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    Adjusting the valves question

    well if the adjustment is that far out sure you could get a popcicle stick in there. you will have to adjust that out using the feeler gage
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    Adjusting the valves question

    I can't know that from here. but one side will have play and one side will not have play. adjust the side that has play then rotate the engine on rev then adjust the other side
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    Adjusting the valves question

    you set one side then you will have to rotate the engine and set the otherside go to utube there are more than one video there on adjusting xs650 valves
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    Adjusting the valves question

    1.Remove all four tappet covers and the generator cover. 2.Turn the crankshaft to align the rotor mark with the “T” mark on the stator. 3.This places the pistons at the top dead center and the valve clearance should be checked and adjusted at the top dead center on the compression stroke by...
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    intro

    thank you xsleo. it is a nice place to hang out. it is good to see the xs650 cared about by so many.
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    Do I solder these coil connections?

    when connecting to that I would have used a female spade connector. the po must not have had them on hand. and soldered the wire :( I would weather proof the female spade connector. I use shrink tube for that. there are also spade connectors already weather proofed.
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    Which carbs to buy

    you can get vm34s from michael morse 650 central. 209-533-4346 hard to get better service than his. link
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    weird engine issue dies at higher speeds

    13.4 is low at revs. It does not sound like a ignition problem when the battery is dropping down to 10.5 volts i think charging system problem or a short in wiring somewhere
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    weird engine issue dies at higher speeds

    i would get to the battery and charge it back up. then get your volt meter. start your bike up. then check the voltage at the battery at idle, then check the voltage at 2000 and 3000 rpms. then report back with the numbers.
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    intro

    i have been hanging around. i have a couple engines and some other parts. i am just saying hello. meet and greet as it were.
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