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    Errrr Clutch Reassembly Questions - 1975 (pics included)

    Dammit, i have been fighting a slew of issues in my quest to replace and fix my starter gear and clip and now I have stumbled into some clutch discrepancies. As part of that process I removed my clutch basket and went today to reassembly everything. I started comparing my parts to both my...
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    Torque Wrench - Recommendation on good in/lbs Torque Wrench

    Torque Wrench - Recommendation on good in/lbs Torque Wrench I bought an HF in/lb torque wrench set to 80 and stretched my sump plate bolts.... the things a POS. Any recommendations on ones that measure low and click, this stupid one never clicked. I like dial and beam type but not sure I...
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    Right Hand (clutch) cover stuck! Help Please.

    Right Hand (clutch) cover stuck! Starter Gear Clip Fix Hi All, I am attempting the starter gear/clip fix and have removed the rear brake, pedal, kickstarter lever, tach cable, and all allen head bolts (checked twice to make sure had all bolts). I brought out the rubber mallet and gracefuly...
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    how remove speedometer from guage housing? 1975 xs650b

    Hi All, My speedometer face cracked in half at the screws that keep the face on. I have read through some threads on taking the front glass off to get to the face, but I cant seem to get the speedometer itself out of the housing that holds it and the tach. Is there something holding it in...
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    Cam Chain Questions for newbie

    Hi All, I followed my manual and was able to adjust my cam chain on 75 xs650b so that the plunger cam flush with the adjusting nut. Prior to adjusting i pulled my plugs (disconnected battery) and kicked my bike over and I could see the plunger move slightly. I adjusted the end not and now...
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    Pamco Ignition suggestion 75 xs650b all stock

    Hi Guys, Mikes has so many options regarding the pamco ignition. All im really trying to do it get rid of my points for a nice reliable electronic ignition. I saw that there is now an electronic advance to replace the mechanical too. My bike is stock and kick start only at the moment only...
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    Help me diagnose my black sparkplugs

    Hi all, Still new to wrenching on my bike. I pulled my sparkplugs and they are pretty black. From reading the manual it looks like I need to run a "hotter" sparkplug, but I dont know that means. Anyways here are some pics of my sparkplug, hopefully you all can tell me whats going on. The...
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    What is leaking from my carb, should I be concerned?

    Hi all, The bike is running pretty good. I was looking under my carbs and noticed really on the left hand side (alternator side), that it looks like maybe an oil,fuel mixture is dripping from the bottom of the carb. I am slowing learning how to work on my bike and have really just messed...
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    How do you all feel about this valve adjustment method?

    Hi All, I found this xs650 valve adjustment video online. Seems very straightforward and easy but two things I have read contradictory statements here. 1) The gentleman said you can rotate the crank(?) either direction, I thought we could only rotate counterclockwise, however I am not...
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    Fix e starter clip - What tools will i need?

    HI All, I have a 75 and the estarter doesn't work, it grinds but never catches. I am going to try the vice the starter clip to regain the tension. What tools will I need, definitely let me know if there are any specialty tools that I will need. Thanks in advance.
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    How do you adjust dual throttle cables?

    The PO who lives by me rebuilt and synched my carbs everything was running fine, idle and all. I then changed my bars rerouted all of my wires and I noticed that my right side throttle cable comes up after, or lags the left hand side. What are the proper steps for me to get them to open...
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    New Master Cylinder and Lines, cannot get fluid to even bleed past master. Have Pics

    Hi All, Im back (after finishing my electrical issues from another thread). I bought a new MC, SS lines, and Pads from 650 Central. I have a mityvac (vacuum bleeder) and I started to bleed my brakes. I couldnt get them to bleed at all (no fluid) so I took the banjo bold off on the MC itself...
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    Horn and turn signals not working? Totally Stuck....

    Hi All, I replaced my bars and had to rewire all my connections in the headlight bucket. Got everything hooked back up and the headlight and my turn signals are not working. My neutral, guage backlight, kill switch are all working. My Right turn signal stays on when I turn on the lights. I...
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    75 front caliper rebuild - ???? PICS

    UPDATE* Okay to retain history for others, I found the the seals once I got the pistons out now I have question about how to tell if my "rebuilt" caliper is functioning optimaley. I my brakes worked before I started this project, I am replacing my lines and M/C so I figured I would rebuild the...
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    1975 xs650b Left Hand Controls - where to get replacement? Will 77 work?

    Hi All, I am changing out my bars, M/C, Clutch perch.. etc. On the 1975 model all of the electrical were run through the handlebars, I finally got the electrical pulled out of the handlebars (PIA). My left hand controls are pretty rough is there somewhere I can buy replacements? I see...
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    What length SS brake line for euro handlebars?

    Hi All, I will be replacing my stock bars with either the CB400f handle bars or some euro/supersport bars. I am also replacing the M/C and putting new SS lines in. If i go single line route how long should I get (custom length) with the CB400F or Euro bars? Stock Handlebar dimensions...
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    Handlebar question? Do Aftermarket Handlebars have cutout for electrical?

    Hi All, This is a dumb question but since I can see any of the bars online in person I dont know the answer. I like the euro bars from mikes or 650central, do they have the cutouts to run the electrical wires from the bar mounted switches (turn signals, lights, horn, etc....) like the...
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    Kickstart questions? 75 xs650b

    HI All, As I just created in the intro section, I just took ownership of a 1975 xs650b. This is my first older bike so bare with me. I purchased the bike from another forum member in NY and had it shipped to FL. Anyways the PO adjusted the bike up in NY and indicated how it would start...
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    New XS650B in Space Coast Florida! Super Stoked

    New 1975 XS650B in Space Coast Florida, Very Clean! Super Stoked HI All, I have been posting random questions here and there but never introduced myself. I just received my 1975 xs650b today. Its freaking clean! Ill post some pics later. Hopefully there are others of you in the space...
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    Bike Start Up How Long Do You Run Choke (if at all?)

    Hi All, I just purchased a new to me 1975 xs650b as you can tell from my other threads is that I am trying to learn as much about these bikes as possible (yes i ordered a service manual). Anyways the PO indicated that the bike liked to be warmed up for several minutes with the choke on, if i...
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