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    Sputtering at low rpms

    I had some after firing issues. So i chamged and gapped my points and cleaned the carbs. No more after fire. Now my xs idles fine with choke off. But of the start line it starts sputtering until I get up to higher rpms. But if I engage the choke it clears up at the lower rpms, but then dies...
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    What is this part under battery box? Rectifier?

    I'm assuming this is the rectifier. Just seems kind of cheap. Am I correct? If so I was just going to replace it with this diy version http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17378 Reassembling my '78 standard. Ditching the flashing relay, reserve lighting unit, starter selenoid...
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    Brass bushings for swing arm secondary parts?

    I took apart my swing arm for powder coating I took out the plastic bushings and had to heat out a second bushing type cylinder thing with a torch. but now I have the brass upgrade bushings. is that's all that is needed? No second part?
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    Do I need the plastic hub cover on the front wheel

    When I was stripping my front wheel for powder coating, the plastic hub cover broke apart. Is this a necessary part or can I skip it?
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    Grease with new bearings?

    I just finished powder coating my spoked wheels and was wondering: I got new bearings and seals from Mike's. Do I need to take the dust covers off and pack them with any kind of particular grease? They seem to have some sort of silicon stuff in them. Also, the axel I'm assuming needs a...
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    Complete bolt kit or BOM (build of materials) for 78 XS650

    Hi, doing a complete restore. Finished all powder coating and about to start to reassemble. Would like to replace all fasteners. Does anybody have a complete allen kit (not just engine bolts)? If not, does anybody have a list of the fasteners and a site that will do individual bolt orders (not...
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    General advice on complete rebuild

    Hi, I have a '78 standard that I was gonna redo the wiring on. So I decided to go ahead and break it all down for powder coating/paint/polish. I was wondering if you guys had any advice on the following questions. Generally, what's good all around advice for any gotchas you guys have run...
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    Bike bogs down in the cold. Sometimes when it rains.

    I was wondering if anybody would have any advice for troubleshooting a bogged down engine. It seems anytime there is a cold snap my engine bogs down. On a couple occasions its also happened just after it rained (although not the last time). But its fairly certain that if the temperature...
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    Wheel lock?

    Hi, I have a '78 standard and i noticed that there is another lock on the left side of the neck on the frame. Is this a wheel lock? I tried using the keys I currently have that work with the tank and ignition to turn it but to no avail. Didn't know if there was a trick to it. Also, it seems...
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    Can you just swap the alternator for a PMA?

    I just redid my ignition. But I've decided to get rid of the battery. Can I just swap out the alternator for a permanent magnet rotor if I put in a rectifier and condenser? Trying to avoid digital parts. On side note, the challenge is to build a EMP proof zombie apocalypse motorcycle. I'm...
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    Huge distance between 1st & 2nd gear. Neutral hard to find.

    I got my new/old bike tuned and running. But noticed a huge distance between 1st & 2nd gear. And neutral is hard to find. Anybody have input?
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    no electricity at the points

    Been debugging the electrical on my 78. i replaced the coils, caps, plugs, boots, wires and points. still nothing. so i went and bought a continuity tester. hook it up with the points and ground it to the neg terminal. turn on the ignition. rotate the rotor a few times. never saw a blink...
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    A list for debugging non-starting issues

    Does anybody have a list on how to debug non-starting issues? in particular no spark? It would be nice to have a run down on how to debug certain models. Like where to test for voltage, how to isolate the system causing the problem, etc. I'm still chasing my tail trying to figure out why...
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    Where is the fuse box?

    I've been trying to track down my fuse box (if I have one). I have a 20a glass tube fuse that is in line with a red wire running down to the airbox. then I have an automotive blade style one in the airbox. I've got a not spark situation and trying to rule out any fuses.
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    Mikes 76 Reissue Master Cylinder has no brake switch

    I just got the 76 Reissue Master Cylinder in: http://www.mikesxs.net/product/08-6009.html But it doesn't seem to have a terminal for a brake light switch. I chose it because I liked the look of the round reservoir and the price. Description didn't say anything about there not being a...
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    Help choosing pamco kit

    I am looking to redo my ignition on my 78 xs650 special. Need some recommendations on the best kit for the money from mikesxs. Was looking at this kit: https://www.mikesxs.net/product/14-0913.html Will that give me everything to throw out my points and mechanical advancer? It has the auto...
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    No spark with 18k boot, 6.3 primary and 9k secondary.

    Long time lurker. First time poster. I have a "no spark" situation. I just purchased a 1978 xs650 special. Rode it for a couple of days. Now no start. I checked the rotor. Has strong magnetism turned on, residual when turned off. I tested for spark. None. I checked the...
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