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1979 XS650 Special. Hey all. Been a while. Im right at the end of my cafe build after 3 years. Everything is perfect except the clutch. What I have changed: Single pushrod Mikesxs. 6 New clutch plates OEM Japanese type Mikesxs. Did not replace the spacers. New Springs Mikesxs. New 4' shortened...

79 Special, Hugh's PMA and PAMCO, Rec/Reg, mechanical advance, pods, cut exhaust, EMGO mini mufflers, new wiring, fuse panel. Running 10amp blade fuses. Up 2 on the main jets, 1 on the pilot jets, #2 on the needle. Carb is super clean and totally rebuilt. Cam is adjusted and valves are as well...

Hey all. So my starter will not crank over. I have tested the stater solenoid and it delivers power to the starter wire but the power does not seem to extend throught the BRAND NEW WIRE. I did a direct test from the battery through a pigtail to the starter wire and nada. I am in the process of...

Hey all. 79 XS650 Special. Was wondering if I can resurface or turn the discs on my bike or should I get new ones. Thanks Rob

1979 XS650 Special. Aftermarket clutch lever, Hugh's PMA, PAMCO. Hey all. So I "think" I know what the problem is I'm just not sure how to fix the issue. Here we go. I have the replaced clutch plates, electronics, everything. She starts up and idles perfectly. I take her for her first spin...

Hey all. So my carb is leaking on the right side connection between the 2 carbs. Brass connectors just push in but seem to be leaking from around that. Can I use some sort of sealant? Any ideas. Thanks! Rob

1979 XS650 Special with Hugh's PMA, Rec/Reg, PAMCO aftermarket clutch handle, speedo, throttle, front brake master, mostly everything. I'm Building a Bratstyle, anyway... My Issue: I just got everything back together after rebuilding the clutch and re wiring the bike etc. Bike starts up and...

1979 XS650 Special. OK all, so I'm still not positive of the number of plates this ol' girl needs. Throwing this out cuz I wanna b sure. The PO thought maybe he didn't put the correct number back in. There were 6 friction and 5 metal plates. There is a retaining ring and plate on the back of...

1979 XS650 Special. Hey all. So I've taken the crankcase off because the PO said he thought that his clutch was stiff because he may have left out a friction plate and or re assembled them wrong. Dur! I have looked all over the forums and have found so many different schematics and I do not know...

Hey all. So I took the triple tree off to remove the headlamp and now it seems to have come out of alignment. In other words it won't go back on. There has to be a trick to this. Thanks! Rob

Hey all. So my rear master cylinder is totally gunned up and frozen. Yamaha has a rebuild kit for 85 bucks or MikesXS has an aftermarket OEM type with reservoir for the same price. Has anyone used the one from Mikesxs? Just want some opinions before I purchase. Don't mind spending on the brakes...

Hey All. Was wondering about re-jetting. The PO had put aftermarket 17.75" baffles aftermarket exhaust. Not sure what brand but they are from MikesXS. The carbs are jetted stock. 1979 XS 650 Special w/ BS38's. Main is 135 Pilot is 27.5. Do I need to re jet? Thanks

Hold the presses!! So thanks to all who have responded and made my life easier. Makes me excited to own this bike, anyway... I start thinking that after all of my electrical installs and the fact that I have spark that it must be fuel. I got a spray bottle of gas and sprayed it down the carb...

Hey all. So I'm sure this is my fault but here I go anyway. I have a 79 Special. I have installed a HHB PMA and PAMCO with mechanical advance, rec/reg. Have rebuilt the carbs with a kit from MikesXS. I have attempted to rewire a simplified system. It will not start but does crank with the...

Main fuse blows immediately after starting. So I just rebuilt and synced my carbs, for a second time. Replaced everything to be safe. I reinstalled the carbs and started the bike and as soon as it started to run it shut down. The main fuse blew. So I installed a new one, twice and they blew...

Hey all. This is probably an easy one, I hope. My right blinker buzzes when I turn it on. Relay? Rob Posted via Mobile

Hey guys n gals. I have just bought a 79 Special. Got her purring recently and when at temperature when the clutch is engaged, the idle races upward. If I goose the throttle it come down(sometimes). I have read it could be an air leak around the intake or vacuum. The previous, previous owner...

Hey Guys. Just got my first XS, 79 Special. Anyway, I have no rear brake pressure. I added fluid to the front and bled it and it works great. Went on the the rear and tried to bleed it but there is no pressure from the brake pedal. I pumped for a long while and no bubbles or anything. Just a wet...