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    Front and rear sprockets

    I just went from 17t front 32t rear (I changed the rear last year, it was a 34t) to 18t front 32t rear (this week) on my '77 XS650. It made a huge difference on the freeways. And I still have plenty of touqe city driving. I'm also a bigger guy 245 lbs. and have no issues with the motor bogging...
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    Giveaway from MikesXS: XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (ends 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2017)

    77' over 43,000 miles. Would love to win this.
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    Giveaway: Chop Source Frame Jig Kit! (ends 11pm CST on March 31th, 2016)

    Oh Yeah.
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    SevenSix Giveaway!

    Happy Birthday!!
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    proposed new dress cap for Marines

    I really hope they don't follow through with this.
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    77 Bobber/brat build!!

    Good to know. I think the forks look good the way that are.
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    77 Bobber/brat build!!

    Looks good. Did you shorten the forks? And how is the ride compared to before the changes? I have a 77 as well and I like that look. I'm concerned about handling and comfort.
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    Advanced or just retarded ?

    I had the same problem. It took hours of searching the threads to find the answer. I had to close both points to .011 gap (yours might be different). Try closing it a little at a time. That retarded the timing enough to strobe it within spec. If you're too retarded on the timing I open the...
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    Let's See The XS's

    Stock 1977. I got it last month. Did some minor work to it and a lot of cleaning. Ran it about 600 miles so far. I plan to paint it over the Winter. Upgrade to pma and pamco, top end refresh as it has 39608 miles. I got the history and all the PO's took great care of it. Also going to get new...
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    Giveaway: TC Bros Choppers XS650 Builder Exhaust Kit (ends 11pm CST October 1, 2013)

    That would be a welcome improvement for my ride.
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