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Hi all. My xs D model has started to cut out, it happens when ive been for a ride and then have to idle in traffic for a while ( getting very hot ). It will not start again for about 20 seconds and then its fine. Its done this the last three times out and always on a hot day. Now ive checked the...

Hi all , I have a 74 xs 650 on standard carbs. Its been off the road for 3 months but now its back its making a squeeking noise from the carbs. I have traced it to the choke as when I apply it the noise stops ( mind you so does the motor if its hot). Not being familiar with anything other...

Hello all, I have a 1977 D model. I have just replaced fork stantions and springs, what a difference, but the forks are now topping out badly. Its a big thud of metal to metal. I notice some other models have a spring on the Damper body to stop this. The manual of my model doesn't show...

Hi all, I`m in the middle of rebuilding a 1977 model D. Now the wiring is a bit of a mystery. There are components on the bike that do not appear to be used like the light checker, reserve lighting unit, Diode,resistor and the brake lining switch. The question is do I need a diode and resistor...