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  1. Pabeye

    Breakin' up at about 5K RPM

    After about 2 years my "build" is finished and Ii thought she was running really well, considering for the first time ever I rebuilt a motor! Just got my reg and plates so I took her for a spin. all seemed OK until about 5K RPM when the motor starts to "break up"......and she refuses to go to...
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    Idiot light cluster removal

    Hi all.........Question: I want to remove the idiot light cluster ( brake, signal and headlight warning lights) I can hack the bracket easy enough but what to do with the wires that go to those lights? Help appreciated!
  3. Pabeye

    For Sale - Used Standard Sise Piston for XS650

    On Ebay open for bids or Buy It Now at $20 one used piston for our favorite bike, the XS, It came out of my 1979 which has about 6500 miles on it. Open of Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261410809975?item=261410809975&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
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    Little felt pads

    A question about those little felt pads that brush against the cam lobe that opens and closes the points. The ones on my bike do not touch the cam lobe. I guess they should. Are they adjustable? Do I need new ones? Is there a source to buy them? Thanks in advance.
  5. Pabeye

    Hello From Long Island NY

    Hi Folks I just registered as a member 'cause I just bought a '78 XS which is in need of a lot of TLC. I have not even seen her in person yet, she's being delivered on Thursday. Just as a bit of history, I owned a 1971 XS BACK in 1971! Been ridin for about 45 years (on and off ) I'll...
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