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    Got a free scooter :)

    When your riding you have to say "Wahoo!" Told the grandson he had to say "Yeeehaa" when he was learning to ride!
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    Merry Christmas.

    Been a member on this site for a few years, Know I don't post often but thought I would take this time to say, Merry Christmas to all out there in XS land. and wishing Y'all a happy new year.
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    what other hobbies do you have?

    For the past 30+ years have been raising family. Youngest kid should be done with college next spring. Beside working 12-16 hrs/day I like to hunt, fish, play in the dirt (garden). then there's the goats, chickens, dogs, cats and fish I mess with. And training the wife is looking to be a...
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    Motor in Houston CL

    May be the wrong place to put this but ADM can move it if you want. '75 XS 650 motor, Minus carbs. Says it ran when pulled form bike. It ran in 2 adds on 8-8-14. Look for "Bobber motor" in the title or "XS650"I don't need it but maybe someone out there does. Wants $300 for it.
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    Motor in Houston CL

    Probably not the right place to put this and if someone wants to move it that's OK with me. There is a '75 XS 650 motor on Houston Craiglsist today, 8-8-14. Minus carbs. Says it ran when he pulled it out of the bike. I don't need it but maybe there's someone who does. He put 2 posts in. One...
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    What ignition?

    Thanks a lot.
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    The one that got away

    56 Triumph with 750 cc jugs. Had been dirt tracked. Traded a 289 hi-po ford motor for it. Tore it down, Painted it black and had everything back together except for the engine. Sat around for over a year looking for motor parts and couldn't find everything I needed. Was offered a Browning Auto 5...
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    What ignition?

    At work right now, will check when I get home. I was under the impression the 79's had points. Thanks for the info. Yep!! Black oval looking plastic thing about 1 o'clock. And according to my Haynes manual the 79 has points. Did somebody convert or did they put CDI in SOME bikes? My plans...
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    What ignition?

    Haven't posted in a while but have been looking, trying to learn about the XS. I think I have aswked this question before but do not remember getting an answer. I have a 79 Special and wondering about the ignition. There is nothing under the covers on either side (points, advance mechanism)...
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    mikexs still sucks

    signed for courier delivery Haven't been able to sign for Fedex or UPS in a long time. Find stuff delivered by both left on the porch, front steps, in the flower bed and in the driveway (bet the driver did not even get out of the truck for that one). Talk about sucky customer service!!!
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    Ho-Ho-Ho

    Haven't posted anything in a while so I thought I would wish everyone out there : MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Rust removal from inside gas tank

    Yamaman, I have access to 30%phosphoric via my job. seems like that would be close to the 70% @ 50%=35%. What do you use to neutralize the acid and also to coat the tank after using the acid?
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    Ummmm..... My very different build thread

    This thing is wicked, mean, bad and nasty. Socially unacceptable! I love it!
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    Giveaway: Set of rims from Mike's XS (ends 11pm CST July 8, 2012)

    I would like a set swo I can get rid of the ugly ass aluminum wheels. Thanks, Locolobo
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    Giveaway: Exhaust from Pandemonium Custom Choppers! (ends 11pm CST January 1, 2012)

    No real story here. My first bike after a 25 year hiatus from biking. '79 special that will be tracker style when it is finished. Also the first build with my 23 y.o. son who is an engineering major @ University of Houston. We have enjoyed the build so far and Hope it won't be the last.
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    Video of my garage/shop

    That's not a garage. There's no washing machine or dryer and the workbench(es) are way too long. And where is the leftover plywood that is supposed to be leaned up against the walls so you can put little dents in your truck door every time you open it? Speaking of trucks, I did not see one in...
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    ? - what ignitions are out there? -

    Hey!!! New to the XS and xs650.com. Gotta question. My 79 Special seems to have an aftermarket ignition as there is nothing under the cam covers. When I say nothing that probably means no Pamco as not even an advance system is present. I have found no maker markings on anything electrical...
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