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    Finally done

    Well I finally finished bringing the '72 XS650 back to life. Its been a long slow journey but I rode it today and she did wonderful. All original except for badges... I left the gas tank with its "character" in tact for now since it is all original. Thanks to all of you that helped answer...
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    Compression question

    I have a '72 xs650 which I am trying to bring back to life without a major engine teardown. I am almost done but have a couple of questions regarding the engine. I did a compression test and have 145 on one side and 115 on the other. From my experience 10% difference is ok so I know thats out...
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    Front wheel torque question

    I have a '72 that I am getting close to finishing up and have a question regarding the front wheel. I have read some of the other threads explaining torque values (mostly on the rear wheel) but on the front tire there are two nuts, one larger pressing against the square washer and then the...
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    Removing old fork seal

    First of all, thanks to this forum I have been able to search and get most all of my questions answered to help me get the '72 XS650 I am trying to bring back to life with only having to post a coupla questions. I have searched and read the fork seal removal threads but my fork seal seems to...
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    Headlight

    Hey everyone! So far I have had great luck reading and searching the forum for info on the '72 XS650 restoration I am doing but I am now stuck with another question. I want to keep the original headlight bucket. It appears my only recourse is to replace the sealed assembly with THIS assembly...
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    What is this?

    I am trying to figure out what electrical piece this is. I need to replace it and the battery ate this one! Thanks for any help...
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    Right side cover

    Hey everyone. I am working on getting the right side cover off of my '72 and its not happening. I am getting the service manual but in the mean time I am looking for tips on getting a stubborn cover off. Got the oil filter out. Am I missing something? I don't want to mess up without the proper...
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    Getting it back on the road

    Hey Everyone. Noob here with a '72 XS650 completely original. I am going to get this thing back on the road. It happens to be a friend of mines and was last ridden in 97-98. I am sure I will have a ton of questions as I get into this bike. I don't know very much about these bikes but have...
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