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  1. XS650D

    Just want to send a BIG THANKYOU to those that have provided so much time knowledge over the years!!

    I Luv my xs650 that is now been handed down to my son who has developed almost as much appreciation as I for this really cool bike from years ago.I just wanted to thank everyone that has given there precious time, incredible knowledge and patience to making this not only a fun project over the...
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    Vintage Bike Show,Paris,Ontario. Canada. Who's going?

    In approx 4 weeks the biggest vintage bike show and swap meet will take place. Im heading there with my son and the 77D. First time for me at this show and the xs650 is the feature bike this year to boot! Its a weekend affair (3 day even) so we will tent it I guess. Should be fun!
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    Questions on PAMCO Electronic Ignition and secondary Resistance

    Installed a PAMCO a while back and was reading some old posts regarding plug, plug wire and caps resistance for optimal results. Im still a lil grey on exactly how its support to go. I have the Iridium NGK Resistor plugs and caps that came with the kit I ordered. I installed some new plug wires...
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    Different Timing readings on left and right cylinders?

    I decided to check the Timing before the season begins.Actually I gave the bike to my son (his first bike) I got a new w800 !! Anyways was showing him how to check the timing with my timing light. Bikes a 77D with electronic Ignition, stock advance. We tested with the timing light and attached...
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    Tach drive oil seal replacement??

    Can this be done with engine cover in place. Thx
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    77D Tach repair?

    I noticed that my Tach needle goes wacko once up to 5000 rpm, it will fluctuate back and forth 1000 rpms. I tried a new cable but no change.I ordered a used unit from Fleabay and its no better. Whats involved in making the Tack work correctly. I tried removing the tack and inserting a cable with...
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    Cutting down seat height on 77D?

    I purchased a new ride for myself (2021 W-800) and have given the XS to my son. He's totally pumped and currently learning to ride it. Problem is he's short like me, even shorter and he's on his tippy toes, makes it hard to get balanced when starting of or stopping. Ive got the rear springs on...
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    Changing headlight problems ?

    I have a 77 D (standard). Im not the original owner but the bike is mostly stock except the headlight which is an aftermarket unit that fit poorly. I finally found a complete stock unit from an 650 special. Went to install and it but dosent fit. To wide for the ears that are on the bike.Im...
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    ?? Re: Retorque of head bolts

    I have a persistent leak in the front right corner under the exhaust valve and noticed when doing a retorque at 30 lbs on the big nuts that the nut directly above the exhaust valve (were the leak is) when torqued the head stud feels like its twisting, but not turning. Once I hit the torque of 30...
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    may be retiring the XS and found a nice new replacement!

    Was looking at a 2021 Kawasaki W-800 in blue .Looks really nice with the vintage look and sound but with no constant need to wrench on. Dont get me wrong I've really enjoyed getting my 77D looking and running great but there always something that needs fixed and I just want to ride the darn...
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    Leaking head gasket on 77D

    Have had a leak on the front right cylinder just above the exhaust valve for a few seasons now. I changed the outside 2 stud rubber washers for the copper ones.I only did the 2 outside on each cylinder I read that those were the problem ones. Should I have used the brass ones instead and done...
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    Choke Linkage worn ??

    I noticed when starting the bike 77D from cold that I have to hold the choke down firmly to get the bike to start and go to a high idle.If I just push the choke down all the way and let go,the plungers wont lift all the way and its harder to start and warm up properly. I assume the chokes on the...
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    Getting more sound out of Commando Mufflers?

    I have the Mikes xs Commando mufflers (with the removable plugs in the end) I find them very quiet. At idle can hardly hear the bike running. Not sure what the originals sounded like but I had a 1980 xs G and the stock mufflers on that sounded much better and definitely louder/deeper sound. Ive...
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    Checking front Cam Chain Guide thru sump?

    Ive been meaning to do this job now for a while but just dont have the confidence built up ,Yet! I guess whats holding me back is weather the guide is original or not and if its intact or possibly separating . I can hear a light knocking on cold start that goes away after a 10 minute ride. I...
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    Changing out front Cam chain guide?

    Im pretty sure my front cam chain guide is coming apart as I can here is slapping when I start the motor, once enough oil gets splashed on it the noise quiets down almost completely. What kind of money am I looking at to pull he motor and change it.Im not interested in getting into it...
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    New Advance spring problems

    I finally got some new Yamaha Advance springs on line ,they appear to be original, black in colour in original Yamaha packaging and are brand new (not used) .I installed them and checked timing to insure not over advancing. (this was a few weeks ago) I noticed lately that my idle wants to climb...
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    Signal flasher issues

    Firstly I do not have the original flashers changed it years ago so no self canceller. I am noticing that the signals flash very fast, the faster I go the faster they flash eventually they stay lit (no flash) Do I have a defective flasher or is something else a miss I have not changed any bulbs...
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    What causes this to happen?

    i installed this SS filter 2000 miles ago in my Heiden Oil cooler as the filters mikes sells with the kit were to restrictive, looks like this unit may be also!!
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    Checked Timing,one side advances more than other?

    Not sure if this is related but my left side cylinder has approx 10 lbs lower compression than right. I checked timing with a timing light (I have electronic ignition and mechanical advance) left side full advance is aprox 2 mil past full advance mark and right side is approx 1 mil before full...
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