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I have a 1980 xs650 with about 18k on the clock Got it running with new plugs after it sat for 8 years. "rebuilt" the carbs (132 main? any jet replaced, new gaskets, new float valves and rubber plugs) did not replace throttle shaft seals replaced petcock for a non vacuum style from mikesxs...

I have spark, I have air, I have fuel. Carbs have been cleaned and rebuilt. Mikes xs rebuild kits, jets, air filters, valve lash and timing chain tension set. New petcock, inline fuel filter and fuel line. Carbs are clean! Did the diaphram test, it's in spec. IT goes, 'thump...

I just got this 1980 special and I think I didn't put the front wheel on right. It is loose at the plastic outside cap? that sits in the fork on the side that doesn't have the caliper so the left side. Did I just not tighten it enough? My clymer has barely any torque specs and from...

I have no end in sight for this build. I don't know what I want, I am going to let the bike tell me what it wants. Bike sat in a garage for 8 years, I got her running in 4 days with new plugs. Things I've done: Rebuilt carbs bled front brakes added pod filters (I have two sets of main jets...

When moving the motor to check clearances, when I am at TDC on the left side, I am having HUGE clearances. My dad says something isn't right, it doesn't happen on the right side. There is a lot of room between the rocker arm and valve stem. It does get tight later when the piston goes through...

I need the ignition box for a 1980 xs650 special. thanks. shipped to 60061

Hey, I'm from north of Chicago and I love older things. I drive a 88 bmw 535i that I built and now I'm looking to start with motorcycles. I had a yamaha vision before but that was not the bike for me. Picking up this 78' tonight, it has 17K on the clock and it looks great. Hasn't been...