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    Make Offer - 79 or 80 650 extras...and some 78 stuff U.S.

    So I am cleaning out my hoard of extras..some stuff is off either a 79 or 80 special. I have not tested anything other than the rotor (78) and it tested 5 ohms. Make me an offer and please be patient as I work a lot of hours..Thanks! I can provide more detailed pics upon request.
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    What does this color plug say to you?

    So I went on a 50 mile ride, stopped at walmart for a nice cold gatorade. My bike sat in the parking lot not covered by any shade in 88 degree weather for about 20 minutes. I went to start it up and it just cranked but wouldn't fire up. Fully charged battery. and 12 volts at the ignition...
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    Make Offer - 1978 xs650 Special Clean title_25k

    So I need to sell my xs650,that I've only had for one year. Some things have come up recently that require some funds and the motorcycle is the first thing to go. So make me some offers. It is in Ohio, I would rather not ship it. New things:Pamco,headlight bulb,blade fuses, sealed...
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    Issues with the bike at work...10 hrs to figure it out!

    So I rode my stock 78 special to work today. I wanted to show off all my hard work. Pamco, chrysler reg, new brushes stator and rotor. Blade fuses. LED taillight. Deka battery. Carbs have been off twice and cleaned, floats adjusted. Valves set, cam chain adjusted. Drive chain adjusted. Clutch...
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    Carb Problem...Perhaps?

    So I installed my Pamco (14-0911) correctly and my 78 special fired up first kick! I set the timing. But for some reason I cannot get the bike to stay running for very long? Before putting the pamco on I adjusted my valves, cam chain, full battery, and cleaned my BS38 carbs. Just today I...
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    Pamco Install and Summit Racing

    So I Installed my Pamco 14-0911 per instructions last weekend. I didn't have a ton of time, so I haven't done much troubleshooting, but it didn't start. :eek: I have gas, valve clearances set, cam chain adjusted and hopefully it all installed correctly. Anyway I've had a few days to think all...
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    My First Post after much reading

    So I have been "Lurking" this site for about one year now. I had yet to post anything because I am good at navigating websites, so ALL my questions have been answered so far. So THANK YOU EVERYONE. I bought my 78 XS650 Special last year, with no idea that it had such a cult following. I just...
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