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I've been running through a sudden stoppage of my starter on an '80 SG project. When I picked up the bike and charged the battery, I did get starter action, though the CCA of the old battery was so poor it didn't do much. I put in a new AGM battery, and while I was at it installed a tail light...

I picked up an '80 model without keys. Getting around it has been easy enough with the ignition, I just swapped for one I had keys for. The tank, however I can't get to pop open. On my '76 (the cap is off to the right, it was easy enough to slip a thin screwdriver in while pushing down to...

I have a piecemeal PMA system (banshee, Hugh's mix) that I installed almost a year ago on my '78 with no charging problems and a .08ah battery. Running kick only with a Pamco ignition. I have a toggle switch for lights which i flip after i've kicked the bike over. After the cheap LED...

The microfiche was a little unclear on whether the chain-side collar attaches to the dust boot, or is a free floating piece. if it is i have no idea how it fits because it is all SNUG. I've adjusted and reset chain tension and alignment multiple times now, but after each ride the spacer/dust...

I replaced the vacuum petcocks with manual ones from MikesXS to solve an issue with gas backing up into the engine and mixing with the oil then leaking out. After riding around yesterday trouble-free it is doing the same with the new petcocks. Carbs are rebuilt and clean as a whistle...

I can't get an idle after putting my bike together. It kicks over but I have to keep the revs around 3000 to even keep it firing. WITH the choke on. When I turn the choke off it sputters and dies after 5 seconds or so, no matter what the throttle is set at. I've ran through all the obvious...

Tried kicking my '78 for the first time after finishing wiring last night. Has Pamco and banshee swap with Hugh's mounting products. Fuel looks good. Spark seems good. Have the capacitor jumped to a battery so plenty of juice. Still could only get a sputter at best. Checked Pamco... The...

Thought I would share my experience learning to stencil on my stock xs tank. I don't really see stock tanks with chopper type paintjobs (probably for good reason, oh well...) but I had to do it. I started with a chewed up stock tank from my '78. Sanded, applied bondo to dings, sanded...

I'm all set for final paint and assembly on my '78. Pamco arrived, and parts from Hugh's to mount PMA setup. Engine is currently out, I'd love to do the install while it's on the stand, but is it a hassle to mess with timing, charge testing, full advance checks, etc. if I don't do it all at...

I'm at a crossroads on whether to keep the stock seat hoop or install a brat kit from Visual Impact. I love the flow of the kit, but don't really know how functional it would be on longer trips and the occasional passenger in-town. I would install a rear fender and strong struts to...

While cleaning up my motor the crate holding it broke a caster, and the poor thing tipped over. Not very hard, but enough to snap off this aluminum mount for the side cover bolt. As a novice when it comes to repairing cast aluminum, I'm hoping someone can shed some light on the best way to...

So I've been tearing into a partial basketcase that came with a good number of spare parts. Some obviously from other year XS's but a few I can't explain (17" wheels off a Suzuki Katana, anyone?). The forks mounted on the bike aren't stock as far as I can tell. Forum research shows the...

So glad to find this forum! I scored a '78 SE from a local seller. I've wanted one for a while and am looking forward to learning the bike inside and out. Can anyone tell me anything specific to look out for in these SE models? I couldn't find much difference other than the stock bars and...