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Hey guys. Just put the motor back in my bike last night, came out this morning to do some little things before i try and start it. Trying to set my points and man what a headache this is. As i spin the motor i cant seem to get the points to open a measurable distance at all. Right nor left...

Hey Ya'll I'm looking to get some new intake boots (manifolds) for my '79 with stock 38 carbs. The stock originals that came on the bike worked fine for most of the summer but into the fall they began to get more cracked and the bike started pulling vacuum in the right side causing some...

Hey guys. This fall my '79 Xs was popping fairly badly and pulling some heavy vacuum through the right side carb. I suspected a burnt valve or something of the like when i stored it for the winter. Well here i am getting the itch to ride on the nice MN days were getting. So today i pulled...

Hey guys, it's getting colder here in MN at the end of the riding season and i've noticed my bike has been popping on the right side a bit. I cleaned the carbs and messed with the air mix and that helped for a while. It's started again and i'll make a list of symptoms and changes i've made...

Hey Guys. For the last few days after i've rode short trips the next morning when i go to start my bike i've found a film of fuel beneath the carbs on my '79 XS-F. Now i am not sure where the leak is coming form but it looks like there could be some coming from the back of the float bowl. But...

Hey guys. Just put some new rear signals on my 79 xs and they don't seem to work. The signals are definitely fine i just tested them with a probe. I'm wondering where the damn fuse box is? I'm sure it's right in front of me but i can't seem to find it. Some advice or pictures would help...

Hey guys. I'm trying to finish my cafe project up before the spring is out and am trying to figure out what tire sizes to get while my bike is at paint. I'm looking to get some vintage tires and like the look of the filled up forks and rear. Just wondering what sizes to look at. I'm using...

Hey guys. Dumb question but i just bought some NGK iridiums (BPR-7EIX) i see i need to replace caps and wires. What resistance wires and caps should i get? Stock ignition and charging system. '79 xs650 special II. Thanks guys! Garrett

Hey guys. Just tried cutting the stock mufflers off on a 79' XS. Got the weld cut and separated from the inner pipe but the muffler just doesn't want to let go. It feels like something is holding onto it from farther up in the muffler. Connecting pipe maybe? Any advice guys? Garrett

Hey guys. I'm looking to get a 2.5" mini tach from dimecity. I'll be putting it on my stock '79 XS. Wondering what ratio to get? Looking to use the stock cable. Lemme know guys! Thanks! Garrett

Hey ya'll. I'm going to be putting pod filters on my '79 XS and i'm wondering which you all like? I like the look of the K&N's but i want to know which is working best with your bike. I know i will have to finagle with the carbs but looking to do that as little as possible. Will also will...

Hey ya'll. Cafe-ing my 79 XS out and and am wondering which gauges ya'll are using and your opinions. I am thinking small (>3") gauges. A mph and tach. Brands and suggested mounting schemes are helpful. I would like to have them in line or above the triple clamp. Thanks! -Garrett

Hey ya'll. First time owner of a '79 xs. Looking to cafe the bike out but love the look of a cafe bike with a flat brat style seat. What are my best options? Not looking to intensely modify the frame but am not afraid of a little DIY. p.s. the picture is kind of what i am looking for...

Hey Gang, Looking to throw some drag bars on my'79 XS. Don't really want to have to replace the stock headlight. Will drag bars fit with a stock headlight? I'm trying to cafe my bike out some and id like to start with the bars. Any advice is helpful! Also what bars are recommended...

Hey Gang. I'm new to the forum and the XS world. Truth be told i just bought my first XS today. A 1979 650. I am looking to cafe it out with a flat brat seat & drag bars. So far i am in love with it but am encountering some questions. First, i would like to relocate the ignition to...