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  1. karbo

    Let's See The XS's

    Nicely done! I like the details incorporated into your build. Headlight idea was great! What front fork/ wheel/speedometer combination are you using? Speedo and turn signals are a very nice clean touch.
  2. karbo

    Hughs handbuilt wiring dilemma!

    AussiXS I have to echo your frustration trying to find info with keeping electric start with the PMA and wiring it in properly to stock harness. I bought a Hugh's system and hooked it up to my 79 XS special streetracker. It starts 1st or second kick (runs great) but electric start doesn't work...
  3. karbo

    New vs NOS or Used electrical parts

    Good input guys. Thanks for chiming in. I actually saw a coil sold by Walmart that was knockoff of the Honda coil for the same price of the "made in China" coils on eBay.
  4. karbo

    New vs NOS or Used electrical parts

    I am in the process of replacing my coil. I'm leaning toward the Honda MP 08. My Ultimate coil failed. I considered an aftermarket CBR600 replacement coil. Most of them are China made. Wondered about the reliability of something like that vs. a used CBR600/MP08 coil. The CBR coil is most likely...
  5. karbo

    Bought a new rotor the other day

    Very interested to see results. Wondering about "runout" as it seats onto the taper. Should be interesting. My rotor took a dump recently so I'm researching and stalking this sight for any info. Hope it works for you.
  6. karbo

    Let's See The XS's

    79 650 Special-Twin Mikunis, Pamco, Twin pipes, Radian swingarm, 19"rear wheel, Maxxis flat track tires, Custom decals of my own design. Fiberglass body work. 1" foam added to seat. Wrapped in yellow.
  7. karbo

    Comment by 'karbo' in album '2016 XS650 Chopoff Build - 1918 XS650'

    Great workmanship! Your a true craftsmen. I hope that 650 doesn't twist that beautiful frame....
  8. karbo

    What did you weld or what do you need to weld today...

    TIG welded up a simple tire bead breaker out of some scrap square tubing and heavy hinge. Sand blasted and painted it as well. I bolt it to the wall in the shop. Are there any recommendations for a home TIG unit?
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