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    Starter problems

    Hi there, I also have a 1972 xs650 for my second season and although my battery doesn't die, I have one hell of a time with the kickstart and it's lovely kickback. My starter screams and barely ever works so kicking and kicking I go. Once it's going the kick gets easier but it sure isn't easy. I...
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    Breaking in a Rebuilt Engine

    Thanks, this is great! Wonderful to have people to share ideas with. Before the rebuild there was very little vibration, none that I even noticed to be honest. I am a new rider, only a year in so I don't know much else besides the older bikes as this is what I gravitate towards. I will make sure...
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    Breaking in a Rebuilt Engine

    Hi there, brand new to all this so please go easy on me. I have a 1972 XS650 and recently had my engine rebuilt...so far 110 miles on the break in and the vibration on the bike is intense...so much so that I had to stop driving after 40 miles today as my hands and arms were numb and when I took...
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