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    Long distance run in two weeks 565 miles!!!

    I was thinking I could just flip mine back I have em flipper to give it a batter look and tuck me closer to the tank when I'm screaming good idea tho!
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    Just got my parts in!

    Why did u go to 520? Alot of people do, what's the advantage?
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    Just got my parts in!

    It came a day early to!
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    Just got my parts in!

    Just found a big sexy brown box on my front door...and about 3 hr lasted my xs is like a new bike!, got new springs 11.5 inch progressives so she sits alittle tougher. Grips for some style and comfort and a 30t rear sproket! She's like a new bike and the high way is awsome now. At 65 mph I'm...
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    Carbs!, aftermarket what have u had luck with

    What does every one run, I know mikuni round slides are great, and I've herd some others also. I'm running stock 34 bs factory carbs and they are ok, they put fuel into the engine but that's about it I want to get something else more performace and seen some very expencive stuff on web sites...
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    17/30t chain length

    :thumbsup:U got 104 so figure a link or two less I'll be ok, and when I get my 750 kit form mikesxs and carbs I want a 28 or lower sproket so I can blast down the high way... It's all about speed and style and not driveing a r1 or gsxr like everyone else haha...thanks for the advice and...
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    17/30t chain length

    U got 104 so figure a link or two less I'll be ok, and when I get my 750 kit form mikesxs and carbs I want a 28 or lower sproket so I can blast down the high way... It's all about speed and style and not driveing a r1 or gsxr like everyone else haha...thanks for the advice and let me know how...
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    Wanted - Wtb spoke wheels or rear mag disk set up Live in Boston ma area

    Every thing even master and such?, got any pics buddy my email is tkenney1129@gmail.com. Do u do paypal btw?:thumbsup:
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    New guy, dumb question re tools

    I keep a multi-tool or leatherman under my seat in between the frame and battery... But it's a yamaha fix it right the first time and she will never break down, tool bags are for old Harleys!:thumbsup:
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    Long distance run in two weeks 565 miles!!!

    Oh and the breaks are brand new about 250 miles on the .... Really wish I had the cash for that brembo brake setup for the trip but I'll be ok lol
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    Long distance run in two weeks 565 miles!!!

    Thanks retiredhentalmen I just went threw my charging system and ur right it was a little lame, so I clean what I could and relplaced what was needed...I will change out the old glass fuses cause u make a great point and for 20 bucks of assurance it's well worth it. As for tires I just put...
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    17/30t chain length

    Oh I figured but I'm taking 565ish mile run to Pa from Boston run in about two weeks and I need those highway gears so my bike don't rattle it self to death lol. I'm keeping the 34t I've got so when I retire I'll swap em and if I go on some long runs Ill put the 30t back on I just wanted two...
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    Riders in Ma??

    Just want to shout out to any and all xs650 riders in the MA or NH area were always looking for people to ride with any style bike is welcome! Vetren or newborn let me know and give is a place to ride and meet at cause were getting bored with these same old roads!!!
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    Long distance run in two weeks 565 miles!!!

    I know it's bike related but i didn't know were else to post! I'm driving my 1980xs650 with slight mods and very uncomfterble handlebars from Lynn ma to blairsville pa to see my wife and kids...So u know it's all or nothing haha lol. Has anyone else done some long trips with these bikes? And...
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    XSJohn Memorial Patch--Orders only, Please

    Ill take to you take credit card??? I want one for me one one for my buddy who was on the phone with john damn near once a week while we build bike, I think it will be a awsome suprise!
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    Wanted - Wtb spoke wheels or rear mag disk set up Live in Boston ma area

    I want to buy spoke wheels, not Harley or triumph or anything other thn xs650 or comparable or a rear disk brake set up... I know kinda two diffrent styles but my faite guide my way haha... Thanks so much and keep ur ass on the seat and head in the clouds!B:wtf:
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    17/30t chain length

    I wondered if any of u know what the length if chain I would need for a 17/30 t set up witn 530 chain on a factory stock arm on a 1980 xs650? I figured I'd have to take out 3 links but I wanted a heads up... Thanks for ur help!, btw anyone know a set up that can but the xs into 140 mph...
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