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    Make Offer - 1981 XS650 special in boxes.

    Another sad story of in over my head, loss of interest, no time, etc. I got this bike a few years ago got her running and riding then decided to tear it down since it needed so much work. And that's how it sits. All parts are here to my knowledge. Clean title, solid frame and motor. Ran great...
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    Make Offer - '80 special parting out

    Well, I joined the ones who are "in over their heads" and "don't have the time or money to put into it" I started tearing her down over the winter after getting it running and "riding." It is completely stripped down to the frame. Numbers matching, with Title. I would say it is complete but...
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    1980 new project teardown

    Hey guys, I've been following a lot of builds on here along and have asked for help getting my ol girl running. A little background. Picked her up about 4 months ago for $150 from a friend of a friend. Didn't run, got new carbs, went over and adjusted everything. Now she runs and rides...
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    Make Offer - BS34's bad condition

    I have some BS34 carbs off a 1980 xs650. I replaced them after attempting to clean them (before reading the carb guide) and broke a float stem off on each carb. Rookie mistake, I know. It also appeared that the pilot jet on one of them was stripped previously. I spent an hour filing down a...
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    Throttle cable for ex500 carbs on '80 xs650

    Okay I've read the "ex500 carbs on xs650" thread and found a few options. I need a new cable as it is, so should I go with a stock one, or get a 2 in 1? I want as minimal modifications as possible. I'm okay with getting a new stock cable but I can't even find one if those! I looked on mikesxs...
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    '80 650SG reviving

    http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42047 Here's the link to the original thread. Here's the status so far... not much done but tank, seat, and side covers off Air box out carbs off and started cleaning battery removed
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    Just purchased a '70 have A LOT OF work ahead

    Hey all, I just purchased this beauty a few days ago and don't even have it home yet. I found this site and have been reading a lot. Thought I'd post a thread to see what maybe I should expect ahead of me. 1. Does not run currently, it did when put away 6 years ago (supposedly) 2. Complete...
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