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    Kind of a cool read

    This came from my Mike's xs newsletter but thought it was worth sharing with xs650 lovers. https://www.mikesxs.net/blog/montgomery-distillerys-salt-flats-xs650/?utm_campaign=265368_Salt Flats XS650 Blog&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revival Parts&dm_i=4C4Z,5ORC,1VR573,LE35,1
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    Bike sit too long?

    Hehehe
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    Bike sit too long?

    Thank you guys, I tried a few things you guys suggestedand it works again. Time for a ride. Thank you again
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    Bike sit too long?

    Hey, is there any way to bypass that stuff and wire the headlamp direct or is that not a good idea because I'm just lost here.lol Here in Washington state it is required to have your headlamp on at all times which is something I would do anyways.
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    Bike sit too long?

    Thanks for the help. Here goes nothing.lol
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    Bike sit too long?

    Headlight relay latch?
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    Bike sit too long?

    I wondered the same thing so I tried it both running and off. I just noticed the black wire going into the lamp plug is discolored but I dont anything at all about auto/motorcycle electrical systems. I did look at the wiring as best I could. I think maybe tomorrow I'll pull the tank and try...
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    Bike sit too long?

    Hey guys, Sorry I haven't been around for quite awhile but I suffered an injury in 2017 and have pretty much been down until just recently. But enough feeling sorry for myself.lol My 81 sat for close to 2 years because I haven't been able to ride and I finally got her pulled out to do some...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - Sold

    You by chance have a right rear blinker for sale?
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    Lost starter button.

    I just found the button but I can't get it stay in the hole.
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    Lost starter button.

    As most of you know I broke my back in February and was told by my doctor and the neurosurgeon that there would be no riding this year but that's not going to happen. Anyways, I went out today and uncovered it to at least start it up and the starter Button's gone. How in the world would it fall...
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    INTERMITTEN CHARGING?

    Okay, I just ordered one of those banggood volt meters to install on there but it looks like I`m going to have to get another multi-meter. I have one but I cant seem to find it. I cant anything anymore since my daughter moved all her crap into my garage until spring. *lol* I`ll get around to...
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    INTERMITTEN CHARGING?

    I`m kind of afraid to take my 81 650 special on long trips because I`m just not sure if its charging properly all the time. All the tests say it is but then after I ride for a hour or so give or take and I put it on the tender it never says it has a full charge and even the 80 percent charged...
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    Post the most RECENT pic of you on your BIKE

    If Katie doesnt keep you warm I dont think a 3rd (or 4th) dog in the bed is going to matter, *lol* That was actually where the band 3 dog night got their name.
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    Accessory swapping

    Its a bolt on. Its the one scott has for sale. For some reason it wont upload the file.
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    New member starting a project 650

    Isnt 6061 aluminum aircraft grade? I have only seen that here in flat stock mainly.
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    Accessory swapping

    Anybody know if a backrest off a 79 will fit an 81?
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    So close

    Any port in a storm. I`ve used a broom handle before.*lol*
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    So close

    Sometimes you just get a bad one and its just something you dont expect to have happen. It`s happened to me on more than on occasion.
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