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    Chewing through oil...

    When you guys measure your oil with the dipstick, do you screw in or just sit it in as far as it will go without screwing?
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    Chewing through oil...

    Hay team, Almost time to get the bike on the road again. Last season I noticed that I was topping up the oil a lot. I was burning through a liter every couple of hundred k's. Other than some slight weeping underneath, there was no sign of a substantial oil leak, and im not blowing any smoke...
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    Giveaway from MikesXS: XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (ends 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2017)

    My 79 Standard. This is not my workshop. This is from when i bought her.
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    To ditch the points system or not?

    Thanks for the advice team! Ill have a ponder and decide over winter.
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    To ditch the points system or not?

    Hay team, So I have been bitten already by the condenser failing on my on my 78 xs650 standard. I always carry a spare. I have gotten pretty efficient at setting my point gaps and timing etc. But im sick of worrying about it. Is it worth upgrading to a new and improved ignition system? Does it...
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    78 XS650E backfiring/popping when off the throttle.

    Found this thread. never mind! :) http://www.xs650.com/threads/backfiring.31363/
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    78 XS650E backfiring/popping when off the throttle.

    Hi Team, I have finally gotten all my electrical problems (Bad condenser) sorted or have I? I'm getting backfiring/popping when I drop off the revs quickly or when I slow down with gearing. Anyone know how to fix this? Is this a timing problem? Carb Idle circuits too rich? Bike runs great...
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    78 XS650E Running rough. Idle rises to 3k when warm.

    So, Replaced the coils and condenser. One problem solved. It doe not start missing when warm now. Huzzah! But, the points are arching at low revs. What would be causing that? I have set the gaps to factory spec. past 2-3k revs it doesn't arch any more.
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    78 XS650E Running rough. Idle rises to 3k when warm.

    Great, thanks for the tips! Ill have a look on the weekend!
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    78 XS650E Running rough. Idle rises to 3k when warm.

    Greased up the advance weights which worked a treat. Is there any special trick to removing the advance rod itself? So having the high idle fixed another problem has arisen. The same issue i had originally. It was running great for about 20 minutes until it got warm then it started missing on...
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    78 XS650E Running rough. Idle rises to 3k when warm.

    Great, thanks for the tips guys! I just got the new springs and will grease up the rod after a good clean! Hopefully new points, new advance springs and grease, new condenser and a tolerance check on all components will sort the issue! Maty
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    78 XS650E Running rough. Idle rises to 3k when warm.

    Hi team, I need your helps. My bike started running rough up in the mountains, back firing, spitting. I thought it was altitude sickness so I was playing with the fuel mix screws trying to get it to idle properly but it turns out it was the points. I have replaced them and set them to factory...
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    XS 'Commando' bolt on performance?

    Bit from my research and the advice from the experts here, they sound like the best choice!
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    XS 'Commando' bolt on performance?

    Not sure yet mate. I just returned the original 1.5" set and waiting on the universals. On holiday atm but will put them on in 6 weeks. I'll follow up once they are on. Just make sure what your header pipe size is haha I did not.... Hence the delay
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    Valve sound or something else?!

    Hi there, Im trying to find the reason for my engine ticking. Only happens to me when the engine is warm. Valves have been adjusted and there is only 6500 miles on the clock so I would not think it is the cam chain its self. Did the nylon washer completely solve your ticking issues? Thanks Mat
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    XS 'Commando' bolt on performance?

    I have just decided to return them for the universal ones! Are xs650direct good with returns?
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    XS 'Commando' bolt on performance?

    how far can you stretch the pipe? Will it not effect the chrome?
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    XS 'Commando' bolt on performance?

    so i got the 1.5" commandos and they are too small to get over the headers. Must be after market headers. Im guessing the headers are 1.5" also as they look the same diameter. Anyone have any suggestion? Send back (headache) or is there a fix i can do to get them on?
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    XS fuel/air mix at altitude?

    haha excellent! 5twins........ you are a wealth of knowledge! thank you again! :D
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    XS fuel/air mix at altitude?

    Hi guys, I'm in Vancouver and am looking to do a week through the rockies in summer. I was wondering about my 78 XS and altitude. Does anyone have any experience changing the fuel/air mix going from 0m to 1500m altitude? What should I expect to happen and what should I need to do to fix...
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