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Hi. Anyone with good starting points for jetting bs34? Ive red several threads and carbguide which ill follow. Just seeking a Good starting point. And i wanted to Share what i think is stock euro bs34 carb jets/needle/settings. I have the canadian needle, adjustable and 2nd clip from top and...

Havent seen any threads about this ignition. So ill post a new thread. First. Cam is installed per OEM. Threads to the right of engine, notch pointing upwards with the LH cylinder at TDC and the dot on the right of camshaft sprocket level with the surface as described in manual. But when i...

I did upload this at facebook. But i would like the see what some gurus on here think about it. Not sure if the scratch was there when i left the company who bored the cylinder, or if i have made it. I've finished filing piston rings for the other bore, which in this case does not have any...

Hi, i have a 1981 XS650 European (with points) Posted pics of the alternator etc. I have trouble finding decent VR-115 Regulator on eBay. Are there any other regulator's i can use? Points towards ebay link would be good. And as for rectifier aswell, link towards eBay there would be nice too...

Hi, im getting ready for my first (out of 2) inspection of this build. Here in Sweden they dont like the long brake rods, because they flex when brake is applied. Specially if they are bent, because they have a tendancy they wanna straighten out. I need to find another ideas/solutions for this...

Hi, is there any idler sprockets that fit a 520 chain? or do i need to machine down an #50 to fit the 520? i have a lathe. any info on this? Im making a chain tensioner. Tobias

Hi, im at the stage where im trying to align the rear and front wheel in frame. Is there a way to measure that the rear is centered to frame? Same goes with front. Im focusing to get the sprockets aligned first, i cant get the rear and front sprocket aligned without having the 520 sprocket from...

As topic, are these available somewhere? Been surfing the web alot without any luck =/

Hi, difference between the two tires listed above? im in the selection of size and cant figure out which one to go with. the 90/90 has better load rating. And i cant find an comparison chart between the two sizes at continental's website either. The rim the tire is gonna fit on is a 1.85 width...

So im swapping my xs650 mag front out for an xt500 front wheel, anyone have a good walkthrough how to center it and also measure new spacers to be made? pvc pipe the way to go? is there an easier option? ive seen some do this swap on the forum but havent had any luck contacting them, maybe...

The frame is getting ready to be cut and be transformed with an unique hardtail, the shop making this for me asked what rear tire size i was gonna run, stretch, and ground clearence. I was thinking i want to go atleast 4" stretch and 2"inch drop. What ground clearence would that give med...

So, im figuring out what 21" front (dirtbike?) wheel would be the 'easiest' to fit to an xs650? Im looking to have a front drum brake. Know it will need some fab.. But thats ok. Just want some opinions what wheel to look for especially, with less fabrication then others.. :wtf:

Hi guys, bought myself an xs650 yesterday and have had a plan on hardtailing one for a while. Which hardtail is the most popular? im open for everything =) my taste is wide.. but it has too be more to the bobber look. Hit me with info/tips&hints that i should have on my mind when converting this...