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    XS1-B proper valve clearance

    Here comes another dumb question then :doh: I kind of understand how to set static timing...but the advancing mechanism has me confused. I have no clue how to mess with it hahah how would i go about getting this right?
  2. J

    XS1-B proper valve clearance

    Thanks guys! I tried 0.012 and 0.006 and it kicked back horrible and i couldn't get it to run properly, but i adjusted to 0.006 and 0.003 and its doing better. It was initially set to 0.006 and 0.006 but i couldn't find that suggested anywhere so i was afraid i would do damage to the...
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    XS1-B proper valve clearance

    Hello! I'm new to the forum and xs650's in general, so i apologize for any stupid questions but i just purchased an original 5,000 mile '71 XS1-B with everything stock minus the paint (the original owner who i purchased it from repainted it in the 80's to a horrible black/rainbow flake color)...
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