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  1. Fjfreude

    carburetor spitting fuel

    1967 xs650c with BS38s. I did a thorough rebuild and clean of the carbs before it went to bed this winter and I know the float heights are correct. Bike starts fine but idles rough on the left side. On idle, the left side pops and sputters and the headers are significantly less hot. Runs better...
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    New exhaust, now bike smokes. Why?

    OK so ive read a bit into this and have some thoughts but am still confused. To begin heres what ive got 1976 xs650c. Bs38 carbs with 25.5 pilot, 132.5 main, 4m1 needle second clip from top. Im running UNI pods. I had some leaking exhaust problems so I decided to just replace them since I...
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    Brake caliper identification help

    I recently got a 76 xs650c with what appears to be a newer 35mm front end. However, I cant seem to identify the brake caliper. The pads were worn diagonally and the caliper needs a good cleaning. However, the caliper and the pads do not look like they are from an xs650, so I wonder if thats part...
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    Wanted - passenger mounting bracket and pegs

    Update: Found pegs. No Longer needed. Anyone got passenger pegs with mounting they wanna get rid of? I have a 79 xs650
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    Make Offer - 1979 odds and ends

    Hello all. Finishing up a build from a white 1979 xs650 and will have a few parts ready here in a bit. PM me with an offer if you are interested in: Tank with working vacuum petcocks Side covers (sold) Rear turn signals Front turn signals Stop light Front brake master cylinder and hose Forks...
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    Tank fitmint issues

    Im having some tank troubles. I have a 1979 xs650 special and I wanted to swap tanks out. So, I bought a 1977 xs650 standard tank of ebay and tried to mount it but it wont fit! When I put the rubber spacer bits in the front part the petcocks just sit on the frame. So i took them out and one of...
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    1979 build, simple cafe/brat

    [/URL][/IMG] Hello all. Long time rider and half-assed mechanic, first time xs650 owner. Picked up a nice 79 last week and have some nice plans for it. From what I can tell it's a special 2. It been converted bateryless with a pamco and the smallest capacitor I've ever seen. I'm going for a...
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    Wanted - cafe or brat seat

    Wanted: cafe or brat seat for 1979 xs650. Im looking for a seat that doesn't require cutting/modifying the hoop. I dont have a shop to work with so I gotta think simple.
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