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Most HP claims were made on the certificate of origin. A document the factory sends to the dealer making it possible to register the new M/C in whatever state the dealer happens to occupy..The HP is measure at the crank, not at the rear wheel..
So very true...When a 1300cc cruiser is deemed a middle weight machine. A lot of people perceive our old 650s as akin to something a little bigger than tiddlers..Sucks, but true...Here is a fact. Most stock XS650s make better power than the stock 883 H-D- Sportys...
Why I remember the day...
All the cap does is sorta smooth the ripples out...Sort of like a super low capacity battery, Back in the day, in shop class we used to take Delco condensers (same as used by points era Chevys, Hyster fork lifts with chevy engines and most Harleys) Insert the wire into any 120v wall socket and...
Thanks man..I got my original off and have a kit..Turns out I need a piston for it..I expect I'll be ordering that and a few other items from MMM at 650Central.com...I appreciate the heads up!
After a few years of ignoring my 82 XS650 due to reasons beyond my control. I'm about to break it out of mothballs and get running and road worthy once again. My question is...Are the rear brake calipers off the earlier 650 Specials, the same as the right front used on the slightly later...
I have been using this fuel treatment for several years in all my bikes, antique tractors and generator...Never any issues with dirty carbs... Not snake oil, or a mechanic in a bottle, Just chemistry at work..