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    Horn Assembly (on the inside)?

    The horn assembly? Normally I take pictures when I take stuff apart for this reason. However, with the adjustment screw removed first then removing the screws to the cover caused the contents to come out a bit more haphazardly than I anticipated. I have looked and looked but can't seem to find...
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    Didn't get involved

    So, I had to go to Schmall Schmart today in Madison, I was in my cage. On my way in, I see this guy walking towards the parking lot cars reach down and grab a handful of mulch. I seem him kinda stalling and looking around. I am watching him in my periphery and he waited for me to get inside the...
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    What color should my instruments be?

    So I have a 77 650D, yet as pointed out, I have some special parts on it. Namely the speedo and tack housings. I have never had lights on the speedo side, so I went in and replaced the bulbs. Although it didn't seem to have any change, on my way into work today I notice that the lights are now...
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    Not happy.

    So I am in the process of changing my rear tire. I tried to removing the exhaust on the right side. Didn't seem to give me enough room to get the axle out. Did a search saw a post indicating that if you remove the shock the swingarm would go a little lower. So I was in the process of doing just...
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    I'm missing something

    Aside from mechanical inclination: So, I was going lube the advance rod got my covers off left and right side. Removed the weights and the 6mm nut and lock washer. Then I got stuck. I think I need to hammer the slotted piece that holds the male ends of the weights. Labyrinth nut I believe but I...
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    Gasket potential problem

    Bringing back to life my 77 which has been sitting for 5 years. So I have one problem with the old gasket being stuck on the case where the oil cover goes. I've seem some threads about getting that off. My plan is PB blaster and a rag to cover the opening and a tapered wood stick so not gouge...
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    I finally got her back....

    It's been 5 yrs. sitting in a shed I just got it back this weekend. I have been lurking and learning for the past few weeks in anticipation of getting my bike back. I always thought I had a 77 special..but have since learned that I there was no special in 77. If you could tell me what I have...
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    77 back on road after sitting 2 1/2 years

    Hi, I have had my 77 since 2001. Rode it for about 2 years. Had the tank and carbs cleaned. Performance was much better after that. Got in an accident on labor day 2007. My tire went through the guys rear driver side door as I hopped off the bike and landed on my feet. Bike was fine aside...
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