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just checking out my timing chain tensioner and I know that a little movement in and out of the plunger is ok but mine is spinning also, is that normal

Has anyone tried these oil coolers that bolt in place of the oil filter cover and do they help?

So I went to the Orange County California Vintage MC gathering in Nov. Just thought I would ride over and see what they had there. Parked the XS in the over 30 yo area and was just talking to people awhile. After a couple of adult beverages I had to go to the restroom it ( it sucks not being...

Finished product!

Thought I had everything worked out on changing my speedometer with LED lights out but not so. I have the backlight working fine and the turn signals working great, (THANKS RSOR) thought I had the neutral light working by just plugging it into the brown wire but it lights up when I turn on the...

OK Guys, I need your help. I am building a tracker starting with a 1979 Special. I started the engine last week using the stock ignition switch and all the stock instruments. Everything worked great, all lights and the charging system working fine. I wanted to clean up the front end a bit so I...

It seems from reading in this forum that you are the resident expert on tuning carburetors. I am building a Street Tracker starting with a 1979 XS 650 special. I wanted to run the stock air cleaner set up and after investing in new filters, all rubber boots, and powder coating ( about $300.00 )...

Did something really stupid pressing the seal into my 1979 Special right lower fork leg. Does anyone have 1 for sale?

A bit about me and my XS. I bought a 1979 XS650 special in 1981 from a dealer that had repossessed it after the PO had seized the engine and quit paying for it. The mechanics got it running and said I would need to replace a piston soon. The bike was in a silent auction and I got it for $350.00...