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    1980 XS650 Special Engine Whining

    Hello XS gurus , here is an actual video/audio of a running XS with an audible symptom . Surely somebody can hear this and recognize or guess ? Perhaps by the rpm its possibly clutch ? He!! it sounds kinda like a throw out bearing in my old chev truck. This is a fun one
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    1980 XS650 Special Engine Whining

    The "stethescope" idea is a good one . You can even use a screwdriver or metal tube placed in different top end locations to help locate where the whir is coming from ?
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    1980 XS650 Special Engine Whining

    Sound like the described "whining" is engine rpm correspondent and not just either side of the engine. To me its sounds like a bearing but the cam chain is very suspect. Check cam chain tensioner and condition. Have you drained the engine oil to look for metal glitters or rubber chunks ...
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    What the Heck Is It ?

    This AM is barely "BM" me
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    What the Heck Is It ?

    There it is ! Quick JimD54
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    What the Heck Is It ?

    Close
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    What the Heck Is It ?

    Haa, good news, I got it :) allright quick what is this ?
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    What the Heck Is It ?

    Na, Submarine ! K heres a cool airplane part
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    Master Cylinder Questions

    Here is a company which was great to work with on my MC rebuild
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    What the Heck Is It ?

    AM radio tuner for your auto.. "BM" Lol !! Super funny :D
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    Worth 90 minutes....hell yeah...On any Sunday

    Australia ? Mick, I found my dvd at a vendor in LasVegas at a Mecum auction.
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    Worth 90 minutes....hell yeah...On any Sunday

    Highly recommend watching "Little Fauss and Big Halsy" to those interested in 70's Southern Cal desert motorcycle lifestyle And Yamaha DT era racing !
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    WR250R added to the "fleet"

    Great choice on a dualsport ! Warning, dualsport riding habits can infringe on your street riding time :sneaky:
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    My XS650 12 Months In.......

    Paul75, Sure is a wild and exciting looking ride. Very nice work ! I am curious of your intended riding area ? I would enjoy trying a bike like that out on remote mountain roads. Are you considering a front fender ? Good Job ! -RT
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    Fall Riding

    Nollaig Shona Dhuit ! (Irish)
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    Happy Holidays!

    Merry Christmas !
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    Fool's Errand?

    Seems very likely the exhaust valves at least are stuck in their guides ?
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    Tuning.....Where the hek to start!

    Oh Dang on that not checking both sides.. I was just about to award you the Gold medal on points setting !! You still get a huge congrats but you have to go for the gold ! :cheers:
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    Right now I'm listening to...

    Trouble here guys. Its snowing like a biiach over the pass to frozen Central Ore.. looks like my old 2wd Ford SWB is gonna be a handful driving over in the middle of night to avoid traffic. Coffee & Rock n Roll will get me there to my daughters ! :yikes:
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    Right now I'm listening to...

    https://g.co/kgs/dGUVtY
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