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I have a '73 and every few stops, when I down-shift to 1st, the bike won't roll backwards with the clutch fully disengaged. Sometimes it will roll a foot or so, sometimes it locks up immediately, but when it does, it's firm. And, it's not every time, it's sporadic. Any ideas?

Slowly thawing my '73 650 out of its winter hibernation for the first time, what's a good service punch list? Check, clean, lube, replace, etc.?

My '73's speedometer seems to be off by at least 10 MPH (too high). Any advice on calibrating it correctly?

This is the belly of my '73 TX650. What was a little sweat has increased to a small drip. Seems to be coming from this seam. What is it and how hard is it to fix? Thanks, guys!

Understood that there are many factors, but what kind of average MPG or tank range should I be getting from my '73?

What are the best tools of the trade? I got some Gunk degreaser for the heavy nasty stuff on the underside, but what about the general sides and carb areas?

Still getting to know my '73 TX. This decompression/starter lever is curious. Even with new battery and a good charge, it's inconsistent. Sometimes I pull it and it starts like dream, sometimes I pull it and nothing happens, seems like it's not catching or something; no activity, no tension. And...

I'm in my rookie year, so I can still ask dumb questions. I just had both petcocks rebuilt, but I'm still finding small puddles of fuel on my garage floor after sitting for a few hours after riding. It's not a lot, but it's enough to get my attention. Am I using the petcock settings wrong? See...

I'm relatively new to the sport and not super mechanical, so I need a little help understanding why my '73 leaks a little fuel after a ride. Petcocks off, but often when then bike sits overnight, I almost always notice gas on the garage floor. Seems to be a few drain lines- one from each petcock...

Just got a beautiful '73 TX. Starts on the first kick, but I'd like to use the electric start as well. When I pull the decompression lever, the engine turns over, but never starts. Any ideas?