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    Help identifying a hot engine vacuum leak

    I just completed restoring a 1978 XS650SE. I learned a lot from the project, sometimes more than I wanted, but there is one area I’m having a very difficult time with, that is finding a carburetor vacuum leak. The carburetors were professional rebuilt, new carb boots installed, and fuel tank...
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    Needle Point Anyone?

    I’m restoring a pair of Hitachi HSC40 carburetors (I know, blasphemy.) that we’re given to me. I’m able to find rebuild kits that have most but not all of the items I need. As luck would have it, I need two jet needles of different sizes, one Y-24, Y-25, and the corresponding emulsion tubes...
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    For Sale - 1978 XS650SE - Seattle, WA

    For Sale, 1978 Yamaha XS650SE. Located Seattle, WA. The bike is in excellent original condition with some non-period safety upgrades; steel braided front and rear brake lines, new wheel and head stock bearings, and tachometer cable. The front and rear brake master cylinders, disc brake calipers...
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    Brake Disc Shim

    Can anyone help clear up my confusion regarding the need/requirement for a shim behind the disc brake pads. The partial Yamaha maintenance mail I have shows a shim, however, the major public maintenance manuals show no such shim (see below.)
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    Twisted Sister

    Does anyone know if the bolt/stud securing the passenger foot peg to the frame is a frame casting bolt or a stand alone bolt? I was in the process of removing the passenger foot pegs in order to gain additional room to rebuild the rear brake system and just general frame cleaning. I had no...
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    OLDSCHOOLCARBS

    Just finished reinstalling my overhaul carbs from Oldschoolcarbs and I couldn’t be happier. Rick West was a pleasure to work with and very meticulous as to the specifics of my bike’s setup. His prices, I thought, were fair and turnaround time was quick. If your looking for someone to help with...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - 1978 XS650SE OEM Side Hinge Seat and Grab Rails

    Restoring my 78 XS650SE. Looking for OEM Seat and grab rails to complete project.
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