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    Lycette saddle on an XS650?

    Has anyone here gone a lycette saddle on an XS650? I ran a Royal Enfield ('64 350 bullet) for a short period of time, and both myself and the wife loved the comfort of the saddle/pillion pad. I know there'd be some minor fabrication to do to get it right. I'm thinking as my SR500 has a...
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    Recommissioning an XS650: What have I missed?

    Guys, My 78 XS650E was previously owned by an engineer, and was laid up apparently some 10 years ago. He's drained fuel from carbs, and the oil looks clean, but I might drop it to be safe. Battery long gone, but I have an okay one to sub in. Compression seems good. My gut says check spark, new...
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    '78 XS650SE to standard conversion

    Hi All, long time lurker, ex-member about 6 years ago when I had a couple of XS projects on the backburner. A long-time motorcycling buddy has offered me an ex-engineer '78 XS650SE that's priced okay, but would be the thing that fills a burning hole in my motorcycling wants :) Being an SE...
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