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Jim that is fantastic. Thanks One last question

thanks jim i have this wiring diagram. this is for a later bike with electronic ignition. my bike has points. I have based my wiring on this, what I am not sure about is how to wire the coils and condensor.

i have thanks got the capacitor trying to get a wiring diagram so i dont blow anything up .....

Hello again I am nearing the end of my build and trying to get the wiring resolved. I have new coils & condensor + just installed Mikes xs pma + swapping out the battery for a capacitor. I am trying to find a wiring diagram. After a fruitless search on here and the internet in general. Can...

hi guys I am looking for a recommendation for a new twist grip/ throttle housing for my flat tracker project. I am using a standard throttle cable but want a throttle housing that does not have any electrics on it. My bike is battery less and I don't want any wiring at all on the handlebars. Can...

Thanks guys I am going to look into the K180 and also the Heidenau

Hi Guys I am about to start my full build up of my 74 650 into a flat tracker. I need to source some chunky tyres that suit the bike I have spoked rims sizes - 3.25 x 19 front and 4.00 x18 rear Any suggestions welcomed. Many thanks Gareth

Thanks I favour laying the engine down and lowering the frame over the engine. Will post pictures when complete

Hi Guys I am just about to start reassembling my XS650 flat tracker. The frame has just been powder coated and I want to make sure that when putting the engine back in I don;t wreck the finish. Obviously I will protect the frame with carpet or something similar. My question is this: What side of...

Hi Guys I am building my 1974 xs into a flat tracker. Does anyone have a front disc/ rotor - this is the two part disc. I am in the UK but will pay to ship one from anywhere. Thanks Gareth

Thanks I hadn't taken photos of the swing arm when I stripped it down and presumed (incorrectly) that the washers went on the inside The depth of knowledge on this forum is astounding

Hi Guys I started doing a dry assembly of my Kenny Roberts flat track replica today. Came across a small issue with the chain adjustors on the standard swing arm. On one of the adjustors the spindle whole is smaller than the other side, this doesn't make any sense and I have never come across...

Hi folks Anyone got a spare spoked front 19 inch front wheel for a 1974 XS? I am based in the UK but willing to pay shipping from the US or Europe Please let me know Thanks

That's brilliant, thanks for bouncing back so quickly - I did search the forum to see if there was any info about but failed miserably, any chance you could post a link You kind of confirmed my suspicion that it would be easiest to start again, trouble is here in the UK its difficult to find a...

Hi folks This is my first post on the forum. Recently I have bought a 1974 TX650, it came with an incorrectly fitted wheel of a 650SE (cast) I have purchased a spoked 19 inch front wheel of a 1990's SR500 My bike has the original 34mm front forks I have tried fitting the wheel with an SR500...