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  1. 2XSive

    Isle of Man TT documentary

    Crazy documentary on 60 minutes right now...
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    Over-charging? Reg/Rec Mod

    So with the recent restore on my TX650 I did the reg/rec mod as outlined by 5Twins in the "DIY Reg/Rec. 5twins and Jim thread". I've done this mod to several bikes now. Was running the original rotor and it was charging good hitting 14.8v on higher revs. I knew it was a matter of time before...
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    ...and Done....well, almost 73 TX

    I bought this bike over 3 years ago, thinking it was an XS2 (see gas tank in "before" pic) only to find it is a 73 TX. 3,800 original miles. Motor never opened. Got it running after rebuilding carbs, taking care of reg/rec upgrades, wiring issues, etc. Seemed to run good but uneven compression...
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    Interesting new spark plug tech....plasma plugs

    https://www.newsweek.com/your-next-green-car-may-run-gas-get-100-miles-gallon-1814144
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    Recent MikesXS QC experience

    Recently bought several parts from MikesXS. Needed new filters for stock airboxes for TX restore I've been working on. Went to install them and here's what I got. Same SKU's on the boxes. One filter is a good half inch wider than the other. Sent multiple emails to customer service with these...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - Where to buy 1.85 x 19 chrome front rim

    Anyone know where I can order this 36 spoke rim, or anyone have a good condition used one for sale? MikesXS only has the high shouldered polished rain catcher. Trying to remain true to original TX650. Been searching and seems like another rare item. The chrome on mine is just too pitted.
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    Wanted - Fuel tank cap assembly 73-75

    Been searching online and can't find an original in good condition. If anyone has one they'd be willing to part with, I'm willing to pay a fair price, especially if it has the lock with key. For a 73 TX restoration. Much obliged.
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    Difference of new Commando Pipes and Headers

    I've been wanting to replace the stock mufflers on my 81 SH for some time. Bought the commando pipes and 1.5" headers since they were on sale at Yamahaxs650.com. I can't believe how much these pipes woke up my 650. Just pulls so much better across the revs. If anyone is running the overly...
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    Programmable advance TCI Replacement

    One thing I enjoy on my Harley is the ability to program the timing curve with my computer. It got me researching this as a possibility (as I know others have) for the XS. I ran across this product online and can't help but wonder why it wouldn't work for our 650s? What say ye experts...
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    Just picked up this 72....what to do now?

    I've been looking for a donor bike with good chrome to replace rusted fenders and wheels on my 73 I've been slowly restoring. This bike came up for sale and he wanted more than I was willing to pay. Low and behold he called me back a week later and took my offer of $300. BUT, the more I look at...
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    Innovative solderless no-crimp electrical connectors

    I ordered an air/fuel metering kit for my Harley (for the record I own 3 XS's to my 1 Harley) to dial in the carb with new pipes I bought. That kit came with several electrical connectors that I had never seen before. Had to look it up, as they seem to be very well made and high quality...
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    Camless 2 liter turbo 600 HP engine

    I found this to be an interesting article on engineering and possible future for combustion engines. AI controlled pneumatic valves that theoretically allow the engine to act as a two stroke or a four stroke. Could make for an interesting motorcycle engine...
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    Inexpensive homemade steampunk inspired oil catch-can idea

    I was interested in building an oil catch can for my XS bobber as I wanted to see just how much oil was being vented out the crankcase breather. This might also be of interest for those of you who don't want to vent your crankcase onto the ground or into your filter pods or stock airbox. Like...
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    Ever use this broken bolt extraction technique?

    Ran across this video and wondered if anyone has ever tried this technique for removing broken bolts where the bolt is broken below the surface? I see a lot of posts asking about how to remove snapped bolts, so maybe this could be a solution?
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    Question for you Norton guru's

    I took my xs for a ride to Home Depot. When I came back out an elderly gent complimented me on my bike and said he used to have one. As we spent some time chatting, he mentioned that he has a 1970 Norton Commando 750 with a non-numbers matching combat motor, and that it's been sitting in his...
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    Advice from you ignition guru's (points specific)

    So I bought this 1973 TX650 not long ago with 3800 original miles. Figured I'd take my time and do a slow restore. Bike has mostly been untouched but it definitely sat in someones garage a long time gathering alot of surface rust. Before tearing the bike apart for restoration, I wanted to get...
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    Look what followed me home

    1971 XS1b with 3,800 original miles. Have the green title in hand from when it was last purchased in 1974. Been looking for a 71 or 72 for quite awhile and this popped up on Craigslist for $500. I happened to be the lucky first caller. His phone was ringing like crazy. It will be a complete...
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    Thank you Beags!

    Just a shout out to thank Beags for this service manual I received in the mail for my DT250. Owe you one!
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    Harbor Freight Recall

    I know a lot of us here on this forum buy from Harbor Freight. This is a recall that could potentially save a life, so thought I'd create a separate thread for it. I happen to have a pair of these jack stands in my garage, and I'm betting others on this forum do too. Road & Track: Harbor...
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    XS Charge repair - just wondering

    I had mentioned in several posts that I had installed an XSCharge ignition on a rebuild/bobber project last year. It ran great for awhile until I inadvertently left the key on during the testing phase of my build, which subsequently fried the XSCharge ignition. The coil survived and still works...
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