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I know this has been asked a number of times on this forum causing various users to chime in with inconsistent answers, but i want to double check... Please forgive me. The standard speedometer on an xs650 with a 19” front wheel is a 2:1 gear ratio. Correct? Between posts on this forum and...

It’s been pretty hot in New York City the past week or so. Unexpectedly I had both of my breaker points melt in traffic yesterday morning. Doing about 70mph on the highway in New Jersey for an hour before hitting stop and go rushhour traffic for 45 minutes in direct 90 degree sunlight. Very...

Forgive me if this has been covered somewhere else. i’ve read threads on throttle shaft issues, but none of them discuss such a consistent reoccurrence. Figured I may as well throw this scenario out for opinions.... I have an air leak on my BS38 carbs that I cannot get rid of. I have a 1978E...

Hi Everyone, In the last month or two my bike started making this whining noise. I've changed out a number of parts recently while restoring the bike, specifically the clutch plates/springs. I have tightened and loosened the timing chain and adjusted the ignition timing to match since this...

Hi All, After carefully studying the wealth of knowledge on this site all summer, I decided to create an account and open a thread hoping someone can point me in the right direction on my problem below. Any input would be greatly appreciated. This summer I picked up an early 1978 XS650E. The...