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  1. Jirish650

    Replacing clutch question

    5 twins I did inspect mine, everything looked good and I did replace the original starter with new one before installing the engine back in the frame.
  2. Jirish650

    Replacing clutch question

    You are referring to the retainer wire for the clutch plate? These rings are only about 2", clutch retainer wire much larger and as stated everything is in working order far as I can see.The kick starter spindle spring and tang were not positioned right which is another reason I decided to look...
  3. Jirish650

    Replacing clutch question

    Hi 5twins, its definitely not from the Kickstarter spindle assembly, everything working properly and the rings are really really thin.Hard to think someone dropped them in and left them without noticing but I have come across strange things before that people did to their motorcycles or cars. I...
  4. Jirish650

    Replacing clutch question

    Got into the clutch on my 1980 xs and found two, what looks like possibly some sort of snap rings. This is the first time I've got into the clutch side of this motor and it was apparent previous owner had got into it before but the bike ran fine except for the clutch slipping a bit and the kick...
  5. Jirish650

    Alternator question

    Yes I am aware of the differences in those years, but find it odd that both sides are energized with the ignition on like they needed the separation of the nylon screws. I double checked my other bike and just the inner brush(brown wire) was energized with just the ignition on and green(ground)...
  6. Jirish650

    Alternator question

    In my current build, I replaced the alternator brushes with new and I have been starting the re wiring process. Through this process I found that my grounds were energized, as I worked my way down through the factory harness found that the problem is my alternator. I noticed that both points of...
  7. Jirish650

    Name that seat

    That looks pretty dam close, I will look into it, thank you!
  8. Jirish650

    Name that seat

    Those look like nice seats, I dont think this seat is necessarily custom, seen many of them on the motoshop tonouchi bikes as well, just no info on them. Thanks for the replys/help so far though.
  9. Jirish650

    Name that seat

    Hola fellow xs650 people, new to the forum and starting bobber/chop project with my 80 xs. Been looking all over for this seat and haven't found it any where, any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
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