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    Anybody own Anvils in America book?

    I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have a copy of anvils in America? I just got an old Trenton anvil and I'm trying to track down the year it was made. The serial number is A49437 (I think, the second 4 is very hard to see and is just a guess). I know this isn't a metal working forum...
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    Can someone measure their chops source cones?

    I am thinking about ordering a set but I'm curious if they will work for what I need, I won't be using them on a frame jig. so I'm curious what the overall length is and what the OD Is at the top and bottom. Thanks in advance.
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    Anybody used the HF ultra sonic cleaner?

    Thinking about trying one out for carbs and I was just curious if anyone had any experience with them
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    Make Offer - Partially parting out 81 xs650

    I picked up an 81 xs650 at the swap meet yesterday,I am keeping the motor carbs main frame forks and wheels, if anyone needs any of the other stuff make an offer and cover shipping and it's yours looks like most of it's been spray painted army green. I can send pics if anyone is interested, for...
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    got some new tools!!

    I'm pretty stoked, I was telling my uncle this weekend that I had just bought a small plannishing hammer to play with and he told me if I would come pick them up at his shop that I could have his English wheel, sheet metal break, shrinker, stretcher and bead roller. Got them all home today now...
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    How bout another wiring question. Nylon screws?

    So I'm wiring an 81 xs650, it has a rotor on it that is not the original and not sure of the year that it came off of. I have everything wired but when I turn on my ignition switch ( which is a generic automotive style) it pops my main fuse. I have the green brush wire going to the green...
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    Do I have to use a starter relay?

    Just curious, maybe this is a stupid question. I am having a hard time coming up with a good place to hide this thing. It's an 81 with pamco ignition and automotive style ignition switch. Didn't know if that was to much power to go through that switch, or if it would work to wire it up just...
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    Wanted - anyone have the threaded cap for tach drive

    I have everything but must have lost the threaded cap that screws on the motor somewhere...anybody got one they can spare?
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    looking for wire gauge info

    Just curious if someone can point me in the direction of what wire gauges are used for these bikes specifically from battery to starter solenoid, and from the solenoid to the starter, but wouldn't mind knowing more if someone knows where to find that info
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    calling all battery experts

    i am building a 1981 xs650 with pamco ignition and stock charging system, im curious about batteries....the standard yb14l-a2 is rated at 190cca if i remember correctly. does anyone think i would have an issue using a battery rated at 180cca? the reason i ask is this other battery is just...
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    anyone in the coos bay, north bend Oregon area

    I live in north bend, work in coos bay and I am working on putting together a weekly bike night since there is no motorcycle activities around here and maybe get some rides together, any and all bikes. Anyone in the area? Interested?
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    getting another bike today

    Ok ok so it's not another xs650 but a buddy of mine came across a 1979 cb650 on craigslist for 150 bucks, its a two and a half hour drive each way to get it but I figured for that price I probably better make the drive....sound like the same old story he bought it a year ago from a buddy and it...
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    points plate screws

    Does anyone know the thread pitch and length of the large Phillips head screws used to hold the points plate? I'm getting ready to install a pamco and this bike didn't have any ignition components when I got it so I need to go track some down at the hardware store. Thanks.
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    vr-115 question

    hey guys i have an 81 xs650 and was thinking about getting the vr115, but i would like to get rid of stock reg & rec. will this do the job? or is there a different unit i should be looking for that will be a reg. rec. all in one? thanks for the help
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    quick wheel bearing question

    Hey I guys I brought my bike down to my work to replace the wheel bearings and forgot the manual at home, just curious if it matters which rear wheel bearing gets installed first? I know on Harleys it's the primary brake side first to get the right offset, but not sure about these, it's an 81...
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    Wanted - rear wheel brake stay bolt????

    I am looking for the bolt that goes thru a spoked rear hub for the brake stay....not sure what its called or how to describe it
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    Does anyone know the woodruff key dimensions for rotor?

    I am putting my charging system on today but i cant find the key that holds the rotor to the crankshaft, can someone tell me what size it is so i can run down to the hardware store
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    Wanted - Charging system rotor

    I need a good rotor, anybody got one?
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    Need dimensions of rear wheel top hat

    So i made whats seems to be a comman mistake and tossed the rear wheel "top hat". Does anyone have accurate measurements of one so i could just make one on the lathe?
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    Engine makes power, but having trouble transfering to the rear wheel

    I have a 77 with stock motor and carbs (rejetted according to 5twins suggestions) k&n cone filters, pamco ignition... The bikes runs great for the most part in town and on the freeway but when on the rode the throttle response seems slow, if i twist the throttle the engine revs up immediately...
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