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    complete arc of kickstart rotation?

    The previous owner of the ‘76 XS 650 I bought did a lot of custom work including Pamco ignition, new rear sets and modified kickstart crank shape (u bend to accomodate the latter). When I bought the bike he was not using the kickstart and I suspect it’s because the new rear sets interfere with...
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    Clear coat polished forks?

    Just stripped the gold painted forks on my 650 and polished them down to a bright finish. Should I leave them as is or spray clear coat on them? Anyone have comments on either option? Thanks in advance
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    rear spool or swingarm stand

    Does anyomne have a lead or good design for a spool or swingarm stand that will fit under low swing dual exhaust (Norton Commando style) but still fit in between the exhaust and swingarm on both side. My bike has spools on the rear suspension lower attachment points. Would be nice to use them...
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    Rear spool stand for ‘76

    Previous owner machines som nice spools that’s act as the bolts fastening the dual rear coils shocks. Can anyone suggest a proper rear stand (Pitbull or other) that will clear the inside dimension that is restricted by the dual exhaust? Will the Pitbull Norton Commando or Triumph Bonneville...
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    Newbie xs650 question about clutch pull and finding neutral

    So I am picking up my ‘76 xs650 and the owner had done the hydraulic clutch conversion but then modified it back to cable clutch. So my question is: how bad is the neutral finding problem and how does it relate to cable clutch vs hydraulic clutch? I felt the cable clutch pull is heavy but how is...
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    New member from CANADA....need info on ‘76 side stand..where to buy?

    Hello fellow bikers...My first Yamaha from a long list of other bikes. Bought a 76 xs650 and prior owner did not have correct sidestand. Where can I find a used or new one? All research comes up as “not available” and there seems to be so many different part numbers. Can anyone help? Thx and...
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