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    Wanted - '80 brush holder

    seeing if anyone has a brush holder in good shape for my '80. When my brushes broke during the last ride, they took out the holder as well. Mikesxs gouges you on shipping and everywhere else is out of stock.
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    Carbon brushes

    I installed ricks carbon brushes over the summer when I bought one of jim's rotors which I highly recommend. The last sunny day we had I took it out for a quick and chilly 15 mile ride (still 45°f). a few miles from home the bike died at a stop, and had no juice to turn over. Long story short...
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    Long distance trips

    I have a long distance trip planned for the end of the month. Just wondering what you guys pack, replace and carry for spares for something like this. I have been riding this thing daily to work and on weekends without a hiccup. I'm worried about the 40 year old electronics kicking the bucket...
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    suggested handlebars replacements

    I'm putting my '80 xs back to how it rolled off the showroom floor, but I have heard the stock bars are extremely uncomfortable. I have a set of wide tracker bars on it now which causes me to lean forward and have my arms stretched all the way out. I am looking for something that is taller and...
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    turn signal help

    as the title suggests, my turn signals are not working. bulbs and grounds are all good. brand new battery. 1980 xs650. now I've been running around the bike with the test light this morning and here is what I have so far. - key on and turn signal switch pushed to the left, turn indicator light...
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    new member 80 xs650

    new to the forum but not new to motorcycles. just picked up a 1980 xs650 with 11,xxx miles on it for $150 from a buddy. rode it home! Around 30 mph the bike oscillates up and down like there is a flat spot on the tire (or the tire is a square for better visualization) I will be getting a new...
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