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    Throttle Cable DIY

    So I just bought a Domino Commando throttle grip for my 77 xs650D, mikuni 38. Is it possible if any of you guys can link directly to the DIY kit on https://www.venhill.co.uk/ please? Dwayne :)
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    447 or 533

    So i have to buy a new cylinder. But im wondering if its a 447 or a 533. On the engine block it says 447 but on the rod 533. Hmm dwayne
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    Upgrading my carbs?

    Hey fellows :) So i have a busted up mikuni bs38 set on my 77 custom 650D. I think i might go for an upgrade and get myself a VM34mm. Is that the correct size? Oh and how much fork oil 15w should i put in each of my fronts? have a nice day Dwayne
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    False air and valves?

    So im still searching for my false air problem. My valves. Ive never adjusted them, actually never checked on em. And yes. It will be this weekends major project. But anyways, could the valves be my false air problem? Carbs are freshly cleaned. My pilots etc should be just fine. Carbs seems...
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    Smoke, but only when...

    I start the engine and only the first 15 min ca. What is the problem? xs650D :)
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    Drainage problems

    So finally i found the drainage. It seems its the regulator. Its connected directly to the battery thru a fusebox. So now im thinking about these setups to avoid drainage. Pls help :) The red dotted line is the drainage... Should i : 1 The orange line is connecting to the wires using on off key...
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    Install tdc and set timing boyer bransden etc

    Hey guys. Ive been all over the internet searching for a manual for installing tdc and timing etc for boyer bransden. Would be nice with a manual similar to The XS650 Garage Carburetor Guide ( http://www.amckayltd.com/carbguide.pdf ) Any links ?
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    False air. How would you fix this?

    False air/ leaking air from this area. How would you fix this? Liquid gasket?
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    Breather

    Hi guys. So i have a the breather with two outlets and i wanna change it to the single outlet breather. That shouldnt be a problem... or? sincerly Dwayne Yamaha xs 650D 1977 :)
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    Regulator

    So... what regulator fits a vape alternator? My regulator might be broken. Going to check this evening, but i still wanna know :) D
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    Troubleshooting for Backfiring?

    What could it be?
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    So i changed my diaphragms...

    I bought some new diaphragms for my mikuni bs38 from 1977. The old rubber ones were cracky and not tight anymore. I followed this manual : http://jbmindustries.com/yamaha650.html But now i feel like the slides arent moving down as smooth(and slow) as they should. Im wondering if its because...
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    Butterflies

    Hi guys. Where can i buy butterflies in europe and what is the pin called that holds the butterflies? D
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    Too lean or too rich?

    what is your verdict? This was after a long run. But last 20 min was through the city
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    RPM troubles around 4000

    Mikuni BS38 xs650D 77 RPM troubles. I had problems with my rpm in idle and when driving and pressing the clutch. In idle the carbs more or less had its own life. So i changed the jet pilot, went from 25 to 50. It seemed to help. But when driving in any gear and pressing the clutch the rpm had...
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    Flatsides xs650 77

    Been surfing the internet for a while now concerning flatsides for my xs650 77. The result is confusion So wich one for my bike and do you have any links? D
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    Timing Light

    hey guys. So i have just finished reassembled my 77 xs 650 engine. Wauw what a ride and when i got the engine fired up, i was as happy as can be! Anyways - the timing. I run with a Boyer Bransden Electronic ignition and a Vape Power Dynamo generator and about to buy a timing gun. Please walk...
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    Boyer Bransden newbie auto advance unit question

    Hi guys im installing the Boye Bransden Electronic Ignition on my xs 650 77. The problem is the auto advanced unit. The small weights wont let loose or tighten and allmost have no space to do so. What is the problem? :( ive searched the forum but havent found any answers.
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    Breather reducer plug.

    So i have the Y shaped breather on my xs650 77. The reducer plugs are missing and i cant find them anywhere on the internet. Do any of you guys know where i can order not one but two? Have a great day D
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    Essential tools for roadtrips?

    some how the search function displays error everytime i try to search a subject. So here we go... What essential tools would you bring on a roadtrip? Sincerly Dwayne XS 650 1977 Scrambler rebuild
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