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  1. XS1961

    GPZ500 jetting...

    I sold one of my XS's back in the autumn which GPZ500 carbs fitted. I'd had these on the bike for around 8-10 years, now I'm thinking of fitting my spare set of Kawa' carbs on my remaining XS, does anyone have a list of approx. basic jetting? I cant for the life of me remember what jets I'd...
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    For Sale - XS1 tls front wheel UK

    XS1 drum laced with stainless spokes to an 18" rim. 35mm forks with a welded lug for brake plate. £450 UK
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    For Sale - Fork shrouds

    Does anyone know where I can get hold of some steel fork shrouds? Anyone making or selling a set? Thanks
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    Wanted - Front fender/mudguard

    Really need a good clean front mudguard , sorry, fender..Later type. Anyone have one and willing to ship over Blighty?
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    Wanted - Fork covers

    Anyone have a pair of steel fork covers they want to sell , the type Vintagecustoms used to make?
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    For Sale - TCi boxes & Pickups

    Two TCi ignition units/boxes , perfect working order. £50 each Two pickup coils £25 & £15.
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    Earthing/grounding stator brushes(or not)

    Further to my query regarding earthing of the brushes on the earlier stator when fitted to the later TCi-type wiring harness, though Ive read & re-read countless posts on this subject its still not clear to me whether after fitting the nylon brush housing screws the top(inner) brush needs to...
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    Brush connection blowing main fuse

    I hate electrics...I'm just swapping over from TCi system to a Boyer. When I plug in the stator the main fuse pops . The only happens when the top brush terminal (ringed) is connected. The lower brush terminal has no effect on the fuse. Ive fitted an earlier points rotor but same thing occurs...
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    Stock TCi coil with Boyer...

    Anyone ever fitted a Boyer using the stock TCi single coil? Wondering which of the red/white and orange wires from the coil goes to the black from the Boyer box?
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    Wanted - TCI box

    Anyone have a spare TCi box for sale & willing to post to England? Ive only ridden 20 miles on mine this year due to it cutting out & I'm pretty sure I've eliminated every other cause
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    For Sale - HALCO chrome exhaust pipes - 'big bore'

    A pair HALCO chrome 'big-bore' 1 5/8 "pipes (headers). Only used or about 400 miles. Great chrome only slight 'blueing' around the inlets (looks nice IMO) £110
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    New pipes & restos badges

    A view of restos side panel badges (thanks, mate) & trial fit of my new pipes :thumbsup:
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    Wanted - wanted 18" rear rim

    18" rear rim needed if anyone has a spare one knocking about..Mistakenly sold one recently:doh: , now I have a lonely rear hub :( Ship to the UK :wink2: Thanks
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    For Sale - Cafe racer starter 'kit' tank and seat. UK

    XS750 tank and a new xs650 fibreglass seat pan (complete with hinges & latch) the pan is shortened to mate up nicely to the XS750 tank and the foam trimmed accordingly at the front. £100 (Matching steel side panels available for £20 the pair)
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    Single carb manifold

    Anyone make these?
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    Tank decals, comments/ideas/preferences wanted

    Just had my tank & panels sprayed.. I just cant decide whether to go for white or gold chrome 'YAMAHA' stickers or round tuning forks decal? :shrug: Going for the 70's trail bike look. Replacing the seat with a shortened version.Smaller headlamp & single clock. Ideas/input/preferences much...
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    Seat shortening.

    Anyone here ever shortened their seat pan or know of a photo of one that has been cut?Ive a couple of spare seats to play with & want to retain the original latch & hinges but lose a few inches off the rear like this..
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    Call it a tracker & quadruple your money!

    Well, if you only have a 60% stock XS, just bung on a funny seat, half decent pipe & a 'different' paint scheme and suddenly its worth a mint ,apparently.....:shrug...
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    WTF?!

    :eek: £12,000 XS . A dreamer http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Special-One-off-Yamaha-XS-650-Street-Tracker-/130925746008?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e7bc85758
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    And the prices keep rising...

    Ebay..£212 for a used tank & side panels.. ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-xs-650-Petrol-tank-and-side-panels-/140948960489?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=IpI4%252B9vMn8c%252FCDCcl9Kh07JgPag%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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