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Can an automotive hid system be used on an Xs? I wired up one I had laying around and think it may be the reason my bike is acting crazy. Stalling, charging issues... Thanks in advance

Anybody heading to the world of wheels jan 27, 28, 29? I'll be showing 2 of my xs650s there in the extreme area. Please stop in and say hello!! Posted via Mobile

Anyone out there running open exhaust with bs34 carbs? please share what you set your valve clearances at?? I've searched and can't quite find the info. Thanks

hello all. thanks for slowly helping me piece this mutha together. I solved every issue with the help of this site. and now its time to share some pictures. enjoy!!

I have an 80's stator, 70's rotor, pamco ignition. Can I make this all work 2gether?? Please help!! Posted via Mobile

Hello all!! I'm working with a Boyer ignition, factory rotor, the stator that is on the bike is one that has the pickup on it, but with the wires chopped off, brushes are within spec. Did the test between slip rings and come up with 1.9... Did the test with one lead on a slip ring...

Is there a thread or threads someone could direct me to that best offers advice for troubleshooting my all of the suddenly rich running bike? Thx Posted via Mobile

Hello all. So I tried the feeler gauge test and it showed no response, unless the engine is running...then it will pull the feeler right to it. I pulled it apart and found the rotor unclean. Almost a maroonish color crud on it that flakes off easily. My question: Is the rotor...

Thanks in advance for your advise!! Bike was running just about perfect, except for a minor grounding issue that was draining my battery, everything was great. Today it started with no problems, by the time I put my helmet and jacket on it stalled. It was nearly impossible to restart...

I picked up a 72 xs650 very cheap. All the wiring is chewed. I'm hoping to wire it all myself and get rid of the point system. Is there a thread about this topic that best describes which ignition to use and a very basic wiring diagram? Thanks in advance!!

I have a friend working on his 1980 bobber project. Was running great until he did a wheelie, with the tach cable disconnected, as the front end came down, the tach cable swung into his key switch wires, and now the bike is lifeless. No power, no key clicking, nothing. Any ideas where he should...

hello all- new member looking for some direction. I bought a bike with two sets of carbs. please help me identify the different carbs by telling me the names of each kind. obviously their both mikuni, but is there a model number they are? The smaller of the carb sets (on left) was mounted on...

hello all-just something ive been working on. enjoy