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    Tappet o rings breaking down quickly

    so I took my covers off to adjust the valves, had some clicking. I noticed my brand new o rings from mikes are like literally on their way to total disintegration... And they have maybe 200km on them. Any ideas? The bike runs fantastic, I actually fixed the clicking, left intake gap was out by a...
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    Clutch cable short?

    did some searching on the forums, some people have had similar issues but I think mine is just something simple I'm not getting. So, check the videos below in the link, it shows my clutch play in the cover and my lever play. Clutch mechanism travel https://vid.me/wUgR Clutch lever travel...
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    Pma no marks, runs, curious about timing

    so I just picked up a bike to refresh and it's got the pma not hughs but your standard one from one of the other suppliers, it had no markings and I took the points apart to fix a leaky cam seal. It runs, first kick even. I managed to get the plate set well enough that it doesn't break my ankle...
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    When to warrant replacement

    Hello all you pros out there, another noob question. I have all my wheels apart and I've started cleaning stuff up with the wire brush on the grinder. I'm looking at my spacers, and axles especially, and they seem to have some marks, small cratering, lines, etc. on them. I've attached some...
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    Forks bent, how bad is it?

    just order a bunch of stuff from xs650direct.com, got my forks apart and noticed they dont roll on the table very nicely. There is a photo attached of the bottoms together, that is the extreme of the bend on both forks, the gap you see at the top side of the forks. My triple is perfect though, I...
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    Rear hub issue, is it trash?

    Hey guys, so I got my wheels all a part and was going to start cleaning/blasting them and noticed a few things. There is a piece of the inner drum insert that broke off when I was checking them over, I noticed a little crack and was able to break off a big piece of the wall. It's only a lip and...
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    Is this a rare speedo drive?

    been doing some research online, I don't seem to see any xs650s with this kind of speedo, is is possibly from another bike all together?
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    Wheel bearings, tried everything..

    So I can't seem to get any of the wheel bearings to even budge, I bought a wheel bearing puller that can't do it, i bought some long punches that just slip off the bearing lip with a tiny tap... My bearing edges are all rounded or angled so literally nothing will grab or stay on them... What...
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    Mini disc.. such thing?

    So there is a mini drum... (which I believe is basically like not having a brake but you know) so is there such thing as just a smaller disc?... I mean, if people are slapping on mini drums, a disc 3/4 or 2/3s of stock size can't diminish braking that bad can it?.. What do you all think? Rob...
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    Avon speedmaster 3.25/19

    I can get an Avon 3.25/19 front for $60. Tread looks ok in photos, any way I can tell age? He says he'll give me whatever info on it he can find
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    Compressor for Soda blasting and other tasks

    hey, I came across a nice RIDGID air compressor for $200 It has 6.2 CFM at 90 PSI 4.5 Gallon 150 psi max. I was concerned that 4.5 gallon would be too small, but 6.2 CFM at 90 psi should be sufficient for soda blasting and some air tools no? Rob
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    Suggestion!

    If possible, could we make a selection in the classifieds to say atleast country? It would be nice to see where stuff is, being in Canada, and i know some guys are in Australia, shipping can be a bitch. Like on kijiji, just a mandatory field/drop down menu/etc. for the area. thanks! Rob
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    Reasonable rake price

    Does $350 seem like a reasonable price to take a raked frame back to stock? This guy was the person who raked the frame as well, so he knows the work. I bought the frame a year ago from him. I don't know much about fabrication or welding so I'm asking the experts. I just think it seems high.
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    Read how delusional this guy is..

    Here's an xs650 kijiji ad for Toronto. Whatever drug he's on, get me some. I've ridden the bike all summer until I blew a piston on the highway.* You'd need to change the piston ($60) and you'd have a fantastic bike for a bobber, chopper or cafe.* Or just put in a different engine. You'll...
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    Lowbrow customs shipping

    Anyone ordered from lowbrow customs to Canada? $32 shipping is legit, just wondering if you got gouged by customs or other postal service. Because I've been double charged before once the package gets handed off to ups or Canada post.
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    Xs650 scrapper price

    Hey guys I have the chance to pick up a 1971 xs650 in brutal condition but clean title, I want the title for the year, In Canada 71 didnt have lights, therefore does not need them now. What do you think I'd get for a complete xs650 at a scrapers? Just ball park.
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    35mm 1979 Forks, older spoked 19" disk wheel

    Hey guys, just wondering how I can tell what type of disk I have, Ive heard you need a disk from a newer alloy wheel if your mounting an old spoked wheel on newer forks that came with cask alloy wheels. And personally, I think the old disks and braking calipers are uglier then shit, Sooo, im...
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    Welding types

    So I had my frame hardtailed tig, can I have things like pegs, mounts, etc done by mig? A friend of mine has one, would save me time and money.
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    Hardtail kijiji ad advice

    Hey guys, what do you think of these prices? And I'm curious what you think about raking or chopping the forks, which is easier/safer etc. I want a low front look, 4" clearance, 4" stretch. A long straight low look...
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    Vintage tires.

    Is Coker tire seriously the only place that sells the vintage tires? Especially the firestones? If so I'm looking at over $400 for tires and shipping Are there any other vintage looking tires? I mite even wanna put a white wall just on the back. I live in Ontario, Canada
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