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  1. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - Stock right side muffler for 74-75

    Hope there’s one out there somewhere......
  2. Shovel Jockey

    For Sale - 1978 XS650E for sale

    Selling my 78E. She's a sweetie and a steal at $3000. PM me for the specifics
  3. Shovel Jockey

    Popping noises under load

    Hey guys, been a year since I've been on here. Hope everyone's doing well. Starting my first rebuild on my 78E engine so you'll be hearing from me more often. This question is regarding the 75 engine I am currently running in the 78. I'm hearing and to a lesser degree feeling through the seat an...
  4. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - 74-76 seat

    Need one in good shape for a restoration. thanks, Joe
  5. Shovel Jockey

    Meltdown vintage bike show

    Hendersonville, N.C. April,30 Cool bikes, good food, Loud music, cold beer, and last but not least....... willin' hillbilly women!
  6. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - NOS/OEM luggage rack for a 78 standard

    Need one in good shape. Not sure but I think a 74-79 standard will fit.
  7. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - Right side muffler for 74-75

    I know these are a bit rare but I can still hope. Needs to be sharp.
  8. Shovel Jockey

    74-75 Right side muffler

    Need one in good shape for my sons 75 stocker. thanks, joe
  9. Shovel Jockey

    Blowing fuses; then i may have really screwed up.

    Out for a ride today on my, to this point, trusty 78E. Blew the main 20A fuse for the first time since I've owned the bike, (4 years and 22K miles). Replaced it with the spare in the holder and it blew 5 seconds after startup. It just so happened to break down in an area where you DO NOT leave...
  10. Shovel Jockey

    75 engine with early 78 carb compatability

    I had to pull the engine from my stock early 78E for extensive repairs. I had a spare engine from a stock 75B and installed it. I am still using the 78 carbs and exhaust on the 75 engine. It seems to be running fine but I realize these are two different engines,(valve settings; compression...
  11. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - 75 tank and side covers for restoration

    Need tank, seat and side covers from a 75B for a restoration project. Need to be sharp. Thanks, joe.
  12. Shovel Jockey

    75 to 78 engine swap

    The engine in my 78 went south big time and will require major surgery and I don't have the money. I have a 75 engine sitting in a frame in the shop; do you guys know if these two motors will interchange without too much trouble?
  13. Shovel Jockey

    For Sale - 75XS650B project bike in S.C.

    Great project bike with title up for grabs. Showing 15,861 miles. It was running fine, shifted and stopped well when my son bought it 3 years ago and has been in dry storage since. Frame's uncut and everything seems straight. Chromes good. Basically stock except extended forks, stepped seat...
  14. Shovel Jockey

    Bull City Rumble

    Anyone heading to the Bull City Rumble in Raleigh N.C. Sept. 4&5?
  15. Shovel Jockey

    Engine problem in Carolina

    Looking for an experienced XS650 mechanic in upstate South Carolina, Western North Carolina or Northern Georgia to help diagnose an engine noise that's bad and getting worse. I've done all I know to do. Hughs Handbuilt is covered up and can't get to it. It's pretty deep and although I'm a decent...
  16. Shovel Jockey

    For Sale - Various items

    From a 75B -turn signals, good lenses and sockets but threaded stem missing from one and stem bent on one. -4" extended forks; look to be in good shape. still on bike. -headlight assembly with bulb; no dents, chrome is nice, one stripped retainer screw. -Tachometer. -Speedometer. -Stepped...
  17. Shovel Jockey

    Beware the 76-79 "D" type cam chain tensioner!!

    Learned this the hard way on my 78. The "D" type does not have a lock nut behind the acorn nut that caps the adjuster. When you install the acorn nut it may screw the adjuster in effectively overtightening the cam chain and wear out your components. I went from this:bike:to this:wtf:to...
  18. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - Late model "E" type cam chain tensioner

    Need to retrofit a late model, 80-83, cam chain tensioner to my 78. BEWARE the "76-79" D type as they will overtighten the chain when you install the acorn nut.
  19. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - Solid mount Solo seat for 75B

    Trying to get this mild chopper on the road, looking for a bolt on solo seat to fit a 75. Thanks,Joe
  20. Shovel Jockey

    Wanted - 78 model mirrors

    Looking for a pair of stock square chrome mirrors off a 78 standard for a restoration project. Thanks, Joe
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