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    Choke and idle speed

    So, bike running great. Couple things. I use the choke/Fuel enrichment on the side of the Mikuni carbs to start it but after a few seconds, if I leave the choke on , it will die. NOW, if I push down on the choke handle which lifts the fuel enrichment plunger more, it will keep running and idle...
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    Classic Motorcycle Day Maryland May 19th 2024

    This is very close to where I live. I will be there with the XS650 and Buddy is riding his BMW R75 Anyone else going? https://classicmotorcycleday.org/
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    Not a BMW guy but just got this...

    2000 BMW R1100RT (Touring) When I got back into riding after a LONG pause I knew I liked the old bikes and cruisers. I purchased and sold a few bikes and recently saw something that looked like a "great deal" and could not resist. Threw my 2nd XJ650 I got recently up for sale, found a local...
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    1978 XS650 Special Project

    Delivered today was the 1978 Yamaha XS650 Special. I traded an AR upper I had collecting dust for past 4+ years. Last Winter to get back into riding, I got a 1983 XJ650 running (carb rebuild, tank, MC/Caliper rebuild, brake lines, valve shims). I got it running great now. This one was...
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