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    Make Offer - XS650 Motor Only $250 OBO Will Ship 17603

    I've got a 83 XS650 Motor, no ignition components, no carbs, good compression, clean, polished oil cover, missing drive side cover. I'd like $250, but I'll take offers. Will deliver anywhere in PA/OH/MD/VA/NJ I'll even throw in a pile of stock XS650 parts if you pay $250.
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    Fuel Line Filters But Still Getting Gummed Carbs

    I haven't ridden my PAMCO/PMA'ed XS650 since last summer, and even then I didn't ride it much. I aim to the sell the bike, but I'm getting ticked that its not running right despite all these improvements. One thing that gets me is that my carbs are STILL getting gummed up despite dual stone...
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    For Sale - 1978 Standard Uncut Erie, PA $1250

    1978 XS650 Standard 12,000 miles original engine Starts on second kick, idles, runs, revs, rides. Needs tires. Torn stock seat. Surface rust on frame, and chrome, mostly just dirt. PAMCO, PMA, Stainless Front brake line, aftermarket lighting, WrenchMonkees Turn signals. I redid the wiring...
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    Chirp/Squeal on Throttle Blip

    I'm getting a chirp/squeal off idle, from 1500 rpms to 3000 rpms. Recently removed the clutch side cover, but it doesn't appear to be coming from that area. Sounds like its more in the cam chain tensioner area. Checked the cam chain tension, no difference. Sprayed starting Ether in and...
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    Broken Clutch Cover Lower Bolt

    Using a drill to quickly install side cover bolts is fine as long as you dont get carried away with making sure they are snug. This one is snug, and now broken off real far down in the lower hole on the clutch cover. It's the bolt with the sleeve. I tried an easy out, but it was making...
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    Wanted - Carb Sync Tool

    I need something to sync my carbs. I can get the bike to run pretty well, but idle surge and random stalls at stop signs have me frustrated. Dead cylinder method hasn't seemed to cure the problem. Can I borrow someone's sync tool? I'll pay shipping. Looking for something on the east coast...
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    Exhaust Not Equal (Dead Cylinder)

    I read through this thread. I basically have the same exact problem as this guy. The bike runs great, no problems doing 65mph, feels like its got decent power, starts on the 3rd kick. But the exhaust tone differs. Left side is that nice solid "THUMP THUMP THUMP" the right side is a weak...
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    Roberts at Peoria

    From Silodrome We've all seen this picture before. Kenny Roberts at 1973 Grand Nationals jumping the XS650 tracker. Now, I'm a kid compare to you old timers, so I need an education. Why the hell were they jumping 400lb flat trackers? Was this a TT Steeplechase? How many jumps were...
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    For Sale - Motorcycle Trail Erie PA Titled $200

    Motorcycle Trailer Erie PA Titled $200 I've got an old motorcycle trailer for sale in Erie, PA. It's a Holsclaw 3-Rail. Kinda quirky and needs some work, but its worth $200 in scrap alone. Private Message Me
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    Autolite Iridiums - Junk?

    I started using Autolite Iridium in the fall, and since then I've killed 2 plugs. I'm using the stock coil/s originally on points, now a stock dual coil on PAMCO. I was having trouble with getting the bike to run on the right side cylinder only, and sure enough while doing a timing test with...
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    Coil - Which Side Is Which? PAMCO?

    Well I'm troubleshooting a weak right cylinder. I can't keep it running via the dead cylinder method. I thought it was compression, but that looks to be solved. I know its got fuel (though I'm not sure how the idle jet is). One thing I can't figure out is if I've got the spark plug wires...
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    Compression Troubleshooting

    After discovering my right side cylinder compression is a wimpy 60 psi, I went about trying to figure out why. 1) Bad rings. Oil in the cylinder increases compression (in my case up to 150psi) 2) Valve Clearance too tight. Valves not closing completely 3) Carbon buildup keeping valves...
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    Exhaust Valve or Rings?

    Can't get my bike to run on the right cylinder. Runs great on the left, but I suspected either a bad plug. After testing the plugs and coils, I did a compression test. Tested compression. Warm engine: 120: LEFT 60: RIGHT Wet: 155: LEFT 150: RIGHT Tested after both sides had...
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    PAMCO + Stock Dual Output Coil

    I had a dual output coil from a 83' laying around that I used on my PAMCO setup. Bike starts and runs fine on it. I know that the high output coils can be damaged if not connected to a spark plug, but is that because they are dual output, or because they are higher output? Can I...
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    Post Pictures of your Neck/Headlight Wiring

    I'd like to get some ideas on how folks bring wires back under the tank and the wiring that is exposed around the neck. I feel like my wiring is really obvious and not very streamlined.
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    Cutting Down Stock Factory Turn Signals

    I'm looking for the how-to on this topic, where'd it go?
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    For Sale - Wrenchmonkees Aluminum Turn Signals

    I can get these to your door for $100 a set. That's (4) signals and (4) M10x1.25 28mm long hollow mounting bolts. Wrenchmonkees sells them for 67 Euros for a pair...or about $86 for two. I'll even include shipping anywhere in the the lower 48. I need some interest though before I...
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    Would you buy a brat, tracker, or cafe modified frame bike?

    Lets say that you want an XS650. You find a bike, good engine, good wiring, runs strong. Price is right. The only thing, its been modified for brat, tracker, or cafe seat. No seat hinges, seat lock, and the rear frame loop has been cut. Would you buy it?
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    Grounding Components

    I'm working on my re-wire, with stock switches, removing all the checkers, cancellers, etc...and just using a PMA, PAMCO, Signals, and Lights On/Off switch. The stock 1978 Standard utilized a grounding harness. That is, instead of grounding on the frame or bolts, every signal, headlight...
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    No Cut Cafe/Tracker Seats

    I'm wondering if there are any seats out that will cover the stock seat frame hinges, latch, and rear frame hump. I'm trying to avoid doing any cutting to the frame, but giving the bike a pretty drastic make-over otherwise.
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