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    Any interested buyers?

    Hello all, Let me start out by saying that I really don't want to sell my 650, and I am in no rush to do so. It is a 1981 "special II" and it was my first bike. I've had it since the Fall of 2008, and it's got a lot of sentimental value to me. However, after picking it up from the shop today...
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    Wobbling left to right

    Hey guys, Got on my 650 after a month or so and realized that it started wobbling pretty badly above 15mph or so.. Last time I rode there was no issue. Does anyone know what might be the problem? Anything I can check? It was a little scary to ride so I only got up to about 30 mph before I...
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    Electric Start issue

    When I touch the screwdriver from the metal part under the red cap to where the flathead part is touching, the electric starter fires up and starts the bike. The problem is, the "start" button doesn't work. What do I need to do to get it to work?
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    Gear selector mechanism is stripped

    I forgot to screw my gear selector lever back in and it came loose. Had to stop on the side of the road because I couldn't change gears. Stripped the thread on both the lever and the gear selector mechanism. Definitely will be buying a new gear lever but my question is, how easy or hard would it...
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    Where is the source of my gas leak?

    I put gas in my tank for the first time in over 6 months. No problems in the past but now there is a leak. The gas is flowing down to the bottom most put of the carbs. Mostly the left side carb but also the right side. Where could the source of this leak be?
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    No neutral light, fuses are good, what's wrong?

    Just got a brand new battery about 2 months ago. It worked at first but now when I turn the ignition the neutral light doesn't come on. I've already checked the fuses and they seem to be ok. What could the problem be?
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    Does my bike need tubes for the tires?

    I have an '81 Special. It has spokes. Does it use tubes?
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    Another Rookie Mistake

    Hey guys, Tried to bleed my brake lines and now my brakes don't work. I took off both the upper and lower hoses and now I guess there is air in them. How do I get my brakes to work again?
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    Getting New tires on my '81 Special. Recommendations? Tips?

    It's time to order some new tires for my '81 Special. Currently I have Dunlop D404's for the front and rear. I haven't had issues with handling or quality but I'd like to possibly try something new. Any recommendations? I have about 300 dollars to spend between the tires and installation. :bike:
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    Gas leak

    My gas tank is leaking and i'm unsure why. The fuel lines on the petcocks look fine unless I missed something. Gas is running down the bottom of the left side cover and on the frame a bit. I haven't had a chance to give it a good look yet. Any ideas as to where the leak is coming from?
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    How difficult is it to replace the rear drum brakes?

    I'd like to avoid a shop if I can. How difficult is the process of replacing the rear drum brakes on an '81 special?
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    Electric Starter does not work

    Hey guys, I am a little bit afraid to post this because I am a total newbie on this kind of thing and I don't understand a lot of the terminology people use on this site. I guess I need to learn though. Anyway, my start button doesn't work on my 81 special. It doesn't make a sound or do...
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    Spark Plug trouble

    I inserted a new pair of NGK BP7ES spark plugs from Mike's into my '81 special. Mike's said it should work on all 650's but for some reason the new plugs are having trouble keeping the bike to idol and they are making a loud noise, like a loose metal piece being rattled. Any ideas what the...
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    Start button doesn't work, Kick-start only

    A couple years ago my 81 special stopped starting with the start button. Ever since I have just been using the kick starter because I am a broke college kid. I am looking to maybe fix this problem with some Christmas money but I'm no expert and not sure where to start. Should I just get a new...
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    HELP, Switch to first gear went all wrong

    I was about to make a right turn and switched into 1st gear and immediately heard a horrible sound like gears grinding or something. My rear tire locked up and I skidded a couple of feet. Luckily I was going slow. I then looked at the ground to see that a heavy amount of my oil had leaked out...
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    bike runs fine then stutters and dies

    my bike will start and run fine for a couple of minutes but then the neutral light will go very dim and the bike will start to stutter and eventually die. what could be my problem?
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    HELP, Engine Stutters, Neutral Light dims

    I need to get to class tomorrow at 1. My bike has recently been starting and running fine for about 3 minutes and then stuttering and dying. The neutral light is bright when it starts and then dim after a minute or so. What could be my problem??
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    clutch is engaged, bike still moves in 1st gear

    I put a new clutch cable in and now when I put the bike in 1st gear, it moves slowly even when I'm squeezing the clutch. Is there some sort of adjustment I need to make?
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    Main fuse is shorting

    My main fuse shorted so I bought some new ones and replaced it. Now when I turn the bike on the neutral light is very dim and the bike eventually shuts off. Any ideas on why the main fuse might be shortening?
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    Why might my battery lose all charge after only 3 months?

    I got a brand new battery 3 months ago and it all of a sudden died. I'm charging it up right now and wondering if there might be another issue that is preventing the battery from keeping a charge. Any ideas?
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