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    For Sale - Old Wassell Tank ( I think )

    Having issues loading pics on here so if interested plz IM me with email and I'll send pics. I'm in Northern Cali.
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    Wanted - Kickstand for my 80 Special

    I need a kickstand. Anyone got one ? If so let me know price + shipping to Ca Bay Area.
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    Stock front brake light switch info ???

    Hey guys. Can anyone tell me which wires are for what ? There are 3 wires coming out and I assume one is ground, one is power in and one go's out to brake light. Am I close ? If so which is which ? Thanks in advance for any help.
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    Adjusting nut on top of forks ????

    Hey guys. My 80 has a flathead screw on top of the forks and from what I've read these are for adjusting the forks. How ? The info isn't in my manuals and I cant find any here. Turning them which way does what ? How much of a difference do they make ? Thanks in advance for any info given.
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    Tire size Info ????

    So my 80xs has a 3.50 S19 4PR front tire on it now. Is this the same as a 100/90/19 ?? Also I'm trying to save a few bucks so Shinko's or Kenda's ?? Any advice is welcome .
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    Question about bearing change in my "80" XS

    Hey guys. So I bought the All Balls conversion kit to change from ball bearings to the Timkin type. Changed races and everything went good. The question is about the lower (old) ball bearing race on the lower tree. Does this stay or go ? It seems like the new bearings fit up in the lower neck to...
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    Weird Float Height Question ???

    My bike is a 1980SG(I say SG due to the vin 2FO-210285) and it had brass floats. I replaced them with Plastic ones from MikesXS. I've done the research here and in my books but cant figure the right height for these . Is it 27.3mm or 22mm ??? I think this was a weird year for these bikes. Am I...
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    Choke Spring & Ball Bearing ??

    Can someone plz tell me how to install these ? I have a 1980 with BS34's. None of my books say how to do this . The bearing is very small as is the spring . HELP
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    After market Kill Switch

    So I bought this headlight Switch/Kill Switch and having some issues. The kill switch part has two wires (black & white) and I hooked it up and got nothing . It makes contact when you push the button. You would think it should break the contact (kill) but it is opposite. Is this a ground kill...
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    Wiring/Ignition Question

    Hey guys. I need some help plz. I have a 3 position deluxe key switch I bought from Lowbrow and on the back it has IG,B,and L. If i'm right those stand for Ignition, ground(B), and Lights. Am I right ?? I want to be able to start the bike with lights off. When you turn the key on with this...
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    Which Jet does what ??

    Can someone tell me which jets do what ? BS34's .:banghead:
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    Kick Start Only Headache !!!!!

    I'm running kick only and it takes 20-30 tries before it starts !! What the hell ? Is this common for kick only ? Its a 1980 with a Pamco and stock Coil . Carbs rebuilt but needs tweeking. Timing is really close. When it warms up it starts 1st or 2nd kick. Any idea's ? Hotter Coil ? Dial my...
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    Wiring Guru's needed PLEASE !!!!

    So I dont know crap about wiring! Read many posts on here and printed many Diagrams. Still lost. I have a 1980 650 Special. Its chopped and the stock harness is off. I'm running headlight(hi/lo), tail/brake light, Pamco Ignition, Very small battery, kick only and a mini ignition switch(3 pos...
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    Make Offer - Stock 1980 XS650 Special take offs

    Stock seat in Excellent condition, air boxes, stock pegs(front & passenger)rear grab rail , gauges, handlebars, center stand, wiring harness, brake light assembly. A few other thing as well .
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    Hardtail Question

    So I did things a little different with mine. I added 4 inches to the swingarm and brought the top rails down to it to make a rigid. Does anyone thing this was a bad idea ? Will it be strong ? Any safety concerns ?
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    Smallest Battery Possible ??

    Hello all ! I have a 1980 xs650 That I hardtails and was wondering whats the smallest battery I can get away with ? I'll be running a Pamco Ignition and headlights (high/low) and Brake/running lights in the rear. Also it will be kick only.
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