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Well we finally have winter here!!! -35 C and then the wind puts it at -45C so to all those that can ride today!!! Have a great time as i am more then a little jealus at this time of year.... All i can do is bundle up warm and dream of a long ride, wind in my face, bugs in my teeth.... then...

Hello there well i finally road my bike at night the other day on my way home from work. wow were the low ever bad, almost pointed at the ground, would not wan to be on the Hwy at night , switched to High beam and much better. i was wondering is there a proper way to aim the head light...

Hello there well i have searched and i could not find a guide that shows the difference in the pugs from lean to rich.. ect.. can't find it so i will post a couple of pics of my plugs. the left side seams to be running fine, nice clean plug, but the right side is fouling, lots of carbon...

Ok so I have searched hi and low but have not been able to find the info to help. I installed a pamco and had it all working, headlight works . I then go about the PMA install. I got the kit from Hugh(just did not have time or patience to part it, and hope for best) So I follow...

:wtf:Help i installed my PAMCO and was setting my timing when suddenly the advance rod started to come out! i thought that maybe the nut had come lose on the other side. NOPE no such luck, the advance rod broke at the nut! so can i just remove all rod and plug in the wires to the coil and...

Ok so i got a new regulator as that is what all test were indicating , and i had a feeling that the charging system was on the week side, so i also installed a LED volmeter. i was right the regulator was pooched, but also the charging system was very week, only a little over 12v. new brush's...

:doh: So i was looking at the different cam chain tensioners and was wondering why they would use a plastic runner instead of and idler sprocket... then i see that they did use one before... so i am wondering what is better about the current set up for a 1983 xs650 vs the type b for a XS1b...

Hello i am New to the wonderful world of the XS650! so i just bought this bike and have been going over everything slowly. it seesm to run fine, changed oil and filters, checked Valve"s adjusted can tension. New Battery, so i noticed it was not starting very well, like battery i low...

Hello there I just bought a 1983 XS650 Heritage Special. i have been going over it and checking things out. i have taken of the carbs and cleanned them. when i put the air box back on it does not seem to fit right. i have searched for soMe pics of an original air box. i looked for parts and...