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Hi. I recently rebuilt my carburetor, the main reason was to rejet. The previous owner fit non-stock exhausts and the sparkplugs were fouled with dry soot indicating that the motor was running rich. I adjusted the pilot and needle for low and mid, I did not adjust the main (yet). I ran some...

Hi, Can anybody give me some ideas on how to attach a seat pan that I have made to the frame. I wanted to find something like a terry tube clip to clip the pan to the tubing for easy removal. I know that this is for a light bulb, but something like this would be interesting...

I don't have a ton of cash to spend on these. If you have a pair that have some wear and tear I am interested in them.

Hello all. I am in the process of replacing the stock taillight on my 1980 XS650 with a non-DOT approved single bulb light. I picked up the taillight that I am going to use and the wiring is very simple, a red and black lead connect directly to the bulb socket. On the US 1980 XS650, the...

Hi all, So I mistakenly ordered the following crankcase breather from xs650direct: http://www.mikesxs.net/products-40.html Part #15-0682, I messed up the order, intended to order the breather filter with the diecast mount bracket so I could bolt it onto the frame. Anyways, enough of my...

Hi all, When I came back from a ride yesterday I noticed that the plastic cap and assembly for the front brake view(examination)port had become dislodged and had fallen down into the main disk brake caliper assembly (Not sure if that is a good description). I am wondering if it is safe to pull...

This is beautiful: Does anyone know what bars and rear-shocks this is running? I'm interested in the brand of headlamp. Also, is that rake stock? It doesn't look like it. Apologies for spam I am trying to get some ideas together for a build.

Hi all. This is my first post, so hello to everyone. I am starting my first build, I have a 1980 XS special with mag wheels disk brakes front and rear. I want to swap the mag wheels out for spokes. I did some searching on the forum and it seems like the following are the facts: 1. You...