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    Finally bought the Motolanna seat ( Pic )

    It cost me a little over 200 shipped but Its super sleek and super comfortable. Im finally ready to put many many miles on this newly rebuilt engine. I feel its the best mix of classic looks and functionality.
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    Trade - Gordon Scott custom pipes for muffled exhaust

    Looking to trade my brand new Gordon Scott exhaust for a sett of exhaust with mufflers so my neighbors stop complaining. Also think I might like the look of a muffled exhaust better. Dei titanium wrapped and coated with VHT flameproof.
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    Ordered a new seat! (motolanna)

    I just picked up this seat from Motolanna's website for $207 shipped from Thailand. Dimensions seem spot on. I will post pics as soon as its mounted. Im hoping I dont have to modify too much...
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    Anyone use this seat? (motolanna)

    I thought it may look good but I cant find a single pic of it on an xs... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seat-Classic-Cafe-Yamaha-SR500-SR400-XS650-CB-Cafe-Racer-Black-w-White-Stitch-/190849853307?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6f89a77b&vxp=mtr
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    For Sale - 1980 XS650 with rebuilt engine

    http://scranton.craigslist.org/mcy/3846881272.html Please respond through craigslist email.
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    Am I asking too much? 1980 XS650

    http://scranton.craigslist.org/mcy/3846881272.html
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    Wanted - Starter for 1980 Special 2

    Mine broke : (... Thank you
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    USA Made, Solid Brass, XS650 Special Petcock solution!!

    As I'm sure most of the people on this forum feel the same way about the absolute lack of quality petcocks available for these awesome machines, I decided to share my solution with the forum. I wanted something that was made in the USA for starters, but I also wanted to find a solution that did...
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    Crack in engine case??!!

    I saw this crack today and freaked out being that I had just had this motor rebuilt. I googled XS650 engine crack and this came up. http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10431 How common are these cracks? Does anyone else have them?
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    NOS Redwing shocks...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-CAFE-STREET-TRACKER-SHOCKS-XS500-XS650-1970-1980s-/321106075865?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac369e0d9&vxp=mtr Im about to pull the trigger on these... apparently they were made in the 70's. Are these worth the money?
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    Starter solenoid engaging but starter motor wont turn...

    Ever since my rebuild I cant seem to get the starter motor to work... the solenoid engages but the motor wont turn. Does any one have any ideas???
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    Will these work??

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-Inch-NPT-to-Hose-Barb-Brass-Drain-Pet-Cock-Shut-Off-Valve-Fuel-Gas-Air-ball-/110985084897?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d739ffe1 So Im looking to possibly purchase these USA made brass petcocks. I already have the 46 mm adapter plates with 3/8 threaded hole...
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    Best non vaccum type petcocks for 1980 special? (not mikes)

    I was curious to what everyones running for their special tanks for non vaccum type petcocks... My mikesxs petcocks are shot after 2 years and he doesnt make a rebuild kit.
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    Why does my kick start launch me into air sometimes?? : (

    Ever since the rebuild when I go to kick start I occasionally get catapulted 2-3 feet into the air by the kickstart lever because I'm putting most of my weight on it while I prepare to kick down... Sometimes it's painful. Does anyone else experience this?
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    Cheapest petcock rebuild kits?

    Does anyone know where I can get new petcock rebuild kits that arent that expensive? http://www.mikesxs.net/product/20-0050.html These are the exact petcocks I have. Apparently they were brand new when I bought the bike a couple years ago and they already need a rebuild. I have BS38s on my...
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    First ride after a 3 year rebuild... what a blast!!!!

    Just had my build out today for the first time.... I have to say... these bikes are ton of fun! Ran beautifully and I noticed it has ample torque. A little about the bike: 1980 special II gordon scott custom pipes DEI titanium wrap Complete professional rebuild of motor including bore and...
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    Sulleys Custom Solo Seat... How to mount?

    Finally got a seat on my build project... I am trying to figure out how to mount this on the frame. Has anyone done this before? I dont want to use springs or anything... just a simple low profile hinge.
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    Make Offer - Center Stand 80' Special

    Looking to unload this... pics upon request.
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    Wanted - Shift Lever

    Im looking for a shift lever for my xs since I lost mine.... : (
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    Good online source for fasteners?

    Where is a good place to buy nuts and bolts online? Im looking to replace alot of the nuts on my xs with stainless.... Its super hard to find m10 x 1.25 in metric stainless.
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