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    GSXR front caliper & rotor on stock 35mm forks???

    I'm building my second XS650 - kind of a "cafe/scrambler". I'm going with 18" rear with stock drum brake and a 19" front (both spoke). I'd like to ditch the heavy stock caliper and rotor and replace with a GSXR caliper and rotor (singe side). Dose anyone have any info on this type of swap...
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    Wanted - 1972 XS650 Triple Complete Tree, 34mm

    Like the title says... looking for a 1972 XS650 complete Triple Tree, 34mm Thanks,
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    Wanted - A good crank & rods or a good running XS650 motor. Los Angeles / Hollywood

    My rod bearing are bad in my 79 XS650, so I'm looking for a good replacement crank/rod assembly or an entire motor with low miles (non abused). Thanks, Quinn 323.314.0778
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    35mm forks for a 72 frame.

    Hi I've been looking around the forums for info but haven't quite found what I'm looking for... My next project is a 72 (for my second street tracker) - it came with only the frame motor and tank. From what i understand it's a good idea to convert to 35mm forks. Good news is that i have the...
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    I Need a Mechanic - Los Angeles

    Update...Installed PMA & then installed Pamco (yes I installed everything correctly). The bike starts but after a few hours of adjustments I still can get it running right. At this point I'm throwing in the towel - I'm no mechanic. It could be the PMA or Pamco or the Carbs or it could be a...
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    Forks get stuck

    79 forks (35mm) I just went for my first test ride and noticed that the ride was pretty rough, upon further investigation I noticed that the forks had compressed but did not return. *I though I had maybe done something wrong when I took them apart and then reassembled so I thought I'd tear them...
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    Electronic ignition, coils, condenser, wiring???

    Hi, I've got a few questions regarding wiring a 79 XS650 (building a street tracker, electric start, front and rear lights). I thought I bought a 79 motor, but when we went to wire it we discovered that it had no points. From my understanding electronic ignition started in 1980. So I either...
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    Street Tracker Tank Alternatives?

    I'm building my first street tracker and am having second thoughts about going with a fiberglass tank. It seems that there is concern about gas eating through the tanks and causing problems with the carburetors and so on. I've been looking on eBay and there are quite a few vintage metal tanks...
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