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Looking for an 18" rear spoked wheel for my 81 dual sport XS. Doesn't have to be perfect .

I am need of a decent right side carb body for my 81. I'll buy a whole carb or maybe even a set if the price is right. Thanks

Is there a company out there that builds custom length speedo cables? I am getting ready to install a mini speedo on my XS but I want a cable about 5 inches shorter than the one thats on it now. Mikes lists several different cables but doesnt give the lengths. Its on a 81 Special that now...

Somehow I lost the only key I had for the bike on the way to the locksmith to get a couple extras cut. Doh! :banghead: Anyway I was in a hurry so I just broke the locks and now you can start it with just about anything. I would like to find a decent gas cap with a key and if you have the...

Ive had a lot of fun with this but I want to move on to a bigger outfit. 81 Special with an 80 Velorex 562 car. I have owned it for a few years but just bolted the car to this bike last winter. Not your average XS. I built it with some kind of desert theme in mind I'm not sure what to...

I noticed when I had the carbs apart on my 81 that the right carb float post had been broken and repaired by someone. It seems to be holding but I would like to find a decent body or complete right side carb and fix it properly. Thanks, D

After rejetting my 38's on my 81 I have ran into another problem. The bike starts runs and idles fine but seems to run out of fuel.Tank is fulll, I have checked to screen, float levels are right on but it willl run out of fuel after a few miles. It normally refires without too much trouble but...

It looks like I will need a rectifier/regulator unit for my 81 special. after replacing the stator and rotor it still wont charge but after checking all the connections I am 99% positive its the rectifier/regulator combo. I dont want to spend a bunch a money since I plan to upgrade to PMA in...

I have run into another brick wall in this project. After the fiasco I endured trying to get my rotor rewound I thought I was ready to ride but after putting everything together it still would not charge. I ran thru the charging tests and found the stator is grounded to the case now. I have...

I am looking for a good stator for my 81. After waiting 6 weeks for the rotor to come back I put everything back together and find the Stator is shorted to ground. How many freakin electrical problems can 1 bike have? Good thing I'm an electrician or I would have gave up long ago.:doh:

Anyone have a pic on how the turn signal switch is assembled? I took mine apart to repair a broken wire and cant figure out how it goes back together. The one part I cant figure out is there is a small plastic block about 3/8 " long that has a hole to the side that looks like it would be...

I am in need of a good used charging rotor for an 81 with TCI. I had sent mine in to TPE and was sent back the wrong style. After a month I cant get in touch with Tim Parrot, Wont return my emails and for the last couple days both lines are busy so I fear I wont be getting the one I have...

I am looking for a set of non-adjustable fork tube caps like this to fit a later model with 35mm forks. Nevermind, I found a set.

I'm looking for a good used charging rotor for my 81 Special. If I dont find one this week I will just order a new one but moneys a little tight right now.

I have been working on this for a few days and I am stumped. My 81 has no AC output coming from the stator. Checked the windings, All reading around .5 Ohms none showing a path to ground. Ohmed the slip rings, 5.2 ohms ring to ring. Infinity to ground. I have 12.46 volts at the brown...

I have decided that with the limited options for dual sport tires in 16" that I want to swap over to an 18. So I am looking for a decent 18" spoked wheel. It doesnt have to be perfect, Just straight. If you have one with a decent tire that would be a plus.I also need an axle as well so that I...

Has anyone fabbed up a set of side covers? I was thinking of making something simple the mounts as flush to the frame as possible . For now I am going to stay with the factory airbox but may go with pods and loose the battery, Once the bike is mounted to the sidecar It will have a car...

I bought these thinking they would fit my 81 . Some Scratches but in good overall condition. $28 shipped in the lower 48 or I'll trade for a pair that will fit my bike. .

After searching for nearly a year I found a decent XS to bolt my Velorex 562 sidecar to: Its an 81 Special, I was really wanting a standard but I think I can make this work. So far I have swapped the bars and seat and mocked up the MX bars and seat off my 73 Yamaha RT-360 enduro. Not so...

Looking to mount a standard seat on an 81 Special with the lift off style frame. Has anyone done this? I'm not against fabbing up the brackets but I wonder if the standard seat will be flush with the frame ? I tried a search and found a couple post but no pics . Plan B: I was out in the shed...