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I like Mikes, but I've gone through two of these fuel filters already. They leak like a sieve. Stay away...

Is even a little leak too much? I've recently noticed that there seems to be exhaust pushing out from the headclamps. I cannot pinpoint whether it is coming from the outside or inside of the headclamp but I suspect that it could be because the exhaust is not sitting flush to the gasket inside...

1975 XS650-B "Ugly Betty" South Bend, Indiana Sale Pending Sold I'm reluctantly selling my 1975 XS650-B. I purchased this bike non-running back in August of last year. None of the instrument cluster worked, and it was in rough shape. Its now back from the dead running, and cleaned up a bit...

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-polishing-a-turd.html

http://southbend.craigslist.org/mcy/2889924017.html

Looking for one at a less than new price...

Thought I'd share my video on polishing valve covers. keep in mind that you can always start at a lower or higher grit depending on the level of scratches that are already on the surface of the metal. Likewise don't be afraid to try out different buffing compounds on the wheel. Enjoy.

Mirrors: $8.00 + Shipping Side Covers: Sold Brake Light with Hardware: $5.00 + Shipping Battery Box: $5.00 + Shipping Seat: $30.00 + Shipping Rims: Sold Thanks!

Like the title says. Ive got a 1975 xs, with stock BS38 carbs. Stock air filters are back on but it had pods when I first got it. PO must have also fucked with the exhaust because its loud. It has full length pipes but I'm assuming its been carved out. She idles like a dream. Only during...

Can someone please point me to a link or instruct me on how to time this beast. I've been scouring the forum for "how to" timing instructions and I'm just not grasping it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Lucas

I purchased this spoke set (19-0065) from mikes xs and bought the wrong thing. My loss is your gain. Sold As listed on the mikes xs website: Spoke Set - Front 64 pc. + Nipples - High Quality Polished Stainless Steel Spokes (Stainless version of XS #19-0052 for "Heritage Special 19" x 64...

OK, so I was reassembling my case and I notice this crack on the inside arm of the top case. If you're familiar with this area you know this sits right above the crankshaft bearing, and is reinforced with a steel bracket. SO my question is. since this area is reinforced with steel should I be...