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  1. glennpd

    Giveaway: Set of rims from Mike's XS (ends 11pm CST July 8, 2012)

    I want a pair of rims.
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    pma?

    If you need to retain the TCI ignition you really cannot use the PMA. If you have the TCI then you will need to go with the Pamco or switch to points. Glenn
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    For Sale - 1983 heritage special

    Hi Matt, Do you have the choke lever and cable? If so how much? Thanks Glenn
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    For Sale - Misc. Parts from a 1980 XS650

    Pm sent on tank
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    replace a 80 special tank with a 79 special tank

    Has anyone successfully swapped a 80+ tank with a 78+tank? If I block one petcock will there be a problem with fuel not passing from one side to the other? Thanks Glenn
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    Make Offer - pile of 81 XS650 parts.

    Is that tank a single or double petcock? Does it have any dents? Thanks Glenn
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    Make Offer - Parting Out - Beautiful 1980 XS650

    I am interested in the tank. Sending PM. Glenn
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    Make Offer - Parts from a 1978 and a 1980- Sale or trade

    If you can drain the gas from the tank by loosening the petcock I would be interested. thanks
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    Make Offer - '79 and '81 misc. parts

    Hi, is the tank a single or dual petcock model? Thanks
  10. glennpd

    Plugs blowing fast!!!

    Check your air cleaner elements? If they are nasty they could cause the plug fouling.
  11. glennpd

    Any problem using VW valve adjuster's

    Found them at a website for $.50 ea. http://www.vintagepartsinc.com/
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    Make Offer - Parting Out - Beautiful 1980 XS650

    HI have you tested the rotor? Is it good?
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    For Sale - xs650 charging rotor

    PM Sent for rotor
  14. glennpd

    This looks like a leaking seal

    Correct me if I am wrong, but this looks like evidence of a leaking throttle shaft seal. :shrug:
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    spark plugs

    Yes, I agree 5twins. With stock NGK plugs my bike like yours starts immediately, runs cleanly from idle to redline. I switched from stock plugs to the 5/8th variety to allow easy access to a broader selection plugs and potentially take advantage of more modern technology. I bought and...
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    spark plugs

    I converted to 5/8 plugs to allow greater selection of "modern" spark plugs. Pamcopete shared his knowledge re. sparkplugs in the following post: "You may want to consider changing over to 5/8 Hex spark plugs instead of the stock 13/16 because of the greater variety of new plugs that are...
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    carb adjustment whats first...

    Another method of bench sync is to use a staightened paper clip as a feeler gauge. Using the idle speed screw determine the current setting by counting turns out until the screw tip just touches the carburetor shaft arm. Now turn the screw in until you can just slip the paper clip into the...
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    Custom Rewind

    I read on a thread here that he charges around $125 Glenn
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    REALLY bad flat spot off idle

    Please check your float seat screen. After idling your float bowls are as full as they are going to get, when you goose it you drop the fuel level and it takes a while to refill. Glenn
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