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    Overheating in stock XS650b (not lean)

    After a long ride I get sputtering during 1st/2nd gear acceleration and the engine feels very hot. On the open road it runs fine. At idle the left side runs real nice but the right side runs uneven. Here are the plugs: The one with the dark threads is from the left (the running well...
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    Broken gas cap hinge (1975)

    My new tank just showed up with the gas cap hinge busted off. Not sure about other years but with the 75's it's welded right onto the tank. Is it worth trying to restore? If so please share any tips, tricks, horror stories, etc.
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    Brake light/high beam wiring issues

    Got a 1975 XS650b with some wiring issues. I figure there's a mix-up somewhere and I'll need to trace the wires but wanted to ask to see if it could be more complicated. I can post some pictures tomorrow. Brake lamp (LED bulb) Key on, lights off: glows dim (3 diodes lit), when either...
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    Attaching sidestand spring - missing part? (1975)

    I have a 1975 XS650b that is missing a sidestand spring. I got an OEM spring but can't see where to attach the top of it. Do I need a link plate? If so does anyone know where to pick one up? MikesXS only has them for 1977-84. Thanks!...
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