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Hey Everyone, I have heard a few people talk about adjusting cam chain tension with the motor running, but with the acorn nut off, It appears to be leaking a bit of oil. Is this normal? I'm assuming it is since there is a rubber gasket on the acorn nut. As a side note, I just had about the...

Hey Everyone, So I've done some tuning lately, and my bike is running better than ever... the only issue is that it is a total pain to get it started. It's an 82' with the stock TCI. I recently synced the carbs, and changed the plugs (and will be checking the gaps on those later today). I...

Hey Guys, So I just got some stock length fork tubes to replace the +3 or +4's that are currently on there. I was just wondering if there was anything else I should consider replacing while I'm at it. Also, I am currently looking into getting a Harbor Freight motorcycle lift... any...

Hey Guys, So I'm going to need to do something about my front end in the near future, and I would love to get some advice from some of the more experienced 650ers. I just got a 1980 XS650 Special, and the PO had put lengthened front forks on the thing which need to go. I am going to want...

Hey Guys, So I'm new to the forum and just got my first XS650. I'm planning to do a cafe/tracker build and wanted to get some opinions on what to do regarding the 3-4 inch extended fork tubes that are currently on the bike (and I figured this would be a good oportunity to introduce myself)...