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    Wanted - 1981 rear mag with drum

    looking for a rear mag with drum,or trade even for my front spoke wheel that's powder coated black.
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    PAMCO Ignition Issues

    Hello all: I bought & installed a new PAMCO w/E Advancer electronic ignition kit last July for my XS650. My bike ran well till last week. It suddenly died. I am not getting any spark. I even noticed a voltage drop between the advance box & the rotor. I tried the procedures & instructions...
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    Timing question

    At what degree should I set my timing light for my XS-650 bike? Thanks for your assistance...
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    Pamco Ignition Kit

    Would someone please explain how the retard feature works on the new easy advancer Pamco electronic ignition kit. Thanks...
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    Pamco Electronic Ignition Kit

    "I just switched from a points XS650 ignition to a basic system Pamco electronic ignition with E-advancer & ignition coil kit. After installing this, the bike starts good. However, the starting point indicated in your instructions did NOT work to set the sensor plate, but the old recommended...
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    Trade - trade 19 front spoke for 19 mag

    I have a 36 spoke 19 front rim powder coated black,I would like to trade for 19 mag. Rim is great shape other then one of the holes for mounting rotor is striped out.
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    timing and serial number

    I have the chiltons manuel,and in the timing section it states engines with serial numbers below 11764,alighn the rotor with the mark to the left of the letter F. The only number i have is 2F0-107053,So,do i alighn with the F or to the left,or do i need to find another number.thank you gents.
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    timing and serial number

    I have the chiltons manuel,and in the timing section it states engines with serial numbers below 11764,alighn the rotor with the mark to the left of the letter F. The only number i have is 2F0-107053,So,do i alighn with the F or to the left,or do i need to find another number.thank you gents.
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    cruising in 2nd gear holding throttle study and

    Like i was saaying throtttle study in 2nd and i get a hesatation,is that a flat spot? And i just went thru and cleaned jets and carbs. Bs38 carbs. Needle clip set at manual specs and mix screws set at specs,bike does have pods and open pipes.Any suggestions would be appreiciated.:bike:
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    bring back the xs650

    Im know im dreaming but i wonder if Yamaha ever would?
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    broken tappit stud

    Hey guys i searched the forum for this issue and couldnt find anything,so now im posting this but can somone tell me what size bit and thread taps to use for the smaller studs for the tapp:Dit covers? Thank guys.
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    johnypag spyder chopper?

    Im looking at 250 pag very nice looking or a xs650 bobber thats not blingbling but nice and well built..both same price.wich one to go for?
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    top end rebuild$

    Whats a average top end cost?
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    set valve clearance,noticed somthing?

    sorry for all the novice questions but, i was wondering why the end of the valve adjuster on the two exhaust valves are not pointed in to the center of the valve.just seemed like the back intake were more centered. Is this how it should be or do i have somthing bent or warped? thank u for your...
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    have compression test results,queston.

    Hello, i did a compression test today. 115psi each cylinder was its best. I thought it would be higher, the bike isnt hard to start and runs pretty good.If i set the valves will it brang it up to par? Or does this mean shes gettin tired,and needs rebuilt???????? Any info will be apriciated.
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    i.d. engine

    Can anyone i.d. this engine? I havnt seen this number before 2F0-107053 .
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    old oil filter ,need opionin

    Hey gents, my old filter had sludge aand some fine metallic or maybe shavings of somsort,can anyone explain what this is about, the shavings are very small.bike runs well just a slight tick from the front cylinder. Thank u, jo jo
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    How do you check oil pressure?

    just rebuilt my oil pump and i maving some anxiety . i can see the gear going and i removed a tappit cover and it sprayed some oil,so i think its ok . im just wondering becouse i was alittle confused when i saw the arrows on the pump parts i just pointed them to eachother and made sure it spun...
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    steam coming from dipstick hole when i checked oil........

    CHecked oil after i road for 1hr.,and noticed steam coming from oil fill hole. Is this a bad sighn?:shrug: any advise ould be appreciated ,thank u gents.
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    oil level in normal range even when bike is running????

    My question, is this normal. Shouldnt the dipstick be low,becouse oil is circulating? Excuse me if this is a ignorant question.
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