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thnx for the quick reply leo,while waiting for such a reply, i was noodling on it and came to your first solution. i find it amazing how often one gets locked into looking at something a certain way.i also find it amazing how often one has to take something apart after supposedly being finished...

hey guys! recently the faceplate on the tach on my 80sg came loose,so i purchased a nice replacement.however it must be off of a newer model as it has 4 bulbs (high beam lite is one ) of course the wiring is different. original tach has two bulbs/3 wires-yellow, blue, and black (black to each...

yessir! my opinions have been based on info from this site and mriggs/hugh/xsjohn and so many others are top rate as far as i can tell.i'd love to throw a bbq for everybody here one day.alas the logistics of that are more daunting than a build.we'll see....an xs...

i've read a coupla threads on this-i treat this info like instructions,when i'm over my head,i'm not too proud to ask for help or farm out the work.i just want it to be right... and thanxs for the heads up. it's been recommended that i skip the comp rel, do you think it's a problem if i use...

thanxs for the encouragment.i feel an informed plan reduces mistakes,and i do have some mechanical help-he just isn't as specifically familiar w/xs's and these projects in particular...hence asking you guys who've done it before-helps me avoid ignorant goofs.less :banghead:and :doh:more:bike:

oh,you had to say it. thats like giving me directions to your house and telling me; "you can't miss it!" lol. i do wish i didn't have to pull the motor for this one. prefer to move the rock once-could be significant down time with all the "little things " that should be done while its...

already ordered from cb-this one i think i can manage . i've seen various photos and threads for specs and directions,and i'll be having an experienced tech look over my shoulder.love the idea of these adjusters w/xsjohn intake oiler/cooler mod.thnx for responding...

again w/ the thnx,sounds like the only way to go...

forgot to list mriggs. definately! i'd love that part #my translator has no effect on his website.how'd you do-dat? thnx for your input!

I thought the comp rel might might be overkill. was thinking it would help save the e-start.probably easier to have a spare e-start or kick it if it wears out.thnx

many thanks to all contributors to this site,been reading tons for quite awhile and i've learned just enuf to be dangerous.lol! 80 sg xsjohns needles and airbox mod,dimpled 1 piece pushrod/ bushing/seal ,mikesxs oil filter cooler,fork kit,2nd f disc/ caliper kits ss brake lines,hhb...

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i'm no expert,but many moons ago,my 80sg got"unstable"in the front end when my REAR wheel bearing went bad. spent the night at a reststop in effingham ill. sleeping on a picnic table,in the rain,awoke and discovered i had been attacked by carpenter ants-had bites all over my face.it looked like...

thanx,guess i should re-read more thoroughly.:doh:

Hi guys,so much good info here and helpful xs-smart people.Thanks for sharing. I'm working on xsjohns oil cooler mod and i'm looking for the restricter plug for the upper section of the feeder tube...hmmm unable to attach pics but in 'tech' 'misc''xsjohn mods'top end cooler'attached thumbnail...

i'd be interested in both if available...

here here! i'm still soaking up his ideas...

Pics of stock sissybar ? How much shipped to 64114? wood-z@live.com or pm

Just started using amsoil 20/50 syn this summer replacing yamaha 20/50 - bike seems very noticebly happier,more torue? Cooler? Better mileage? For sure "happier"

Hows the exhaust underneath? Shipped to 64114?