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Well I thought I was having timing issues however, I have dialed in the timing exactly where it needs to be and the bike feels like it has no power. I sure thought it was timing but now I believe its carb related. The carbs backfire occasionally and make a loud high pitch noise. idles ok and...

Hey Guys, I am still having problems with my timing. For some reason I cannot get it dialed in correctly. I do have a timing light. Is there anyone in the St. Louis area that could help out? I can provide beer and food or if you prefer cash that is fine too. Please let me know as I really want...

Hello, The issue I am having is timing related possibly. The idle runs great and the bike revs up and sounds fine. When you put it into gear it's like it has no power at all and you have to rev it super high to get anywhere. I just replaced the advance unit and greased everything including...

Hey Guys, Here is my issue. The idle appears to be perfect. However when I went to set the advance and reved the engine it would not advance. I just replaced the ATU with a used unit. Engine idles great and sounds great too. When I shift down to first the bike nearly dies. You have to give...

Hey Guys, Well bike has been running great and I took it for a ride yesterday and it felt like it had no power and it was just running bad. Started checking things out and noticed the half plate on the points side was loose and slid downward. Is this for the timing? I tried reading up on the...

Hey Guys, I have an issue with my kickstart. When I kick it, it works sometimes but other times it just drops with no compression. Could it be that the clutch is not disengaging all the way? Im unsure where to start here. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Hello, So recently my advance unit broke as the nut was not tightened all the way down. As I have found out an advance unit is hard to come by. Is another alternative to switch to a PAMCO kit? And this gets rid of the points is my understanding. 1974 xs650, PMA kit, bobbed out, all new wiring...

While riding I heard something drop on the right side..... the advance unit got completely torn up and needs replacing. Does anyone know where I can pick one up new, used, aftermarket.... anything helps. I cant find one anywhere. I dont need the rod just the unit itself. 1974 xs650 THANK YOU!

I need the Advance mechanism. My bike is a 1974. Please PM me with your price. THANK YOU!

Hello, I have a 1974 xs650 hardtail. sporty tank, new filters, carbs just rebuilt by my shop, I also have straight pipes. After about 5 minutes at idle she dies. She ran good on the highway for the most part but any time I stopped at a light she dies. At one point on the highway she started...

Hello, I have half of a 6" wide ribbed steel fender from TC Bros. This is $159.99 new. Since it is only half I think $65 is reasonable + Shipping. I can send pics on request. Below is the link to see the fender. PM me if interested. Thanks! Steve...

1974 TX650 7 month build. Everything has been redone! still have some minor changes and airbrushing to come.

Hello, I have a 1974 and on the bottom of the carbs there are plastic nipples at a 90%. They leaked gas onto my engine. What do i do with these? Is there a line that is suppose to run from that down to the ground? Or does it go back into the carb? ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED! THANK YOU!

Anyone live in the St. Louis MO area that could help in replacing gear number 4 for the starter gear. I have completely redone the bike into a chopped bobber. its a 1974 xs650. When I use electric start it wont turn over anymore. It just sounds like its running but wont engage the gear. I can...

Anyone live in the St. Louis MO area that could help in replacing gear number 4 for the starter gear. I have completely redone the bike into a chopped bobber. its a 1974 xs650. When I use electric start it wont turn over anymore. It just sounds like its running but wont engage the gear. I can...

Anyone live in the St. Louis MO area that could help in replacing gear number 4 for the starter gear. I have completely redone the bike into a chopped bobber. its a 1974 xs650. i can provide beer or cash or both! Thanks guys, Steve

Hey guys just got the engine turned over after a 5 month build. The kickstart works great however, when I press the electric start it just runs and runs making like a scratching noise. It wont engage the gears to turn it over. ANY IDEAS?

Hey Guys, So I need some help with the brake/tail light. I dont understand how to run the wiring from the hand lever and the foot pedal. I have the TC bros STOP tail/brake light and universal switch from TC bros as well. I have looked at alot of wiring diagrams but cant find one for the brake...

I need a 2-1 throttle cable for a 1974 xs650. I will be running TC Bros. 15" Ape Hangers. Let me know if anyone sells them or know where to buy them. Cant find them anywhere. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

Hey guys, Will a 1979 xs front end fit a 1974 xs? It has the trees on it as well. I would be swapping the whole front end out. I would like to keep my stock front wheel as well. Any ideas? Thank you!!!!