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I was planning on maybe putting the bike on ebay once it starts to warm up, but I figure I may as well put it on here first and see what happens. Here is a link to a full album: http://picasaweb.google.com/CooperBennett/XS650CafeRacer?feat=directlink This is a cafe racer converted from a...

I'm afraid I'm about to reveal just how ignorant I am with electrics. I have an older model ('72 I think) stator which I want to use to replace the original '81 model stator. I also have the correct sized nylon screws. There are 4 screws on the brush holder; I gather that the top 2 and the...

I noticed that I've got a pretty good oil leak from the lower bolt on the front cam chain guide. The leak seems to be coming out of the smaller bolt that fits into the other bolt. All the copper washers are in place. The threads on the guide inside feel stripped....it is definitely on the...

Well after going through the Curly's charging guide I've decided that my stator is shot. I I have an '81 with Pamco; the rotor and reg/rect are stock. Can anyone tell me if I can use one of the earlier model stators? I'm not sure what the difference would be? Maybe something with the...

So I have been trying for days to get this thing ('81 w/ stock carbs) to run. It was running until a few days ago when it died and hasn't wanted to start since. I've pulled the carbs 3 times, so I'm pretty sure they're clean; mix screws are 2.5 turns out. Compression is good. I have...

I noticed something today while I was fooling with my bike trying to get it to start...it may be completely normal but I'm not sure. I'm getting 12.08 volts on the ignition circuit as it leaves the fuse box. At the coil, I'm only getting 11.62 volts. I cleaned the connection (all wiring is...

Before I forget, this applies to an '81 Special II with Pamco. My bike hasn't been charging; after poking around w/ the multimeter I came to the conclusion that the brushes just need replacing (fingers crossed). I ordered a set but they won't be here for a few days. In the mean time I...

Does anybody who is using the 17" reverse cone shorty mufflers (mine are Emgo, I assume the ones from Mikes will have the same problem) have any tips for how to modify the center stand? I mounted the mufflers on to the stock headers on my '81, but now the foot bracket of the center stand...

I got a new mini speedo and tach for my project from partsnmore (which by the way has these for $32 apiece). I got it all hooked up but I'm getting no reading on the tach. I was thinking the problem might be the tach drive on the bike, but unscrewed the cable on that end and put it in my drill...

Back when I got this basketcase the mufflers had holes rusted all through them. So I just chopped them off. Its an '81 with stock headpipes. Now that the bike is running, I'm wondering if there is a simple and cheap way to buy some mufflers and attach them to these headers??? If so what size do...

Ok, I just finished a rebuild of my '81 with TCI ignition. I also rewired the whole thing from scratch. When I finished the wiring, but before I'd gotten any wheels on the bike, I cranked it briefly. Fast forward a few weeks, I put the rest of it back together, but there's no spark. If I...

I've got a bunch of assorted parts for the 34mm stock Mikuni carbs on the later model bikes. Someone tried to remove the cover on top of the air/fuel mix screw and buggered up the carb bodies on the attached set in the photo. The other carb body is in fine shape. There is a set of float bowls...

side covers, rear hub 2. Side covers. From a 1981 XS650H Special II in New Ruby Red. Good shape, could be painted any color you'd like. $12 + actual shipping cost. 3. Rear hub. Does not include brake hub cover. Do not know about the condition of the bearings. Hub appears to be in...