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    Tighten your ATU's or else :)

    This is what happens when you don't use a big enough hammer to fasten it.
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    No Clutch, No Problem

    Delete Delete...
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    My XS is an oddball?

    A few recent threads have made me realize that i may have been misinformed of my bike's history. Many videos of XS650's that i've seen recently show the bike pulling steadily at 85mph but not accelerating hard... when i roll on the throttle my XS screams passed 85mph. The first many times I...
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    How to align triple trees

    I'm getting my XS back together after the accident with new second-hand triple trees, forks, and axle. I've been trying to get the bars to line up with the wheel but after about what is 11 hours now whenever all the bolts are tightened the wheel is several inches to the left. If there is a...
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    First accident: Going to need some parts, guys.

    I got hit head-on............... Just picking up some groceries.... it's just about 50F. Bike is running fantastic and I'm in a chipper mood. Cruising along at 45mph and some guy going to opposite direction feels the need to make a left turn without looking. Well...... I'll let the...
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    Running 14" rear shocks

    I'm considering running 14's this season but I would like to gauge what it's going to look like. If any one here is running them some pictures would be great. Also, what would be the best mototrcycle(s) to get these shocks off of?
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    Re-Keying the Seat Latch

    Has anyone had one of these apart? I've already tackled the ignition and gas cap. They were very straightforward but the latch here is giving me some trouble. :shrug: EDIT: Nevermind. I got it popped. This thread can be deleted.
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    Wanted - Matching Ignition, Gas Cap and Helmet Lock with Key

    [NLL]Matching Ignition, Gas Cap and Helmet Lock with Key Let me know what you have.
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    Wanted - Shift shaft

    [FOUND]Shift shaft Would like an xs650 shift shaft.
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    Wanted - A smaller rear sprocket for my XS!

    I need to lower my revs at cruising speed. I would like a 30t but if you have a 33,32, or 31 I may pick it up. :thumbsup:
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    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Special - $1,300

    Bike is ready to go. Title in hand. Has about 24,000 miles on it. 8,000 of those this season. Call or text me at 612-306-0079. The name is Mike.
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    Thinking about downgrading to a VX800.

    I've been thinking about getting a more modern motorcycle and the only bike that suits all of my needs appears to be a Suzuki VX800. High torque, sporty but not uncomfortable, aftermarket support, watercooled, and under 900cc. I would love to hear from people who have seen or ridden one. They...
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    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Special

    1979 XS650 Special $1,000 http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mcy/1887448330.html xs650.com price: $1,000 Clean title, electric start, and lots of new stuff including alternator.
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    Wanted - Single or pair of BS38 Carb holders

    [FOUND] Single or pair of BS38 Carb holders As the title states I would like one or two. One of mine have deteriorated to the point where the bike is unrideable.
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    Where and how would your XS be if you hadn't bought it?

    I'm sure you guys have had similar threads but I would like to find out what kinds of stories you guys have. When it comes to mine: I was over at a friend's house working on a car and saw a large pile of snow in the middle of the back yard. Went to take a look at it and it was an XS with...
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    Cam-chain tensioner falling apart

    I just took out my filter and found quite a bit of my cam chain tensioner in it. I was just wondering how much longer I have before it is necessary to rebuild the motor.
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