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    For Sale - XS650 Drum Mags ///SOLD///

    $300usd Front and rear XS650 XS650 mags. Drum brake rear. Does not come with rear plate or brake internals, or axles. Needs fresh bearings (I can't vouch for the bearings in it, so assume they need replacing. They may be fine. I don't know. All threads are good. Shipping not included in...
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    1975 Stator: Both Brushes grounded?

    IMG_3999 by QWERTYMage posted Jun 26, 2017 at 11:16 PM
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    Regulator and Keyswitch question

    Hopefully a simple question: I want to make sure I'm getting an accurate voltage reading. Can I (or should I) bypass the keyswitch for my regulator sensing wire? I think the M-Unit (serving as my keyswitch) isn't giving me an accurate reading for my regulator. I want to go straight to...
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    For Sale - Parts Wanted: Late Model Breather Box and BS38 Carb Bowls

    Wanting single-hole, late-model breather box and guts. planning on modding with a breather bolt. Wanting carb bowls only (with the overflow plastics in good shape) for Mikuni BS38s (I don't need the jets). Trying to control fuel overflow better than dripping all over my cases. Who is holding...
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    Redkote tank lining weird thing happened...

    I'm wondering if anyone's seen or heard anything happen like this before. UPDATE: Apparently, this is a common problem. Dang dang. So... my garage-kept bike was out of commission for a few months and I finally got it put back together and rolled her out into the street to test my work. I...
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    1975 Charging question

    The Apology 1st, I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry for ANOTHER charging system question. I have no doubts that the answer to this question does exist somewhere in this board, but it's like finding a needle in a haystack. I have read through a few posts and there is SO MUCH info that I am more...
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    Regulator / M-Unit Blue headscratcher

    OK. This has a lot of words... I'll keep it as clear as I can. The Bike: 1975 XS650b. Stock Alternator (field excited). The Variables: M-Unit Blue (I cooked my M-Unit V2 - moron that later). Antigravity 4 cell battery (Cooked an 8 cell and a 4 cell too - this is getting old and expensive)...
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    Another 75 brat.

    Originally, when I bought this bike, I wanted to do a real-time update as I was working the bike, but it became really obvious that wasn’t gonna work. Progress was slow. So, here’s a writeup of what I did to the bike and why, and if there were any surprises along the way. 1: The Vision. I...
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    How do I delete this post?

    Reposted with edits. I don't know how to delete this post.
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    New Front Brakes won't release

    The parts list: New front brake master/lever, New lines/Banjos, new Calipers (Mike's XS 1975-matching). It was working fine, but was spongy and needed a better bleed. I removed the front wheel while I was at it. The Pads/shims fell out, I put them back in, and pumped the brakes (pre-bleed), and...
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    Wanted - I need 4 (two outer, two inner) links 530 HT Chain

    need to push my wheel to the back of the dropouts and need 4 links. Don't wanna buy an entire chain... anyone have 4 connected links to lengthen my Mike's part number 56-0046 IZUMI 530HTx104 chain? Thanks for the help.
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    Lowing forks problem: stiff as balls

    Hey, y'all. The bike: XS650B Lowering kit: 2 inches HBB spacers The Springs: Brand new Mikes XS Progressive springs cut to sit flush with the uncompressed fork tubes (wheel off the ground) to offer slightly stiffer ride and give a bit of preload. The Oil: Motul 15w @ 175ml. When I fill both...
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    ANOTHER reg/rec wiring question...

    Sorry for another of these damn rewiring questions, but after reading all the dozens of threads about this, I'm more confused than when I started. Here's my system: 1975 XS650 with the original 1975 stator. Pamco ignition. Custom wiring harness and NEW Mike's XS Regulator/Rectifier combo...
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    Help needed: Rotor bolts for spider and hub

    I need to find a replacement for a single missing rotor bolt (small bolt, attached the rotor to the spider) and 3 bolts for the spider (large, attaches the spider to the hub)... What sizes are the two types of bolts (thread, pitch, length)? I will be buying a complete set of each size to...
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    Stubborn Seals? Try a Fork Seal Press

    Thought I would throw this on the forum. I was replacing my seals on my forks ('76 34mm) and trashed 2 sets with no luck. Tried everything (seals in freezer. BFH. Heated up lowers in boiling water. Grease.). No luck. So I decided to make a long bearing press. It worked like a charm 1st try...
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    Wanted - 1 straight and clean 34mm stock length fork slider.

    Wanted: 1 straight and clean 34mm stock length fork slider. Whatcha got?:D
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    What headers are these? (I give up)

    I tried digging around to figure out what headers these are (year or model number)... I'm looking for something that will fit tightly to the engine, will work with the stock mid mounts, and will work with the stock kick arm and a TC Brother's Kick stand... I think these will do the trick...
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    The swingarm locking tab: is it necessary?

    Lost mine. :doh: Can't find a repop. Would red locktite take care of the problem? :confused:
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    XS wiring gurus: Seeking starter knowledge.

    I picked up a Motogadget m-Unit. I may or may not need the relay for the starter... From their manual: M-Unit's Starter Motor Output "žstart" Starter motors which coming with solenoid and a solenoid current consumption of maximum 30A (like Valeo, Bosch, Harley Davidson) can be connected...
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    For Sale - Loaded Gun XS Rearsets unopened brand new

    Loaded Gun Customs XS650 rearsets. Brand new. Unopened, sealed. $200 plus shipping over $10 (if it costs $15 to ship, you would pay $205, etc.) No tax. Save $25 from retail. No tax. No problems. Peace. :thumbsup:
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