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    Wanted - Xs-1b tank emblems

    Title says it, looking for some of the oval early style emblems . Red or black
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    Wanted - Reg/rec for PMA! ASAP!

    Hey guys, my week old pma kit decided it felt like going on a rampage and a problematic stator took out my battery and reg/rec in one clean sweep. Self destruct mode.. So I'm looking for a 5 wire reg/Rec to throw in ASAP and get this thing going again. hit me up!
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    PMA Failed and left me stranded..Help please!

    Hey all, So I just recently got my ride back on the road as some of you may know.. I swapped over to Hughs PMA and Pamco petes ignition. Running a capacitor, no battery, kick only, minimal wiring with a fuse block in a little tray etc etc. Green monster coil.. Anyways.. SO My bike...
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    Wanted - Oil delivery tube

    Anyone have an oil delivery tube they can part with? Mine disintegrated...
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    Valves hitting piston? With video..HELP

    hey all, just finishing up the new build on my bike. Got some oil in there and just gave it a few kicks to see how smooth it is etc. Ignition is not wired up yet so obviously, I'm my trying to start it by doing this. When I kick it, I get a sound that sounds very much like a valve hitting a...
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    Wanted - Early style front caliper for 34mm forks

    Title says it all. Doesn't have to be in good shape, just no seized pistons please! I have a stainless line, as well as a slimline mikes style master cylinder I can trade!
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    For Sale - Stainless front brake line 35'' sale or trade

    hey guys, have a stainless brake line up for grabs. It's got straight fittings, turned 90 degrees from each other. Brand new, will include te copper washers. Perfect as a replacement for the two piece line, or for any bike with euro/mx/tracker bars. $30 plus the ride. If you insist on a...
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    Countershaft Seal install advice

    Quick, but silly question.. Im having troubles getting my new countershaft seal in. It just doesn't seem to want to pop in. Its well oiled, and I have tried to bang it in but it just wont go.. Any tips?
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    Brembo brake with spoke wheel woes, Help!

    I have been trying to get my brembo goldline all hooked up, with Pandemoniums bracket kit and am having a few issues. The forks are I strongly believe 76 xs650 forks, 34mm, which according to dan, do not need a rotor spacer. Now, these particular forks are a bit funny, as the calliper...
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    Just curious, Am I the only one who had a hellish day wrenching?

    Quick vent, Motor WAS all back in the frame nice and pretty like, until, as Im installing my PAMCO, realize the god damn cam was off a few degrees. AGhh. SO, yank that bitch out solo in a cloud of fury, get it up on the bench, tear down, re-assemble, and what happens? Oh, just break a...
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    Clear alternator covers, Ready to go!

    Hey all, The much talked about clear covers for your any year 650 with a PMA swap are ready to go. These guys come with brand new stainless hardware, are precision cut and ready to bolt on. Here is some info about Margard, from emplastic.com • Excellent optical clarity • Extremely High...
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    Camshaft Bearings, Does anyone have a set in stone way to clean?

    Hey all, Yes, I have read the shop manual, and can't find a specific way to clean, and more importantly, re-lube the camshaft bearings. I have read that using kerosene, diesel, engine cleaner, brake cleaner etc is a great way to clean them. Done, Now how the heck do you re-lube these so...
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    Another piston clearance question

    Hey guys, I have been doing a lot of searching and can't seem to come across max tolerances for piston clearance.. I de-glazed/honed mine and they are at .004" on each piston. Measured correctly. I have new rings as well. Is this too large of a gap? Do i really need to rebore? The...
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    Wanted - Right side engine cover, In any condition (the worse the better).

    Title explains, Can be cracked or broken, doesnt matter. Using it for a "project" Im in Victoria, Canada, but will take anything willing to ship!
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    The Stovetop Scrambler: 1974 tx650 Scrambler Rebuild

    Well its time for a winter redo of my ol' xs so here we go. I have just returned from Southeast Asia broke, hungry, and jobless. Good news is, I scored some shop space with some rad local dudes I met on a ride earlier in the fall. So that means I get to ACTUALLY build! Woohoo. I actually...
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    For Sale - Rebel 10.5" Shocks (for yo bratstyle build!)

    10.5" eye to eye, Chrome, in great condition. Lowers the rear end about 2"s.. Straight bolt on. $70 Plus the ride.. Im in Canada but shipping shouldn't be to much via USPS
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    How to: Pimp yo' ride with some BMX footpegs

    Heres a quick how to for all you jerks wanting some better foot pegs then the crappy rubber ones.. 1. Steal the pegs off of the bmx owned by little shit living next to you 2. Borrow your mothers carving knife 3. Remove those grandpa pegs in which you currently rest your feet on 4. Trim down the...
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    Anyone ride their XS off road?

    Yes, Im serious. Anyone else ride their xs off road? I took mine through some wicked single and double track yesterday. Hit a few small bumps and jumps getting a bit of air.. If you do, what mods have you done to help? Its a damn heavy bike for it, and I find the gearing not quite...
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    Tuning help! Revving up..

    Hey all, So my bike was running a bit rough so I did some tuning..Before, the right side was running hotter and the left side was fouling the plug ever 100kms or so. I realized the valve clearance on both sides was WAY off. The right side seems/seemed to have a sticky rocker as well. So, I...
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    XS Clock made with spare parts!

    Thought you guys would enjoy this.. Made it today out of an old clock, sprocket, and engine cover (xs750) Enjoy!
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