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Hi all I've been adjusting my valve clearances and come across an exhaust valve that won't open enough to get a .15mm feeler guage in. Does anybody know what could be wrong? Sticking valve maybe? The valve appears to go in and out OK, new timing chain adjusted OK. Other valves adjusting OK. I...

Does anybody have any tips to setting up the cable to the Mikuni vm34's. It came with the single cable and junction box. Just need to know; 1. best way to solder the small tube onto the cable on the carby end eg just solder or do you crush the tube a bit? Or do both? 2.Best location to...

Can anybody tell me when the XS started on the rear hinge for the seat. I'm not that impressed with the special seat and would like to fit the flatter seat of the older models onto my special. Has anybody put a new seat (cover / padding etc.) on the special base that looks like the older seat...

Hi all, Iv'e rebuilt my engine (1979 sf/f non CDI) and put it back together. Have replaced the points with a Pamco ignition. The valve clearances are OK. The Cam chain is set OK. The Carbie has been cleaned out 100 times (and Iv'e read the Carbie info 101 times) so think the Carbies OK. Fuel...

:confused:I have BS34 Carbs that have a pilot jet on top of each carb. One has a black stopper. Question 1- do these jets turn all the way in or should they be backed off a certain amount of turns? I've noticed that the tip of each jet protrudes into the carby exit shaft. Question 2 - Does...

Can anybody supply me a wiring diagram for twin coils please? Have points ignition.:confused:

Can you do away with the light checker? Have a 80 Oceania model and I'm using a 79 sf wiring loom. My bike didn't have a light checker that I can find so the loom I have has a plug for one. Did the 79' have 2 condensers? The wiring diagram shows 2. If nothing gets plugged into the plug, does it...

I need to replace the camshaft in my 80 special (Oceania model SF) due to wear. I've got a replacement on ebay. My original appears to have bushes inside but the replacement has nothing. Question - do I get new bushes or go for bearings? Would have thought bearings would be preferrable. Also, my...

I was at a service station today (gas station to you Americans) and noticed a chopper with an XS650 motor. I was checking it out and the owner returned to his bike after paying for his petrol. Immediately, we were talking about his bike. His passion was apparent. He was a rough sort of dude and...

Hi all, how much is involved in converting a bike with a separate regulator and rectifyer with one that is combined. The bike is an 80 special (Aussie issue) with the wiring of a 79sf-2f. I ask because I've heard that the solid state combo is better. Also, anybody know where I can get a colour...

:confused:Is this the only way to start a thread or ask a question? I'm restoring a 1980 Special that has been sitting around in a humid environment for several years. Man, it was a mess. First job was to identify the model. Engine number is 3W6000768, which should make it an SG but theres...