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Had a family emergency back home. Rode the beast back. On the way started running rough. Hust figured I would have to tune her up when I got here. Turns out my mixture screw backed itself out. Looking for another. I'd like to pay express shipping. Have to get back next weekend. 3615638357 if...

I don't see why to spend 100 on it at a shop when I can buy a light for half that. But I don't know what the breaker backing plate is.

Basically what it says. Wiring for a toggle switch? I know for a fact that she's cutting on and off. And its getting annoying.

It seems like I'm getting a weak/intermittent spark in the right side. Is it possible to have one bad wire and not a whole bad coil? I don't have access to an ohm meter. Should I just cut the wire and change the boot? And when I go to start it, it doesn't want to get going right away. Because of...

I found a set from back home. Do you think they are worth 150. Of course I'd have to open them up for a good cleaning. But I'd have to ship them.

I'm in a bind with my only transportation. Overnight or express shipped if possible. 3615638357

So I did the cam chain tensioner and valve adjustment. Need a timing light. Broke the carbs down.... pretty clean. One Carb bowl had a float arm that had been broken and welded. Both carbs floats were at 27 with no bend in tang. Not sure why that is but I bent them to 22 and then I got fuel out...

I need an opinion whether its a bad idea to take to work tomorrow. I feel like may be I should work on these tomorrow. So I won't have time to break the carbs down or do a valve adjustment til this weekend. Today I changed the plugs and she ran better but still very poorly. It pops at idle...

I'm in the Los Angeles area and was wondering if anyone knew of a good mechanic in the area. I found a guy but have no real back story on him. Its obvious that I should replace the stock carbs but its out of my budget. He said I should replace the carbs, clutch and chain. As well as back to the...

I replaced all my lights and switches. Now I've run into trouble. Turning signals went from standard single wire to two. Or did the eye hole that was connected to them the ground? Tail light, brake light went to single light, but I thought the light was grounded through the housing...

I have some stock stuff for sale if interested. handlebars grab bar chain guard head light starter

I'm interested in a set of handlebar risers. Preferably about 4in and maybe one or two back. Thank you

I am in the worst situation. I was supposed to be hitting the road in ten days. Yesterday I was gonna drop off my engine to have the cam put on. Well it turns out that my roommates mom cleaned up the garage and my new guide got thrown out some how...

Hello again guys, do you think the xs has enough power to carry 2 people for a few days? pretty much the gist of it, anything I can improve on to do so? we're looking at 300+ pounds. I hear different theories on whether larger bores increase the power so I don't think it matters but...

So I'm hoping I can get the 277 done. Anyone know how to do your own ignition? Anything I'm missing here? Crank rephased Cam rephased Ignition... is this really all that's necessary for the rephase? any suggestions for what else might be a good idea to swap? clutch rod or...

How far could I ride without needing an oil cooler? I was planning some pretty lengthy rides. Also, any thoughts on achieving these in a less costly way? This is all she's lacking. PMA-looked into the swap idea but barely less than the kit. 277 Crank-if no one here can do it, sending it...

I'm fixing to take apart my cam chain. Wondering if it's reusable? I have the appropriate tool for taking apart a chain.

I'm on the verge of rebuilding my 80xs. It has 8k miles that I know of. It runs rough, has probably had gas(from the faulty petcock) seep into the engine. Not to mention on the engine, which I think has thinned the oil on the chain making it seem like I have an oil leak. Anyway, I am really...

Nevermind the head gasket question, figured that out already. After a little snooping I get the feeling that the 3rd oversize pistons won't work for a 80xs. Is this true? Or can I bore it out to the 3rd piston range?