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    Need a safety done in Hamilton Area

    Hello, I just finished up work on a 1979 XS650 and need a safety done in the Hamilton, Ontario area. I checked a local shop and they aren't interested in even looking at a bike that old. Any recommendations on a mechanic who will safety a bike this old? No changes to the frame etc. -...
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    Gofast Innovations JIS screwdriver and impact driver set Giveaway (ends 1/21/22)

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    For Sale - Lots of XS parts , Florida

    NO WAY! My mistake for letting him try it. I should have found a 125 dirt bike to let him get familar with the controls, then, let him try this bike.
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    For Sale - Tank from 1979 Special

    Would you ship to Ontario Canada?
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    For Sale - Lots of XS parts , Florida

    Well, my son just crashed my project on the first ride! I need a new brake peddle and the right foot peg and the mounting bracket. The tank would be nice too if it isn't dented.
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    Decals and Clear Coat

    Hello, I'm finally getting ready to apply 2K Max Clear Coat to my rattle can paint job. I also plan on applying a couple of decals and wanted to get some advice first. Do I simply apply the decal over the rattle can paint, then, apply the clear coat, or, would it be better to apply a coat or...
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    help wiring turn signals

    This worked for me!
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    Battery Experts?

    I haven't run it on the PMA. The 18+V is after being on a trickle charger for a few days.
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    Battery Experts?

    Hello, I'm finally getting around to wiring my bike. I'll be using LED's, except for the headlight, a Hughs Handbuilt PMA, stock points and timing advance. Kick start only I found the batter shown in the photograph. I've run the bike on the battery only (no PMA, lights etc.) without issues...
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    For Sale - 1980 tank

    Do you still have it?
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    Wanted - Tank to fit a 1979 Special

    Hello, I'm in the Hamilton Ontario area. Need a tank for a 1979 Special. I have petcocks and cap, so, no problem if those are missing. Thanks Ian Cooper
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - 78' XS650 parts for sale

    How much for the tank and the tail light?
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - 78' XS650 parts for sale

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    For Sale - parts from 79 XS650 SE

    How much for the chain guard?
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    LED

    Were you able to set this up like a two filament bulb? I want to do the same thing, but, I need a running light and a brake light. No idea how you do that with an LED.
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    Forgot ball bearing, can I remove clutch rod from left side?

    I guess I did the same thing. I was kick starting the bike with the left engine cover off. I finally got it going, stood on the right side gunning the throttle amazed at my mechanical skills. After a couple of minutes, my son walks in and says "hey, what's all that brown stuff on the floor?"...
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    Petcock Crush Washer

    I used yellow Teflon tape on the bolt threads. Seems to work. It's the same Teflon used for gas pipe and was marked as suitable for gasoline.
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    Runs on Quick Start then Stops!

    Hello, I've got a 1979 special, dual points, running off the battery (PMA isn't hooked up yet). The battery is showing about 12.5 volts. I got the bike 2 years ago and pulled the engine to clean it up, etc. I put everything (except the harness, which was a mess) back in place and it sat...
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    swing arm bolt disaster

    Try a little heat.
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    Giveaway: TC Bros Choppers XS650 Builder Exhaust Kit (ends 11pm CST October 1, 2013)

    I just spent a few hours screwing around with the disaster set up that came with my bike, and it looks like i will have to replace it anyway. Count me in!
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