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"Well, try and stay out of trouble, if you can't, be careful." -My Grandfather

I'd get out a DMM and start poking around for excessive voltage drops and repair the necessary connectors. I'm currently working out similar problems on my Seca.

I like muriatic acid as well. Only problem is you need to immediately line the tank or you get instant rust. I've also had good luck filling the tank with carb Gunk. No rust after.

I got the cam out and head off no problem. It's the cast bit of bracing between the cylinders that's messing me up. I'll probably just break it as I am replacing it anyway. Thanks for the reply.

Hi guys, currently working on a '71 that I had given to me. Engine was seized but got it free. Then decided I should do a teardown and see if it needed bearings etc. Got the head off, and went to remove the cylinders but there is a brace between the cylinders so the chain wont slide through...

I'd love to restore it to original, but I'm missing quite a few parts. That's why I'm leaning toward a bobber of some kind. I'd be quite happy with a good back to original engine build, just wanted to explore my options. Thanks for the input so far. Maybe I'll browse the classifieds to see...

Hello all, i'm new to the site and XS's. I have a 1971(I think) XS. Haven't had a close look at since I got it a year ago. I think it's a 71 cause there is only a kicker on it. Now that I've gotten my '82 Seca pretty much wrapped up I'd like to start collecting bits for my XS. My biggest...