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I will also look into your suggestions I appreciate all your help. I have looked into upgrading the charging system it seems like a lot...

Great I'll definitely look into, thank you.

Thank you, Any suggestions on the suspension?To the best of knowledge it has the original suspension now, I am strongly considering...

Thanks, I would imagine the fender will suffice with my current riding habits, it's good to know though, if I ever step it up I will...

Great thank you for the videos, I've watched a bunch on YouTube I'll check these out asap and take a look at those carbs. If you figure...

Thank you, someone else had also suggested spraying starter fluid or carb cleaner around the carbs(avoiding the air filter side) as a...

Thanks ,the fender is back on, had it off for a day or so, didn't even ride it with it out. I do appreciate the advice though. Just out...

I actually removed the front fender to make it a bit smaller. Thank you for the greeting, must be some nice riding down there, I live...

How's it going everybody, if you can bare with me I'm just figuring out this whole forum thing, I an not what you would consider a tech...

Gotcha that's why I prefaced it with I'm not sure how this works. Sorry if I jammed anyone up, I assure you that was never my intent...

Will do thank you for the information. I adjusted the clutch and it took care of the delay in acceleration, however it's still...

Thanks for the info I appreciate it. I know these bikes all vary, you'd think it was as old as me , oh wait it is. I'm still trying to...

Are they doing this India,Africa,Asia, the Middle East, or is this only planned for certain types of countries? I know what constitutes...

As well there definitely is a "deep state " although it can go by many names, has many faces and wears many hats, it is made up of...

I think Jim makes a very good point here, the only thing that continues to puzzle me is why almost every country ,the proverbial, "We"...

The powers that be can insist on developed countries adhering to absolutely ridiculous environmental standards all while outsourcing...

I personally haven't been dying much reading, I was working on Morals and Dogma by Albert Pike, it's considered the Holy Bible of...

Great to know, the gentleman that previous owned the bike also just had the oil changed, weather permitting I'm adjust the clutch and...

Thank you so much this was what I was thinking, it doesn't last long just a second or 2 and I let off the throttle a bit when it does...

Glad to hear you're still well, 70 is the new 50. Are you still riding? By Providence are you referring to God or Rhode Island? I know...

I am however slightly aware that the carbs have a huge amount of effect on the performance and so many things can go wrong. I really...

When I'm accelerating immediately after shifting into 4th and 5th gear the engine is lagging upon acceleration the tach is climbing the...

If the carbs are clogged or not set up correctly this could cause the engine to Rev high during hard acceleration?

Thank you so much for your help, to the best of knowledge the guy had the carbs rebuilt upon the mechanics advice, the bike then sat for...

My friend I couldn't agree more, but we must never forget these people are playing chess not checkers, as stupid as they may seem they...

Best of luck to you my friend hope you stay safe and keep doing what you feel is right. I'll be saying a prayer for you.

How else would it start other than a proposal? I don't know how closely you follow the actions of most governing bodies, almost...

I particularly would not "put on a uniform" for this government in particular, they are one of the worst, my patriotism stems for my...

You tell em Rambo

See what I mean "looming back" supposed to be looking back

I do the same thing all the time or the autocorrect changes words on me. Sometimes it completely changes a word other times it doesn't...

1984 was written by George Orwell.

Thank you, my top priority is definitely to get it running perfectly mechanically before I do anything, this however not being my first...

Those are the actions of tyrannical government, thank God we still have the 2nd here if they try to stop me from enjoying my God given...

Thank you for getting back to me, I just got the bike it does have the stock carbs to the best of my knowledge, I haven't done...

I'm 5'9" so definitely not tall, I'm looking keep it close to original while giving it a bit of personality, I really like the Gravel...

I hate to speak negatively about another person's hard work but it definitely is not what I would consider great looking. Looks like...

Hey fellas hate to jump in the middle here but I'm lost when it comes to technology, I'm probably posting in the wrong place. I have a...

This is what I'm starting with hopefully I will be able to make some changes soon, I'd post the bike I'm just finishing but it's Cb500t...

Am I confused or is a brat tail similar to a hard tail, does it eliminate your rear shocks? I was thinking of just sweeping the frame...

I agree Raymond, I've been looking and found some more worthy candidates think I'm gonna keep this one relatively in as close to stock...

That is exactly what I mean literally, I am using that bike as my inspiration.

Correction it's my first xs650 I had an 85 maxim 650. It was a very reliable bike

My name is Adam I'm new here, just bought my first Yamaha it's a clean 1979 xs650 Special with 14,000 original miles. I was born in 79...