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    Wanted - WTB - early xs ignition switch

    I have a set of XS gauges but I don't know what year there from. PM me your email and send a photo.
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - Colorado area Parts blowout

    Do you still have the set of BS34 carbs?
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    Wanted - BS34 Carbs

    Looking for a good complete assembly of BS34 carbs.
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - BS34 Carbs

    Are these still available?
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    Wanted - Rotor and Stator

    I found them somewhere else.Thanks for responding.
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    Wanted - Rotor and Stator

    I’m looking for a good condition Rotor and Stator for a 1980 XS650 Special. Rotor with magnet and stator with mounting holes for electronic pickup. I believe 80 to 84 are all the same.
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    Electric Starter Problem

    Retiredgentleman - Thanks for the reply. I’ve already tried that and it's over 6 Lbs. Hard to get a good reading but i would say about 8 Lbs.
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    Electric Starter Problem

    I have the typical electric starter problem. The starter only engages sometimes, the other times it does not engage and just grinds away. I’ve tried everything I’ve found on this. I’ve tried several different starter clips and #4 gears. I’ve tried tightening the starter clip loop. I’ve tried...
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    Wanted - Side Covers

    Gary What do you want for the top set in the right photo? Dave
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    Wanted - Side Covers

    Gary - I don't care if they have decals or emblems. How much do you want for the tank, sidecover set? Dave
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    Wanted - Side Covers

    Looking for side covers for a 78/79 XS650 Standard - 2F series. I’m going to repaint so paint condition is not important.
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    Carburetor Parts

    I have an 80 XS with BS 34 carburetors. Can someone tell me what the stock Slide (Jet) Needle and Needle Jet (Main Jet Holder) numbers are? Thanks - Dave
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    What Did I Do?

    Weekendrider I already tried that. With the side cover removed the clutch is disengaged. It seems when I tried to loosen the adjustment it pushed the rod too far and the clutch is stuck disengaged.
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    What Did I Do?

    80 XS. I was trying to do a main clutch adjustment. I tried to loosen the lock nut at the left side cover. I could feel it was trying to disengage the clutch but nut would not loosen. The clutch is now disengaged all the time and the kick start is not engaged. What did I break?
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    Carburetor Question

    5twins – Thanks for your reply. I'm beginning to think your right, it's a sync problem. That seems to be the only thing that makes sense. I did sync the carburetors but that may have been before the bike was running correctly. I may have got them way out of sync. However, the left/#1 cylinder...
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