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Raymond and /ken' thanks for the kind thoughts.
Ken, an extra engine and missing side covers. Ya just gota love these o;e bikes. I did put a want ad in the classifieds for a right cover. The left one he has uses the decal. In looking at Partzill not sure the 82 will fit. Thanks for the offer...
About eight weeks back I had to spend a couple of days in St. Louis and to occupy some down time I pulled up Craig's List to see if any XS stuff was available. And to my surprise there was a non-running, titled 1980 XS650G listed for $350. A couple of texts later I was on my way. As is...
Been thinking about this whole switch thing and since my XS1B build includes putting an electric start motor with late model regulator/rectifier and TCI ignition I've decided to use later model handlebar controls. Right side with kill switch, starter button and if I can find one with a...
OK all I've got a question on a late model starter/lighting relay. (yeah I'm starting to sort out the electric components, their mounting and wiring things up)
Courtesy of Jim from a previous post I have a question on this. On a wiring diagram from one of my manuals it shows the Blue wire...
I got a starter motor and carb set from Jim. He provided great pics showing condition, leaving no doubt what I was getting. Parts were packed well and promptly shipped. Simply great service from Jim.
I'll be not be using vacuum petcocks so that is pretty much a mutt point for me.
Jim, is that the set you are willing to part with? If so shoot me a PM.
My current build is putting a late model electric start motor in an XS1B and the BS34 carbs are longer on the horizontal axis which means the side covers will not fit. I'm looking for a set of BS38s from a 1978 or 1979.