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    points vs electronic 80/81motor

    ok will do a little more digging thanks
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    points vs electronic 80/81motor

    i have 4m4 motor according to the chart is an 80/81 but has points when did they make the change over? does this sound right?
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    For Sale - 74 TX 650

    74 frame w/81 motor roller chassis, new tires several new parts. bike needs reassembled as far as fenders air box dash etc. PO started project then stopped. ohio title in MY name. would prefer it go to someone to finish I can part it out but don't want to do that. pick up in central ohio $1500...
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    keys.

    i do have the key/lock numbers but the person i talked to did not have the blank but i will keep digging. thanks for the chart it will be helpful
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    keys.

    are there any other people the makes keys, the main man in Pa. can't make mine he has no blanks. this is for a 69 yam AT-1, but i will need some extras for my 650's. hope it's not an issue to ask on this site for other Yamahas. thanks
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    engine teardown:

    ok gives me more to plan for, probably needs a good general checking over. i better study up on tearing these things apart. i have a 81 engine i may practice on thanks
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    engine teardown:

    i did a compression check 130psi left 120 right. is that in the ball park? i couldn't find any specs . again 25 k miles.
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    engine teardown:

    thanks for the input, compression test good idea i forgot approx. 25k miles i was working on other items then saw people mention tensioner issues. when changing oil and screens i did not see any plastic pieces. i will run it rest of season then figure out next step. it had been sitting 2 yrs( i...
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    engine teardown:

    just need some clarification, i have a 75 B leaking head gasket(leaking oil).in order to pull the head i have to remove engine from frame, break the cam chain to remove the head, once I get this far i should replace the cam chain tensioner and related pieces.. Sounds like a winter project to...
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    It's time to start a winter Project. The Red Bike

    which supplier did this come from? it does look a lot stronger.
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    "Restored" what does that mean to you

    this is almost like which the best oil,gas, brakes etc. i like to see them original style or with updates that make them safer or with a personal twist,color that keeps the original theme. Choppers, bobbers are not my style. the xs650's are kinda like women you can dress them up, but the...
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    tach/speedo bulbs twist type

    thank you i didn't think they were that weird. leds will even be better
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    tach/speedo bulbs twist type

    where can i find the round base twist type instrument bulbs? i can't see a number on the base. this is for 74,75,78 models.
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    vacuum petcocks

    i have recently picked up a '78 with vacuum petcocks. i tried to read other info on them , not sure what the problem is with these. even after being rebuilt are they still not reliable? is the problem that somehow gas can still flood the carb? I have a 75&74 with regular ones should i just use...
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    oil sump filters

    my new green one is not that nice but working on it. All stock except for mufflers but the dark green does stand out.
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