Recent content by zekedoobie

Hey guys. I left my key ON for an extended period of time and fried my coil. The primary test came back at 0.5 ohms and I know I need between 2.5 - 4.5 ohms. I tested my newly delivered ultimate coil the same way and I am getting 2.6ohms so I know I did test it right. I'm running 1979 xs650 with...

Hey folks, I feel a bit stupid asking this as the directions Pete gives for testing a coil are pretty basic, but I need confirmation on the 1st step. I have a 1979 and I am running pamco with ultimate coil and a pma with battery and simplified wiring harness. The bike rode great for 100km and...

Old thread but any chance this is still up for grabs?

Just went through the same issue myself and I cut and rewelded but ran into return spring complications. For now I carry a zip tie and break/replace the zip tie every time I use it haha. I think I am going to try using a drum brake shoe spring as a return spring after I weld a mounting point on...

Hey there, Do you know if they would be the same as the ones on my 1979? If they are I took my tach and speedo off and could check the condition of mine for you.

Would you ship the seat springs to Fredericton NB, Canada (E3B 7K9)? Thanks-Zach

Hey gggGary.. I have a 1979 xs and currently have the dual crankcase breather vent. Im wondering if you have a single breather vent that would work for my engine? I am pretty new at this also so any reason why this wouldnt work and is it a direct swap? Thanks-Zach

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Hey, do you have a crankcase breather that has the single outlet for the vent hose? Thanks- Zach

I dont mean to jack a thread but ive been struggling to wrap my head arount that part...on my 79 which is currently points but i am upgrading to PMA/Pamco, do i need the pamco kit with the advance or just the basic pamco? To my understanding i just need the basic. Thanks - Zach

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Where abouts are you on the East Coast. Im in Fredericton, NB. All I have that youre looking for is a brake rod alone but I am going to be putting an order in with XS650direct if you dont find what you need I could tack it onto my order and then forward it on to you. Let me know - Zach

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I would be interested in the carbs if Phil doesnt go for them.