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  1. Gpaws1968

    Clutch Pushrod

    I did that, even removing it. With it removed, when I push the cover on, there is a round 1/8" (3mm) gap that doesn't seem normal to me.
  2. Gpaws1968

    Clutch Pushrod

    What did you end up doing
  3. Gpaws1968

    Clutch Pushrod

    I have an 81 XS650. I have been having charging issues, so I was running with the side cover off. The charging issue is fixed, and now I can't get the cover back on as the clutch pushrod is solid. Any sergetions?
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    Not Charging

    The wire and the spring is shorter
  5. Gpaws1968

    Not Charging

    Good morning all, I need help with this one. My 1981 XS 650 is changing what it looks like, 8 volts or so. I thought it was the regulator, so I replaced it, and it's still the same. I then removed the stator and tested it, 0.8 ohms between the 3 white wires, no short to ground. I checked the...
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    Inconsistent Idle

    That was before I started to work on them
  7. Gpaws1968

    Inconsistent Idle

    OK, everyone, I have just found the culprit the vacuum tube that goes to the petcock was disconnected at the tank so I didn't notice it, just took it for a spin, and made a couple of adjustments to the hot idle and bang, she runs beautifully. Thank you all for your help and kudos to those who...
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    Inconsistent Idle

    It's doing it when it warm
  9. Gpaws1968

    Inconsistent Idle

    I've been working on the Yamaha carbs, I got a rebuild kit from Mike's XS, went one size up on the main and pilot, and cleaned the carb in an ultrasonic cleaner. I got it all put together and put them on the bike with rough settings, it started the first kick and could rev it straight away and...
  10. Gpaws1968

    81 Special

    So, do I need a .5mm drill for the hole?
  11. Gpaws1968

    Float Bowl

    Hi, I stripped my carbs down and all looks fine except this hole seems to be blocked, how do I clean it out, I have soaked it in the Berryman Chem-Dip, I have the brushes and cleaning wire, and compressed air and it's still blocked
  12. Gpaws1968

    K&N air filters

    Hi all, I want to install K&N filters on my 1981 XS650 with standard carbs. Does anyone give me a ballpark for the carburation, Jets, and needles ...........
  13. Gpaws1968

    Rev Counter Screws

    For a new Tach on Mikes XS the reference a ratio, does anyone know what ratio the standard ones are?
  14. Gpaws1968

    Rev Counter Screws

    Yeah, I really wanted to keep this bike original, MikesXS has some retro ones
  15. Gpaws1968

    Rev Counter Screws

    So I got the rev counter apart and it literally fell apart, the plastic housing broke, and the needle broke, so I need to get a new clock or clock cluster. Any ideas
  16. Gpaws1968

    Rev Counter Screws

    I cant afford a new one, I need to fix this one
  17. Gpaws1968

    Rev Counter Screws

    Hi all, The screws fell out of the face of the rev counter so I pulled it apart and found that it's a sealed unit, is there any way of opening it up?
  18. Gpaws1968

    Air Screw

    So, I'm back :p I turned the screws out 4 turns and it starts better when cold but has a dead spot at low revs and intermittent backfire, I'm getting a 90-degree screwdriver so will start tuning.
  19. Gpaws1968

    Flasher Unit

    Well, thank you all for your help, I found the auto-cancelling unit and unplugged it, the turn signals work great now.
  20. Gpaws1968

    Flasher Unit

    On the bottom is the letters C, L, B
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