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    For Sale - 1978 XS650 parts / project SoCal

    All just moved to California from Illinois. Bike has been apart in pieces for ~6 years. I've been torn on putting it back together but house reno and spending time with the kids has taken priority. It is missing parts, but I have also previously bought parts to work on customizing it. Clean IL...
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    Cafe Builders - Orange County

    Hey all, just moved from IL to CA. I'm looking to complete my project (started years ago but kids, work, etc. Slowed me down). Looking for someone to get everything in working order and do some customization. Thanks
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    Rattle canning the tank

    Just wondering how many cans of color and clear I'll need. Color comes in 11oz size. I plan on doing 2 light coats of primer (have plenty of primer), 2-3 coats of paint, and 2 coats of clear... Is this too much or not enough coats? Thanks
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    How to remove lock collar for triple w/out hook spanner

    Hi all, I must have visited at least 7-8 stores including hardware stores, automotive parts stores, etc. Even tried calling a yamaha dealership. No one has a hook spanner around me thatvi could find. Is there a way to remove the 2 lock collars for the triple tree without a hook spanner...
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    For Sale - Parts from 1978 XS650 Special - Chicago

    All, I am selling multiple parts off my 1978 XS650 Special. All prices are + shipping (please provide me with your zip so I can get a quote). All prices are also OBO. I haven't sold anything here yet so I don't have any feedback on the forum. However I have a 100% eBay rating (spoon_13)...
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    Starter trouble

    Hi All, I swapped the hi bars that were on my 1978 xs650 to a set of drag bars (soon to swap again to clubmans). Anyway before I swapped the bars, the electric starter worked just fine. All I did was put the drag bars on ans now no electrical start. Down to just kick start right now. Any...
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    For Sale - Black Drag Bars

    I'm selling a set of black drag bars I bought on eBay. They are 7/8" bars. I believe they were $25 + shipping. Selling for $20 + actual shipping charges. I already mounted them, but will be taking them off as I ordered a set of clubmans. Let me know if you are interested.
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    Aftermarket triple tree questions

    Hi, I'm new here and I was wondering if there are any benefits (other than looks) to swap out to an aftermarket triple clamp / triple tree. I was looking at getting one but don't know know of it's worth it (should I be spending my money on more important things).
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