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Hi All, never used these carbs, came with the bike, but look to be in good condition. $50 plus freight. Off a 1978 xs 650 special

Hi all, I want to have my swing arm extended and keep a standard extra one if I dont like it. Are the drum and disc brake swing arms the same?

Hi all 1978 xs650 special. looking for the best way to mount a solo seat. I dont have a drop seat mod and have not hard tailed it.Bought 2" springs. Anyone let me know best way to mount?

When I purchased the bike po already had them off, so know nothing about them. $50 plus freight.

Hi All, Looking at seats options for 78 xs650 spcial. I am keeping the shocks. looking for a nice seat that will fit the flatter mount. Ordered a la rosa 16" x 13" seat, which was great quality, but I think I will go for the 10" wide x 13" long for the bobber look. also trying to figure out the...

Hi All, This is my first build. I cannot get into fifth gear and thought it was a four speed! How do I start to investigate this problem? I have a 78 650 special. done lots of mods (pma, electronic ignition, pipes new carbs, new wiring, solid clutch pushrod ect) but not sure how to proceed..

Hi All, I am assuming no one has any parts breakdowns ect on mikexs pwk carbs... but I have two questions. I have posted two pictures. One is of tiny brass screwin fitting. probably 1/16 inch. I am missing one on my carbs, what is this? Just looks like a plug, is it needed?. the other 1/4...

Hi All, I've looked around, but I am looking for pics of installing tc bros forward controls on 1984 650. i want to see how to modify existing controls to install forward, any help?

Hi all, I have read through all the posts, including rriggs. My bike is running 4000 rpm at idle. How do I turn the idle down? I have shorty exhausts and mikes pwk carbs. Should I be at about 2000 rpm?

Anyone with a good sump cover? Mine has a small crack

Hi All, I don't see the answers I need in the many posts on pma. I have a 79 special, with Pamco and I installed mikesxs pma. First, the old stator had seven wires as pictured . I think I understand the new pma wiring, but what about the blue neutral wire and yellow headlight, starter overrun...

Hi all, 78 se, Comes with an adapter to move lower shock mounts about 2" back. I have standard 12.5" shocks. any idea how this affects suspension? Should I modify front shocks to some how match? I am interested in a brat style mod. I don't think I want a lower shock, seems to have only 3.5' to...

Hi All, 78 650 se. I have a problem with charging. I noticed I have what seems to be a solid state regulator, correct? Should the screws holding the brushes be nylon, and why? If so, where would I get them? Thanks!

Hi All, I have 78 se. There is a connector coming off the wiring harness. I is loose sitting on top of the case. Anyone know what it is and where it goes?

Hi all, I purchased a 1978 xs650se. Lights do not work. I removed the rlu and jumpered it. Question is this-First does the bike have to be running for the headlight to work? What is the function of the headlight on/off switch and when /how does it work? I may just want to disable it, if so How...

Hi All, new to the forum. I purchased a 78 xs650 special for $1000. Has xs performance carbs, 10" bars. 12" shorty mufflers and misc mods to start bobber project. I am not sure I want to go hardtail, although I like the lowered ride and extended wheelbase look. I have looked at extended swing...

Hi All, new to the forum. I purchased a 78 xs650 special for $1000. Has xs performance carbs, 10" bars. 12" shorty mufflers and misc mods to start bobber project. I am not sure I want to go hardtail, although I like the lowered ride and extended wheelbase look. I have looked at extended swing...