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  1. rodemyyamaha

    Points "breaker" cover housing gap

    After tearing the engine down and cleaning everything up I am now putting everything back together. On the right and left side of the heads where the Points were located I have cleaned up the old gaskets and now am reinstalling the breaker cover housing that contain everything. I have new o...
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    Make Offer - Seat, Tank and side panels 1975 XS

    I have these items to sell. Make me an offer. PLEASE no rediculous offers... be real guys. Live in 71291 Zipcode.. west monroe louisiana
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    Needing advice on how to convert to single cable throttle

    I am putting internal controls on my bike and was wondering if anyone has done this using one throttle cable from the control to the 2into1 splitter from MikesXS. Any assistance will be much appreciated. http://rodemyyamaha.com
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    My first build is about 90% done

    Well.. this is my first build... wanting to pay very close attention to details. I am freting over a couple of details that have held me up. The bike has a lot of copper and copper powdercoating on it. The front copper fender is too high in the pic but that is not the final location. The...
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    1st Build - 1975xs Bobber

    Well I have not been able to work on this puppy for a while but now I am finally making progress. The bike will have a lot of copper and copper powder coated parts on it. The engine is back in the frame so now it is time to get on the "dreaded electronics". Ready to fire this babe up!!
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    Will 1977 forks fit 1975 triple tree?

    Hey... a gentleman on the forum has a set of 1977 forks and I need to know if they will fit a 1975 triple tree I have already powdercoated copper. Any ideas? Thanks
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    Wanted - Fork Lowers for 1975 XS650

    Hey guys... really need a good set of forks for a 75. The lowers and all of the internals are what I really need but will buy complete set of forks if I need to. I have a mint seat off a 75 if anyone needs a trade. Help me get this babe finished. http://rodemyyamaha.com
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    Yamabond on top and bottom of gaskets?

    Hey. Starting to putengi e back together. Should I put Yamabond on the top and bottom of the gaskets? Thanks
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    Wanted - WNTED Forks to fit 75xs

    Hey guys... I need a set of forks for my bobber project. http://rodemyyamaha.com/ The internals on my existing forks are all F#$ed up due to the original owner, a 400lb man, adding spacers inside that were too long. Anyone have some lying around? How much shipped to Monroe Louisiana?
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    Springer Front End for 75 XS650

    Hey... my forks are wack and I want to replace with a springer. Anyone have any ideas or info on where I can find a springer that will fit? I have tried to find ring clips for my forks but no one seems to have a clue. All of the exploded views do not list the ring clip on the plunger so I am...
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    Front Forks - Ring Clips

    Hey... rebuilding my front forks. Looks like someone had put a couple of long spacers inside and it caused the ring clips to break. Any idea where I can get the ring clips that are inside the forks? I have a pic of one included but the larger one that goes inside the fork tube is messed up...
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    Can I replace the starter gear with the engine still in frame?

    I know this is a silly question... but can I replace the starter gear without taking the engine out of the frame? I have the new gear and all of the parts needed. Thanks
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    2 into 1 throttle for 1975 bobber

    Building a bobber out of a 1975 xs. Http//rodemyyamaha.com I will have internal throttle and clutch. Has anyone done the internal 2 into 1 throttle cable? Need some guidance and ideas. Already have the 2-1 gizmo but am wondering about how to sync and cable adjustments. Thanks Ride Hard...
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    What Electrical Parts to Replace

    Ok.. I have a 1975 I am bobbing (see at http://rodemyyamaha.com) and I have a Pamco Ignition with the Mean Green coils. I would like to know what else I should replace. I have spent a lot of money on this jewel and want everything to be the best. I will be making my own wiring harness so...
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    Greetings from Louisiana.

    Afternoon everyone. I wanted to introduce myself and let you guys take a look at my build. I am from Louisiana and have been an avid biker for 45 years. A few months ago I came across an article about a race called the Stampede.....3,000 miles in 3 days. Some of the rules state that you must...
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