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73 frame/78 motor Visual Impact brat build finished. Shortened forks 2". Lots of new parts. Runs great.

Can someone please help me read these plugs and suggest possible jetting options. The engine is a 78 model with BS38 carbs. I don't remember the current jetting or needle settings but plugs look too rich to me. The engine was treated to a new valve job and new rings about 700 miles ago. The...

Thought I would share some pictures of my Visual Impact kit brat build. Used 12" shocks from a 1978 XS400 to get enough suspension travel. Rear fender is mounted to swing arm. Handmade fender struts combined with sissy bar. Planning to use a king sportster tank to finish the look.

Spent some time in the shop this weekend mounting these bmx platform pedals and 70's style sissy bar.

I recently replaced the 40 year old coils on my 78 XS with new stock coils from Mikes XS. The old coils stopped working when they got hot. Im running points ignition and everything is new. After installing the new coils, the bike runs rough when cold, backfire and no power. After bike warms...

I need advice regarding whether or not to purchase new coils. I recently built a bobber using an 1978 XS650 standard as the donor bike. Electrical system includes new battery, brushes, rotor, regulator and rectifier. Battery is fully charged and charging system works well. My problem is bike...

Took my 78 Bobber on its first shakedown ride today. Rode 60 miles. Success.

Quick question: Should I see battery voltage on the green wire constantly or does the vr115 regulator only send voltage when the battery voltage drops below a certain level? I currently have the stator removed from the bike while I am waiting to receive a new stock rotor, and so the regulator...

I have been restoring a 1978 XS650 and finally have the motor running and sorting out the electrical system. I have the original stator and rotor, but upgraded to the Jeep solid state regulator and built my own rectifier using instructions on this forum. My problem is that I don't get power to...

Just bought an XS 400 and an XS 650 from a family member. Paid $160 for both. Here's pics so far.