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    Make Offer - 1980 XS650 Hardtail Chopper

    Hi guys, gauging interest as I may just end up parting it out unless someone wants it outright. For sale in the Bay Area, CA. 1980 xs650, currently registered and titled in CA -Strong xs650 engine with MikesXS 750cc kit Kick only PMA system, no battery. Pamco ignition -2+ forks and an 18...
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    Am I hearing piston slap? (vid)

    Hope this comes through on video. pulled the bike out of storage and did some maintenance to it today -adjusted cam chain -adjusted valves -retorqued head -changed oil/cleaned filters. Been hunting down the source of a ringing noise on my engine, which I thought was the Pamco knocking around...
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    PAMCO Noise (vid)

    Vid: Been thinking about this issue for a while now, ever since I've had the PAMCO installed years ago. Tried different advance rods as I heard theres a longer and shorter one through the years, ive tried both, still bangs around regardless of the rod. Tried shimming it and getting it to the...
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    mikes 750 kit - only kicks 4 out of 5 tries

    hey guys, weird one here... I've been riding this bike for about a year since doing the 750 kit. only put about 400 miles on it being that its my "when the planets align and the weather is good" rider, but since the 1st start its been only kicking one out of 5 tries. goes like this stuck...
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    1980 gas flowing out of carb mouth

    Hey guys, I think I know the problem, but I want to get a confirmation if I can. Rebuilt my chopper yet again and put a TC bros kickstand on there. While on the kickstand the bike sits far over to the left, further than before. If left sitting, it will start to dump gas out of the mouth of the...
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    For Sale - XS650 2 into 1 headers (Delkevic)

    Recently got dicked over by an ebay seller. Bought these pipes but they dont fit the mid controls I have on there. So now I gotta sell. Note that these are just like the Mikes 2 into 1 but the pipe after the collector is a larger diameter than Mikes. Both are meant to be used with stock...
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    Wanted - Pre '74 short rear axel

    Just informed that I need a shorter rear axel. Anyone have a pre 74 rear axel lying around?
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    rear axel length?

    Hey all, Is there any difference in rear axel length depending on year?
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    For Sale - Late model 2inch shortened forks

    I'll post pics later tonight, located in Norcal. Shortened using Hughes parts 120+shipping
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    Trade - 2 inch shortened forks for some extended forks

    Switching things up a bit. have some 2 inch shortened forks (hughs kit) from a 1980 i believe. Looking for some extended forks, somewhere in the neighborhood of 4-6 over. LMK, in Norcal
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    Vibration Reduction- 750 kit or rephase

    Hey guys, testing the waters here.... So I built an XS chopper a while back and I'm going to be rebuilding it again with the intention of making it better for a wuss such as myself. I've done the usuals as far as vibe reduction (solid riser bushings, adding rubber where possible, carb...
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    Finished Build- 80 xs650 bobber. Bare-Bones

    Check the gallery, big thanks to all you guys on here for the info and parts!:thumbsup: http://imgur.com/a/JVzYn
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    Auto Advance Mechanism replacement arms

    It's this part: http://www.mikesxs.net/product/14-0652.html But i really dont want to spend 70 bucks for the whole thing when I just need the arms. You guys know anywhere I can buy those separately?
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    Great, PMA Install- stator plate bolt stripped.

    Doing the pma install and i was putting the backing plate on to put on the new stator/alternator, snapped off one bolt going into the crank case...it's beyond salvaging...i broke off a easy out in the hole not my finest hour. i use a bar style torque wrench and i guess it wasn't sensitive...
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    Foot Clutch- wont completely let go

    This could be a stupid question. Situation: -Engine in frame, no oil for about a half a year. Functioned fine before teardown. (nothing on the engine touched, bc if it aint broke...) -chain/rear wheel not hooked up, still building frame bits -foot clutch is hooked up, when actuated it...
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    Make Offer - 72 xs650 front hub and brake setup

    got a 72 front hub thats been rattle canned, but the bearings are ok. Front brake rotor that goes along with it. Located in brooklyn if you want to pick up. Otherwise make me an offer.
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    Wanted - Rear drum brake and hub for a spoked 16

    Want the full assembly, Le me know what you have. Located in Brooklyn ny 36 spoke setup if that makes a difference
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    Make Offer - 80 xs650 Instruments, Headlight, Starter

    Make me an offer for the speedo or tach, headlight bucket/light and starter. All work well and just came off of a 1980 xs650. I'm located in Brooklyn NY, can ship.
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    Wanted - xs650 front hub.

    Looking for a front hub that i can build up a wire wheel with a disc brake. Located in brooklyn ny,
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