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  1. Snikare

    Looking for new Ignition... NOT PAMCO!

    I'm looking for a new ignition. Would like to hear what options are out there that people are using. I'm interested in something simple but would like to get away from points. I've also already been burned by PAMCO, I'm not interested in his ignition. I'd like something more reliable from a...
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    For Sale - Delkevic Header

    Brand New Delkevic Header for sale. I have had two of these because I thought I was going to need to chop one up for the creation of a unique header system on my bike. Turns out I didn't need the second set. So now I have a Brand New set of headers intended for a '79. I believe it will fit...
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    Need a new elusive Right Side Rear Wheel Spacer and Dust cover. Please help.

    I was riding along not too long ago, when I thought I must have run through a pot hole. Turns out the internal race and bearing in the rear wheel totally failed on me. In the process it mangled my right side/ disc brake side wheel spacer and dust cover... Now that I'm tearing it apart to...
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    Look what I found inside my frame....!?

    I drilled a hole in the frame to insert a threaded bung for mounting my exhaust and suddenly go drenched by at least a pint worth of black watery gunk.... So I drilled a small hole in the other side and got the same if not more water and black gunk. I got my exhaust hung, started it up and...
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    elluded by a runaway idle... Can you help me brainstorm the problem?

    I've been doing a ton of work to my bike and have found one problem that I just can't seem to get over. I'd really like to have some feedback from people that may be able to help. Here are my stats- I've got a 1979 xs650 special. There are 10,000 original miles on it. It's running...
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    Where do I find anew one of these? Help

    I was taking apart my throttle shafts to replace the seals. However upon trying to remove the screws that hold the butterfly in, they stripped. And then to top it off the screw remover drilled itself through the side of the screw destroying the threaded hole. Now I need to replace the rod too...
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    What else to do while in the engine..?

    In the next month or so, I plan on tearing my build down for paint and reassembling with a handful of new goodies. While it's apart, a mechanic friend said he would Crack my cases for me and install the 5th gear over drive. While I've got it open though, what parts should I be replacing? I'm...
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    Copper Exhaust Crush Gasket source?

    Can anyone help find a source for the copper style crush gaskets that would fit the 50mm exhaust port on the xs650? I'm installing an aftermarket header and need to put gaskets in. The wound fiber gaskets that are stock, just don't work the same. And finding the copper ones is proving very...
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    What's the difference between the xs650b and the xs650se?

    Does anyone know if there is a difference in the motors of the b and the se models? I'm specifically concerned with exhaust ports on a '79. Are they the same sizes? Thanks for any thoughts you can provide.
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    Wanted - Mike's XS 2 into 1 exhaust header,

    I'm looking for a used or unwanted mike's xs 2 into 1 exhaust header. I'd like to give it a shot, and have heard of small fitment issues as well as unusual performance. So I'd like to give it a try without having to buy a brand new set. If you have a set you're not using, please make me an...
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    Any experience with this 2 into 1 exhaust? Thoughts...?

    I'm thinking about exhausts and would like to install a 2 into 1. Mike's is selling this header and it looks nice. My other thought would be to have a custom 2 into 1 buit to my desire, however this looks like the easiest option. Has anyone installed it? Any thoughts on how it fits, how it...
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    What's this noise......???!! Video attached..

    I've been toying with my motor and my carbs. Everything is in great condition. I've put new jets in the carbs, Cleared out the everything. Checked and tolerenced the valves, played with the timing to fine tune it, and everything is on a new build. I just went for a ride this morning after...
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    Won't fire, even dies once hot... ideas?

    I have a fresh, full new build. I'm using the HHB PMA kit. Everything works just fine until things get nice and hot, then the motor will die. Once it dies, I have to wait for the motor to cool a bit and start up with the headlight off. At that point, I can just make it home from a short ride...
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    help identify this part...

    I have tried like mad to find this part but for the life of me, I can't even come up with its proper name. Anyone know the name of it and where to get one? I have a new reservoir that has a different diameter barb. I'd like to replace this part with the same size barb as is on the...
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    can somebody verify my wiring?

    I have rewired a custom electrical set up on my bike and I need someone that can verify what I have done. I've put it all together and tried testing the bike by looking for a spark in the plugs but I have not been fruitful. I've installed a HHB PMA, to a regulator/rectifier. The green...
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    XLH shocks on a XS650? will these fit?

    I'm building up a '79 xs650 special, and have done lots of special chops and building to the bike. I'm keeping the stock shock height on the bike, but want to put newer shocks on the bike. I've been looking around to find the right shocks, and have come across these...
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    Kickstarter problem. it must have moved...?

    I just did the electric starter delete. After removing my right cover, and deleting the gears from the starter assembly, I checked my clutch basket, and reassembled. I noticed that the kickstart arm was kinda loosely in place, but it went back together just fine. I put the kickstart arm on...
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    Help me choose a good coil for my chop...

    I'm building a chopper from a '79 special. I just put in a HHB PMA and the motor has the original points. I'll be keeping the points until I can really tear into the motor for a full rebuild. In the mean time I need to set up the remainder of the ignition. I'm trying to figure out what kind of...
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    Looking for Inspiration on Lowering Seat Height, ~~~Pics Please....

    I'm getting ready to start the fab on my frame. I'm adding some gussets, and tabs here and there, after I've removed lots of extraneous BS. The last thing I'm trying to sort out is chopping the seat height, and reworking the rear shock mounts, and fender struts. I know there are some nice...
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    Wanted - 1980's Single Port Breather

    I am looking for the shorter single port breather for the xs650. I believe it came standard on the 1980 models. If you have one, or know where to get one. Please contact me. Thanks.
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