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  1. LanarkXS

    For Sale - 1980 XS650 Special - Ontario Canada

    1980 XS650 Special in very good condition. Pamco electronic ignition with e-advance and Dyna coil. Period-correct Shoei FM-2 fairing with clear tall and smoked short windshields. New tires. New chain and sprockets. NOS “CASEGUARD” engine guard. Owner’s manual and Yamaha, Haynes and Clymer...
  2. LanarkXS

    Rear tire width/removal

    1980 SG I went to remove the rear wheel the other day for the first time in order to access the TCI. To my surprise the rear wheel would not come off unless I unattached the rear brake caliper from its mount. The tire would not clear through the gap no matter what angle I tried. This...
  3. LanarkXS

    TCI Access

    The bike is a stock 1980 Special. The bike had some running issues. Runs fine with the R/R unplugged. Tried the rare earth magnet install and it ran fine for almost 200 kms before the same running issue returned. Again runs fine with the R/R unplugged. There is a post where someone else...
  4. LanarkXS

    Newby seeks intermittent engine hesitation diagnostic advice

    OK, here goes, first post...... Early in the summer I picked up a stock 1980 XS650 Special with 24,000 kms on it. It looks to be in very good condition. It was running fine when I acquired it. The second day after it was licensed I took it for an "inaugural"ride. It ran fine for 60 kms. I...
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