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First of all, I didn't know their reputation around here before I made my purchases. I own that. I should've done my research first. That said, I ordered a set of new rocker arm assemblies from a vendor, whom shall remain nameless for now. I ordered them with the elephant feet adjusters. I...

Finished painting my tank today. It's not perfect, but this is my first paint job. I used Lil' Daddy Roths Rattlebombs! That's right this is from a rattle can! Sorry for the upside down pics. I don't know why this site does this or how to correct it. Any tips are welcome.

Thanks to my dad (who taught me how to use my head and hands), this site and the great people here, I was able to put this bike back together. I bought it with a motor that had a holed piston an had been run with no oil pump! Frame had no title so I sourced a titled cut frame and hardtailed...

I've searched for a while. Even found a thread that had my exact issues, but it ended with the question I have. I've got a PAMCO w/ E advance. Everything is temp wired and I have no spark. All connections have been tested for continuity and ground all check out. I have been doing the spin test...

I've got no spark! Coil tests 5.5 Ohms Primary with no readings on secondary. I can get a reading on the secondary if I move the leads and shake the coil. That can't be good! The coil mentioned above is a Mikes XS part #17-6822 coil. I'd like to get that same type of coil if possible. I'd be...

Hey everyone. I'm new here and new to XS650's as well, so please forgive my dumb questions. I've built Ford small block racing engines as well as Porsche engines, so I'm not a complete idiot, but I've never been able to tear into a complete, running XS650 motor. My bike was a basket case...

I'm new to the site and picked up an '81 XS650. I've been going through the motor :yikes: and after seeing the cam and lifter wear I knew something was up with the oiling system. I was right...problem is there is NO oil pump!:wtf: The PO drove it for 6 months this way!:banghead: So I need an...