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My '77 XS build has ended up with OEM headers, cut off several inches past the first header mounting bolts. The cheapo slip on mufflers I have are straight through and obnoxiously loud. Was wondering about Mike's mufflers and if anyone has had good results with any of them. Want a nice XS...

After finishing the top end rebuild, all by the book, I've come across a problem. After setting valve lash on both cylinders, TDC on the compression strokes, only one set of points is lining up with the Firing mark; the RH cylinder is out of whack and would be firing waay off the mark, not even...

Hi guys, getting ready to reinstall my engine into my 77 frame. Removed it using the tried and true method of removing most mounts/bolts and tipping frame over onto blankets to slide the motor out. Any tricks you all use to reinstall the motor? I'm thinking reverse the process, fitting the...

Refreshing a long neglected 77 XS top end and an age-old question comes to mind: what sealers (if any) to use on both the base and head gaskets? They are new Athenas. Gut tells me to go ahead with a thin smear of Permatex aircraft for the base, and nothing (except maybe around the chain tunnel)...