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My 1978 xs650 hardtail chopper has been running rough after it warms up and I let’er rip on the highway, typically past half throttle. It seems like it starting doing it after I adjusted the cam chain tensioner. Carbs cleaned and didn’t change anything. The main jet size has been fine in the...

My stator went out again. I didn't buy the stator from HHB but from all the list of "compatible" stators for the banshee swap. First one went because it was too wide and was rubbing on the rotor, grounded and also cooked my small battery. This one was narrower, had the clearance, was wired...

I'm prepping to paint my frame now that it's almost riding weather here in Montana. First timer but I'm not looking for pro results. Read a lot on here and going the cheaper route and doing the rattle can method for my base coats, aka sandable primer and ivory enamel spray paint. I...

I installed a Banshee rotor and a Kawasaki Vulcan/Drifter stator to my '78 xs650 using Hugh's Hand Built stator backing plate, stator mount & hardware. I had a wire rubbed through by the rotor rotation because I didn't tucked it away enough. When I pulled the rotor to inspect and fix the wire...

HHB PMA on my '78 xs650. The flywheel was slightly touching the stator wires that I thought were tucked away from danger and caused a wire to get exposed. This caused my battery to not get full voltage making the bike very poorly. I pulled the flywheel and noticed some wear on the inside in a...

I had the flywheel run through a wire coming out of my PMA system so I got to pull the flywheel to repair it. Would anyone be kind enough I lend me their flywheel (not OEM rotor) puller so I can save the $25+? I'll mail it back to asap. Thanks

1978 XS650 with pod filters, straight pipes and bs38 Mikuni's. Just replaced pilot jets from stock 27.5 to 30, main jets from 135 to 140, upped the clip on the jet needle to the 2nd slot from the top, have the mixture screw out 2.25-2.5 turns and had the entire carb sonic bath cleaned. Still...

Now that I've got my first chop wired and fired I'm get as much info on dialing in the carbs. It's a '78 xs650 with bs38's. Pod filters with straight pipes. Have new mains and pilots of larger sizes coming but had a question about the air barbs that would have been used or stock vacuum...

Finally got my '78 xs650 wired and fired up. Runs ok but needs a larger main and pilot jet since it has pod filters and straight exhaust. Only problem is, the dumbass who owned it before me stripped the fuck out of not one, but both float bowl plug screw heads. The dumbass then chewed the...

Just to make sure I'm not losing my mind, I wanted to get a second opinion. I almost done with my first ever build so I'm a green horn. I have a '78 xs650 with bs38 Mikuni Carbs. I purchased a new throttle assembly from TC Bros. with the vintage grips. Bars are not taller so the stock...

I'm doing my first wire up for a kick only '78 xs650 hardtail. I've got a wiring diagram but I've never connected wires, etc. Looking for advice on types of terminals/connectors to use when wiring up my bike. Thanks.

I was curious if the Pamco ignition is necessary if I'm installing a Hugh's Hand Built PMA. '78 XS650 hardtail chopper project that's going to be kick only on a 1.3ah 12V battery instead of a capacitor. Anyone know? Thanks amigos.

I'm working on my first chopper with my '78 xs650. Looking to put a springer fork on 'er with a rake of at least 6-10 over (70's style buy not extreme denver style). Anyone have any advise? Are there frame modifications that I need to think about or hardtail geometry to match? Thanks.

I'm working on my first chopper with my '78 xs650. Looking to put a springer fork on 'er with a rake of at least 6-10 over (70's style buy not extreme denver style). Anyone have any advise? Are there frame modifications that I need to think about or hardtail geometry to match? Thanks.