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Does anyone know how I can bypass my ignition switch? I have a stock '77 xs and I want to bypass the switch so that I can just get 12 volts straight to the starter.

Anyone have ideas for a cool tank that isn't a wassell or a peanut that looks pretty cool and sits low on the frame? There is a video of a guy with a 62 ducati 250 wide case enduro tank. It looks sweet, but I can't seem to find one. This is about what i'm thinking though. Let me know if you have...

My stock '77 xs650 quit running on me yesterday and it took me a lot of trial and error to figure out that my kill switch was the culprit. The plastic inside the switch broke into 3 pieces so it is useless and isn't allowing me to start the bike. How can I bypass it to get my bike started?

I have checked everything I can think of. Here's the situation. My bike just quit running on me today. I checked the main fuse and it had blown. Now every time I replace it and turn the ignition on, it blows out again. Not instantly though. Usually it blows as soon as I kick start it or press...

To anyone who has had a similar problem. My bike stopped running while I was riding and it seems to be an electrical problem. First off, where is the fuse box on a '77 xs650? My manual says it's above the battery, but there's nothing there. Second, I think it may be my ignition switch. Would...

My 77 xs is bogging, really bad up until about 2200 rpms, I roll on the throttle and it loses power, then once it reaches about 2300 rpms it revs up really fast. It's fine all the way through the power band from there. I am also having an issue with the rpms staying revved while I'm changing...