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    Headlamp has a mind of it's own...

    thanks for the awesome advice. I'll try it out tomorrow!
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    Mono-shock (whitexk) complete

    :thumbsup:
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    Headlamp has a mind of it's own...

    I'll open the headlamp and make sure everything is connected properly. Thanks for the info and be safe out there!
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    Headlamp has a mind of it's own...

    78 Special The headlamp was not working properly so I replaced the headlamp plug thinking it would resolve the issue. Did not fix it. The headlamp works about 50% of the time and it fluctuates a lot. The moto runs well and is not affected by the intermittent headlamp. Could it be a bad...
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    Wanted - Looking for a frame W/ title

    thanks for the info
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    Wanted - Looking for a frame W/ title

    How much are titled frames going for?
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    For Sale - Parting Out 1981 XS 650 Special II

    Thanks for the seat! I'll let you know when I get it.
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    FNG from COS

    The chrome tank was well plated. Makes for no rust inside the tank. I'll snap a photo tonight. :D
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    FNG from COS

    Jim, Thanks! It's a clean rig and was super cheap (compared to east and west coast prices). Trav, I grew up in California and after my first duty station in CO.... I could never move back. I've done a good amount of traveling and nothing compares.
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    FNG from COS

    Can you see it now?
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    FNG from COS

    Figured... Like i said... chrome petrol tank = no rust Runs strong and leaks no oil. Daddy had to pull trigger.
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    FNG from COS

    Stone..... Thanks for the welcome. I guess I can't purchase anything else because I have no room in my garage. 2 Atvs, 3 xs 650, my truck and roomies car. It's a mess in there! btw... have you ever seen an all chrome? It makes for a super clean petrol tank... no rust what so ever.
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    FNG from COS

    Well..... this morning I started browsing the local area for parts. I drove 2 hours south and found a legit 1980 parts bike and a 78 (w/ rear disk brake).... all chrome... 20k miles... great motor. I was not planning on it but i had to pull trigger. In less than a month I now own three xs650. A...
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    Cafe Racer is on Discovery HD tonight.....

    I wish I had cable television also..... :/
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    Clutch is not working (83 xs)

    Got home after a long day at work and did what both Travis and 5twins advised.... Works just fine now! Travis and 5twins... THANK YOU!!! :thumbsup:
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    Clutch is not working (83 xs)

    I'll try that after work... Thanks for the help. I will update accordingly.
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    What do you do for a living ???

    Took the military route after high school.... learned Telecomm and now I'm a Telecomm Engineer and full time student. During the summer I spend most of my time downhill mountain biking (WOOHOO) and in the winter I snowboard. Just started tooling around on my xs and I hope she will be in great...
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    Clutch is not working (83 xs)

    Just ordered new filters. I'll be switching to diesel motor oil. Thanks for the advice and I'll keep you folk posted. Thanks!
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    Clutch is not working (83 xs)

    I'll be doing more research on the topic. Tomorrow I'll change the oil and see if that somehow magically works.
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    Clutch is not working (83 xs)

    That's correct. Changed oil... mikes xs tech tips "15. Q. What Engine oil should I use ? A. We recommend a high grade 20W50 oil with a SAE rating of SJ or Higher. " Clutch plates sticking together eh? What does all that entail?
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