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    Steering stem question

    Does anyone know if the steering stem from an xj650 is the same size as from an xs650? I need a stem for the Springer project Im working on and someone I know offered an xj650 bottom tree for basically just the cost of shipping. I looked up and found that the bearings are the same size for both...
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    Wanted - Brat Kit

    Anyone have a brat Kit they want to sell? I'd prefer visual impact style but any kit really would be fine. Thanks
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    Need dimensions for clutch basket cush drive plate replacement nut/bolt combo

    My dumbo ass broke one of the tabs off the cast aluminum basket part of the clutch while using the wrong tools to try and remove the center nut (play stupid games win stupid prizes!) I found one on eBay for super cheap ($12 shipped!) But- it had 2 of the cush springs busted. so, last night...
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    Lithium Batteries w/ stock charging system?

    Just wondering if the stock charging system on my '80 special is compatible with a lithium battery or if its liable to start a fire or explode or something? Couldn't really find anything just using Google and I want to be pretty certain before I go and drop some cash on a new battery and it ends...
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    Drilled out mag wheels

    Hey y'all I just wanted to share a few pics of the drill job I just finished today on my front mag wheel. Obviously needs to be painted still, but I'll probably wait until after I finish drilling the rear and paint them both at the same time. Hopefully I'll have the rear done soon, I'll post...
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    Question about Springer front end

    Can anyone tell me why the stock XS650 wheel cannot be used for a Springer front end? Every one that i have looked at says that you need to convert to a Harley front wheel, And I was just wondering, what's the difference? And why can't the stock wheel be made to work? And If it CAN than what...
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    Question about frame modification

    So I have a question regarding an idea I had for a brat-style frame modification... The first image is my rough attempt to replicate the Brat kit that I wanted to put on my bike, I'm sure most are familiar with the design... but seeing as it appears nobody sells/manufactures these kits...
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    Pamco E advancer?

    Can anyone tell me where to get one? Im already running a Pamco on my bike that was given to me by a friend, hardly used at all. But I think the same cannot be said about the mechanical advance unit, it seems pretty well used.. I think it might be on its way out, cause I was having trouble...
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    Electrical/wiring issue - bike completely dead. Please Help!!!!

    So I have an '80 special that I've been working on, cleaning up and slowly removing the unnecessary bits. A few weeks back I yanked the stock battery box and replaced it with a little welded electronics box under the seat and was about to install a little bracket to hold the battery, but I've...
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    A little help needed regarding wiring of the safety relay on '80 Special

    Hi y'all! So... I might of made a little mistake today, it's not really that big of a deal (at least I hope not, haha!) but while I was working on replacing all of the big bulky white connector plugs in my wiring harness, I went and chopped the plug off of my safety relay before realizing...
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    Need Help! Electrical problem after Pamco install

    Hi folks, so today I installed a Pamco on my '80 XS650, first installed the advance mechanism and all that, then hooked it into the stock coil on my bike, and she fired right up, I proceeded to check and adjust the timing, and she was idling just great, then I hopped on to take a test ride and...
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    Front end swap question

    Hi everyone I just picked up my first xs650 a couple months ago, a 1980 Special, and I have been frequently visiting this forum for answers to many of the questions I've had, so right off the bat I want to thank everyone here for contributing such a wealth of knowledge about these awesome bikes...
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