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    76 XS650 Wont stay on

    So after installing the Boyer electronic ignition, replacing spark plugs, the motorcycle ran amazing, better than it probably ever has. Last week it was about 38 degrees and i tried to ride it, it started with the choke on, i left the choke on a few minutes so it can warm up otherwise it kept...
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    '76 XS Boyer Ignition Install Wiring

    Hello, Im installing the Boyer ignition KIT 00303 and have a few questions Based on serial number it appears my exact model is XS650D. After removing the points, it had 2 wires running from them, an orange, and a gray which also had a black wire running into it. From those two wires come out a...
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    77 XS650 Ignition System Reccomendations

    So since it appears that getting a good set of Advance springs is a issue now, does everyone recommend changing to an electronic system? from my understanding this replaces the Points and removes the springs? Just had my springs break and i bought new ones but the bike is not running correctly...
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    1979 XS650 Backfiring

    Hello again, I recently replaced the foam on my air filters after i saw they were dried and broken up. I used the green UNI foam and wrapped the filter cages. But also i noticed the Advancer springs completely shredded. I replaced the springs. And lastly the right side carb fuel line metal got...
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    1977 xs650 Advancer Spring Shredded

    I noticed a few metal shaving sticking out from the right side of the motorcycle from the Points cover. I opened them up and found all these shredded circles, see photos. Without knowing at first i figured it was a shredded spring, which it was, both were missing. Question: What could cause...
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    1977 XS650 Air Filter

    I have read through a lot of the posts on here and am having a hard time find a clear response on Air Filters: I currently have installed the MikesXS OEM Air Filter: Part # 15-0653. The foam has chunked off. Do you recommend completely replacing with the same OEM? Or as I have seen everywhere...
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