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VM34mm carbs from Hoos on a stock motor. Default jetting from Hoos. See pic for exhaust set up. Bike runs really well for spirited riding, always starts immediately. I set up a wideband AFR meter. Generally runs between 12.5 and 14.0 which all feels good. Heavy throttle stuff ~13 Except...

I suddenly wanted to get an XS650 this Summer and blindly bought the first project I found. I knew nothing. 74 TX650A. Advertisement said abandoned project and it only needed a seat and taillight, it had new flat slide carbs and electronic ignition: Simple enough? I was out of town at the...

New In Box solid state regulator rectifier for older 1970-79 ‘B style’ regulator (sends positive voltage signal on green wire to brushes to activate magnetic field instead of ground signal). For sale $85 includes shipping. Unopened and brand new. Includes solid state unit and connector kit...

I bought a project bike, history unknown, it has been sitting for years. I rebuilt nearly everything but I did not go into lower crankcase or take off right side cover. Oil I used is 20/50 Valvoline ‘racing oil’ (full dose of zinc) I milled the left cover and put a VTR1000 clutch slave on...

I have ‘74 XS the 6 pin harness coming from alternator has: - white - white - white - green - black - blue (neutral) I purchased Mikes solid state reg/Rec for ‘70-‘79 part number 24-2089. following picture are the instructions. I’m not sure why the instructions for 70-79 specific part has...

I purchased my project recently and included Mikes performance carbs (the PWK flat slide knock offs). Previous owner bought and installed 3 years ago but never ran them. Still have the box from Mikes. In the box was the extra jets. Main extras were 120 and 130 with 125 installed. Guy I bought...

New bronze bushings are installed. Was very tight, but threaded rod did the trick, pulled bushings in tight. The original pivot tube felt way too tight, and there was galling, so I ordered a new tube. The new tube into new bushings felt real tight, but it barely started by hand so I greased...

Just getting into ‘74 XS650, new project to me. Speedo was in a bucket and reads 16k miles. General shape of bike is ‘fair’. Last registered 2013. Considering how initial inspections are going, most everything needs attention. Previous owner bought it 3 years ago, put on electronic ignition...