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Having removed the two original coils I thought there would be plenty of room for the new micro coil but it is an awkward shape. This makes it hard to fit under the tank. I have tried making brackets twice but neither worked out. Also the suggested way according to the instructions made it too...

It's a simple question really but how do I hold the rod through the camshaft in place while adjusting the timing marks and tightening the nut on the right hand side? It's a 00303 kit with electronic advance.

My '78 standard setup is a bit fickle on battery voltage, easily gets run down. Charging is good at 14v with lights on. I have measured the current taken when the ignition is switched on at 2 to 5 amps before starting, seems to depend on crank position. I try and get the motor started quickly to...

Is anyone using the Andrew supervolt coils as mentioned in the Minton mods? I am in the UK but I can see them available in the USA. I do find my standard ones behave poorly using electric start unless the battery is fully charged. The kicker is fine which I prefer anyway but a bit extra would be...

I have seen an article suggesting the valve seats are not hard enough for unleaded fuel and that a lead substitute should be added. Does anyone have any information or ideas on this?

Anyone know the suzuki engine 250cc, dohc, single cylinder as used in the DR250C, DRZ250 from around the late 1990s on. Where I am in the UK it was only available as a grey import, so no information readily available. It is the valve clearancies and tolerance figures that I am after. Also how to...

Please tell me I can do this. I have riveted on a new cam chain with the barrels off. Fitted barrels, new guide, head and got the camshaft through the chain. The problem is how to get the chain on the camshaft sprocket, and at the right point. I have given up for today and it might come easy...

I am about to re-assemble the top end for the first time. All new gaskets on order and I have been reading about the sequence and torque figures. One thing I am not sure about is whether to put sealant on the cylinder base gasket. When I took it apart it seemed stuck to the base of the cylinders...

Now I've got to the cylinder base gasket, it's the original and is stuck hard to the cylinders. The material is very hard and doesn't easily scrape. What method can remove it without damaging the metal? Any ideas?

The engine is out and in a cradle. The head nuts and bolts removed, the points set removed, the auto advance notched nut removed and the 3 screws. But I can't get the back plate to release. I don't want to lever too much so what is the method? This is my first XS and it needs the cam chain guide...

This is just a small problem. How to diconnect the wire from the neutral switch on the top of the gearbox area. The manual says it is held with a spring clip. The cover on mine is quite hard and I can not feel a clip in it. It,s got to be easy, I just need someone to tell me how.

Hi, having ridden my '78 for 800 miles since I bought it i know how it normaly sounds but after the last ride of 80 miles it now has a jingly noise. This can't be heard while riding but is very noticable on tickover. It sounds like the large gears behind the kickstart have backlash but is a...

On my '78 Standard with spoked wheels the brake pedal sits too high for me to slide my foot over it without lifting off the footrest. I can't see any adjustment as it relies on touching the underside of the footrest. I am thinking of building it up with weld to make it sit lower. Is this the...

This might be a simple question but how does the piston assembly of the front brake cylinder come out. It's the square type and I am trying to clean it all as the bike has not been used for a couple of years. The basic problem is the brake sometimes will not release fully. It needs a release of...

Hello, my first post. I am in the UK and have an XS650 imported from the USA. I do not want the lights on during daylight, only when switched on. What is the easiest way to alter the electrics to achieve this? At the moment the rear come on with the keyswitch on and the headlights when the...