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Been working on my 76 XS and did a complete carb cleaning. The bike sat for several years prior to my getting it. Now that I have done all that I am having issues getting them back on. I have new manifold rubbers and so I am thinking that things are a bit stiff. I did lube up the manifolds with...

Starting on August 31st the annual Chief Blackhawk motorcycle show and swap starts in Davenport Iowa. Last day is Sunday September 3rd. I'm in no way connected with this event but thought you might be interested. There will also be flat track racing too. Hope you can go. John in Texas

The Roadrunner chapter of the AMCA is having it's annual show and swap meet in Phoenix (Avondale) on January 8th. Location is the MMI / UTI campus in Avondale. 10695 W. Pierce. 107th Ave S of the I-10. $20 for swap spots free to shoppers. Gates open at 6AM. I am not affiliated with the club...

Got word from a friend in Phoenix that the January swap meet is going to be held on Jan. 8th. At the MMI/UTI campus 10695 W. Pierce. No word as to what spots cost. Pierce is south of I-10 off of 107th Ave. I'm coming from Texas.

While replacing the headlight shell and fork ears along with installing a used cluster I needed to do a bit of re-wiring. There were some changes in the harnesses between the years. I have been able to borrow the special crimping tool but needed the correct connectors. The ones from Mikes XS...

The needle is broken on my new to me XS650 speedometer. It is one of those 85MPH ones (thank you Jimmy Carter). Need to replace it and want to know what years will fit mine? Don't care if it is one of the 85MPH ones and of course not KPH. Also what should I have to pay for one? Thanks in...

My new to me 76 XS needed new carb holders / manifolds which I have just gotten. Looking at them there are marking L & R so I know they are sided. Then I noticed that they are tapered with one side thicker than the other, so which way do they go? Thick to the inside or outside?

I am working on a new to me 76 XS650. Been collecting parts and now I'm ready to replace the fork seals. Removed the axle nut and washer, loosened the cap bolts on the LH leg and hit the axle with a rubber mallet. Didn't think that would work but worth a try. Next was a bigger hammer and a...