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I am running a PMA setup and using a Sparx capacitor with no battery. Currently, my bike is running well. No major issues (fingers crossed), but could probably use a little tweaking here and there. For a kill switch, I am using a Single Pole Single Throw automotive switch that breaks the...

Has anyone ever repaired spark plug threads in an XS650 before? It looks like the PO of my bike had some type of issue with the spark plug threads and maybe drilled an tapped the hole. The threads per inch are fine and a spark plug will thread without binding, but the diameter of the hole is...

I am trying to get my project running for the first time and have been having the issue of what seems to be a back flow of gas through the carbs and out the air filters. I am not leaking gas, but I will get the occasional puff of fuel out the air filters when starting and do not know if this if...

I have a set of 35MM forks which I am looking to lower between 2"-3" and want to build/machine a set of lowering spacers myself. I know there are a number of lowering kits out there for very reasonable prices, but I am a student right now and have very little money. I have access to a...

I bought a run down, broken, and neglected 1978 XS about 2 years ago (unfortunately I lost the pictures from when I bought it) with the hopes of turning it into a bobber. I've been doing a lot of reading and a little commenting on this forum for a while I have been working. First off- Thank...

I have been preparing my engine for paint/rebuild and needed to remove my rotor assembly. Because the engine is out of the frame, I cycled the transmission up to fifth gear, then blocked the chain sprocket so I could loosen the nut holding on the assembly. With very little effort I could hold...

I've been working on my project and have been trying to decide what I am going to do for turn signals/tail light. Here in Wisconsin, turn signals are required by law (for bikes after '72). I thought I might try to integrate my tail/brake light into my directional lights and eliminate the...

Just browsing the local ads and came across this Harley. "This Harley has a springer front end it has a Honda motor in it now and runs and rides great I have some Harley parts to go with it I'd you we're ever interested in putting a Harley motor back in it. If interested please call...

Greetings Everyone, I have been reading lots of good information from this website for many months now, bought an XS back in November, became a member at the start of this year, and this is my first post! (I hope I am posting this in the correct location) I have this internal desire to...