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    Adapting a 19 inch Morris Mag 7 spoke wheel to a 78 XS special 650 with disc brakes

    Hello does anyone have any ideas (recommendations) on how best to adapt these wheels to the front and rear to my XS. I already have a 19 inch Yamaha 7 spoke on the back using the Omars Conversion kit. Wheel sizes are 1.85x19. Thanks Bill
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    Wanted - Finned Cam and valve covers

    Hello I am looking for finned covers for my 1978 XS650 Thanks Bill
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    Jemco Exhaust for 1978 XS 650

    Hello. I am considering getting a set of Black Jemco high Exhaust for my 1978 XS 650 I would appreciate any feed back on their quality and fit issues and if anyone has pictures of the system that would be wonderful. I talked to Greg at Jemco by email and he said they need about 8 weeks lead time...
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    Brake light wiring Question 1978 XS 650se

    There are 3 wires on the harness that go to the brake light. They are Blue Yellow and Black. This matches up with the schematic . The Black is obviously for ground but I am not sure which of the others is the main power wire and the one that works off the lever to get the light to go bright. I...
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    Spark Plug Question

    I am currently using NGK BPR7ES plugs with a NGK resistor plug cap and Mikes XS Performance wires and duel coil.. I was thinking of changing to Champion plugs. Apparently, N7Y Champions are the cross reference to the NGKs. Does anyone have an opinion on the Champions or recommendations of a...
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    front fork ID

    Hello. Can anyone ID theses forks. i was told that they might be from a Virago. They are on my 1978 XS 650 SE I am having a problem finding a front fender for it. The XS fenders I have looked at do not fit as the mounting holes are not wide enough apart. There is a 2 1/2 inch spacing between...
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    Ignition upgrade

    Finally. No more points. Got this Mikes XS ignition upgrade installed on my 1978 XS 650SE. Also, New advance rod and coil set up, and of course timing and carb tweak. Bike runs great. I wish I had done this sooner. Now if the snow will just go away LOL, I can get out for a good ride
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    1978 XS 650 rear inner plastic mudguard

    Hello. I have a 1978 xs650 se and it doesn't have the rear plastic mudguard installed. Can anyone show me a picture of how it mounts on my frame. Thanks. Bill
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    Flasher relay dilemma

    I have a 1978 xs650 SE. The flasher relay box I have has as you look straight on to the front, a Brown main power wire going into the top receptacle, A Brown with white stripe wire going into the left side that I believe takes the power to the handlebar switch, and a Yellow with Green stripe...
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    Flasher dilemma

    Hello. I have a 1978 XS 650 special. When I activate the turn signals either left or right, all turn signals flash at the same time. Its great to have 4 way flashers but this cant be right. If anyone can help me with this problem I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Bill
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    Installing a 35mm Ceriani front end on a 1978 XS 650

    I want to install the pictured front end on my XS and was wondering how hard it would be to do this. any help would be appreciated. I would also have to find a bracket to mount the front disc brake caliper. Thanks. Bill
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    MAC performance 2 into 2 Reverse Cone Exhaust Part # MAC -22-Y650B

    Hello. I am considering the purchase of this system from Niche Motorcycle on EBAY for my 1978 XS650. Does anyone have a picture of this system mounted on a XS650. Also, does anyone know how loud the system is and if there are any problems with it. Thanks. P/S, I know its a stupid question but...
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