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    Motorcycle shop suggests electronic ignition for 71XS1-b

    As shown the motorcycle shop suggests electronic ignition on points bike. Is that maybe the consensus?
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    650 XSB-1 Left key on

    Gentlemen in the process of tuning I left the key on for three hours - the battery is now dead. Would anything be damaged by that?
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    XS1-B Sudden Stop/Motor Dying

    Ok - Yesterday my headlight suddenly went out. That was wierd and coincidental I thought. I just get this bike and after 50 years the headlamp dies? Ok-moving on I pulled out the big sealed headlamp unit, took the ancient bulb out and carved a modern bulb on my grinder to fix the hole...
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    Who's in Florida?

    i was just wondering if there is ever a 'get-together' in Florida (it seems everybody is moving here anyway).:) Anybody can come of-course, I just wonder if there is anybody in my area near Tampa. I actually live in Thonotosassa, Fl.
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    Xsb-1 650 Retard - new headlight project

    Guys, I was flushed with success from my retard/kickstart project ( My new handle - "Retard"?). I went to ride the bike five minutes ago (in the dark) and no headlamp... Took the light out - its at my desk - this thing looks like a unit of some sort and I don't think you can just change a bulb?
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    XSB-1 Timing Retard

    Dear Forum, I am about to retard the timing on my bike (to reduce start-up kickback). I have never done timing before and think I can do it anyway. I have ordered JIS bits to remove the cover plates. I am awaiting them before I can even get started. The phillips-like screws on this bike are...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - 1971 xs1-b Tampa Florida USA $6800 USD

    I am new to this forum. I just bought a 650 xsb-1. I am absolutely in love with this bike -its the most fun bike I've ever owned. ( I've had a Honda CB 350 and a Bonneville T100) Sadly the kick starting of it is causing me a right knee problem. I have to sell it. It is garage kept and has been...
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