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Any idea how I can loosen up this right side mirror stem? It’s seized by many years’ worth of brake fluid corrosion. Already tried a few days spraying PB blaster.

I took my 78 for its first voyage down the street and back. The idle RPM was around 1.5k, and I haven't yet adjusted with the vacuum gauge but it just arrived so I may do that today. I've also just rebuilt them with new seals and jets, and bench adjusted using two identical small screwdrivers to...

So after oil change and rebuilt carbs, my 78 xs650 starts and runs. I'm having an issue of white smoke coming out of the left cylinder where the engine meets the bolted in exhaust. It's a moderate amount of smoke that starts coming out after a few seconds of run, when the engine and exhaust gets...

Hello, Just wanting to double check if these new tires: https://www.ebay.com/itm/183071313561 IRC GS-11 Tire Set Tire Size - Load/Speed Rating Front Tire - 19"- 54H Rear Tire - 18" - 64H Will fit my existing rims? Here are the tires on my bike now. Front: Rear: Thanks a lot!

I have a '78 XS650, and the front brake master cylinder is all corroded from sitting for 10+ years. The reservoir has leaked the fluid around the brake lever and master cylinder area, and as such do not work. I think the caliper is good, but I am planning to rebuild it. The question is, should I...