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    Rear drum mag and disc mag

    Are rear brake drum mags and rear disc brake mags interchangeable?
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    For Sale - XS650 frame

    Moving and would like it gone. No title, $200 obo and shipping on your dime. Located in Odessa, Texas, and if your closer to Cincinnati, OH it’ll be that way at the end of May. I was going to cut rear section to use but now that the looped hardtail has come out, I’m going that route. I do not...
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    Opinion on valve wear

    Same valve, but on one side it’s clean and the other side has some imperfections…I did scotch brite it to clean carbon off. Will the imperfections be a problem, or is valve good to go? Thanks
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    Starting motor unit

    I’m missing the wave washer and was wondering if there is a hardware store replacement for it…as in can I just find one that fits and go with it? You can’t seem to get any parts from anyone in my area…just fyi…do not move to Midland or Odessa TX…it’s a struggle to find anything around here...
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    Toyota seal packing 103

    Right about 10min 15sec mark he explains why Toyota seal packing 103 is used. Just curious what yall think about this product and if anyone has used it. I do understand that there is plenty of debate/what one prefers around other sealants…so hopefully I don’t open a can of worms pertaining to...
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    Transmission?’s

    I circled in red were the gear has a smashed(I’m sure there’s a better word) spot and wanted to know if just filing it would be ok? Also, I can only find where there is one shim on inside next to bearing but I have another shim on the outside of bearing as well…is this ok?
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    Tour Max oil seal kit

    Maybe this will help someone. I purchased on Jan6th, and got oil seals today(Jan24th)…they came from Spain and arrived here in west TX… I wasn’t in a hurry and it cost $40 total(w/ free shipping)...
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    Recommendations for a looped hardtail

    I’ve been looking like crazy for a looped hardtail. Does anyone know someone who fabricates weld on looped hardtails for the xs650(as in something similar to David Bird or like the one in pic by jumpstreet…both dudes are retired now )? Thanks
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    Camshaft ?’s

    I was looking through the manual by Hans Pahl and noticed a few extra parts on camshaft pic. Anyways, I’ve included the parts pic for reference of a ‘75 and ‘81(which is what I have). I noticed my camshaft has a hole for a dowel pin but it only shows that a dowel pin is used in the 75 parts pic...
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    Help identify parts still in packages with #’s

    I’ve searched all around, maybe someone will know. They where all in the same box and no other labels. Any help greatly appreciated!
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    Crankcase welded and valve stem ?’s

    Been slowly making progress, too slow actually. Anyways, got crank out and noticed it welded… from what I’ve read I believe that’s a good thing? Also, has anyone used the oil seal kit from eBay that are in the pics? The last pic is the valve stem that I was wondering if anyone has used or...
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    Shifter forks and assembly ?’s

    I took a pic of the O at 12 and then what the shifter forks looked like. The other pics are when I moved the O and the forks being shifted. My question is, should I disassemble or leave alone. I bought the engine disassembled other than the forks and possibly for good reason. I’m not much of...
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    Front Fork rubber boots need booted

    Can I eliminate the rubber boots on the forks and if so, what is the replacement? Thanks
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - Found—-Matching cylinder head and cover

    Needing matching cylinder head and cover with valves for a 1981? Thanks
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    Cylinder head????

    I have the cylinders and the cylinder cover with rockers, but I do not have the cylinder head(by the way previous owner wills and deals and wasn’t sure why it was missing). Everything looks good, so can I buy any cylinder year head for my 1981?
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    Multiple questions (cam chain tensioner, crank case?)

    The pic with the screw circled…can I replace the screw with a bolt and do the same with the 4 cam chain tensioner screws? Also, the other pic is where kick start assembly goes…is that suppose to be notched? Thanks for any help! Engine was almost completely disassembled when I got it…so I’m...
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    Wanted - David Bird looped weld on hardtail

    Was looking for a looped weld on hardtail? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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