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Hi All, Still trying to get her on the road. I think I’m getting closer. When I start the bike from cold I hear a ticking noise until it warms up. Maybe a minute or so and then it goes away. Runs great otherwise. It’s a stock ‘79. I’ve done a lot so far. Some things which might be...

I broke one of the spark plug wires on my 79 xs650 special (all stock). I saw another thread saying you could get wire and reterminate but I don’t see any way to do that for the end that goes on the spark plug. Am I missing something? Should I just buy some already made up and cut the end...

Hi All, So I got my 79 running good. Just running in garage so far. Wondering what else I should do before getting registered and on the road. About the bike - bone stock 1979 with cast aluminum rims. Things I’ve done so far. Checked timing chain Adjusted valves and points timing...

Hi All, I want to replace the original BP7ES plugs. Seems like they were discontinued. I have some Autolite AP63 and Autolite 63 plugs. I searched to forum and I see different opinions on if these are compatible with my bike. My bike is stock with all original ignition components. Thanks in...

Hi All A friend of mine gave me his 79 xs650. It’s been sitting for decades. Trying to get her back on the road. So far I rebuilt carbs, changed oil, adjusted valves and worked on brakes. Brakes are where my question comes in. When I turn the key to the on position the brake/tail light...