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I'm in process on replacing the stock bushings with bronze on my 1980 xs650 Special and I noticed a bit of bare metal near the swingarm pivot point. Since I've got it off, I figured it should be addressed. Any thoughts on having it powder coated vs stripping the paint myself and hitting it with...

I'm currently in the meticulous phase of getting my carbs sorted on a 1980 xs650 special with Mikuni BS34 carbs. From doing a bit of research here and elsewhere, I'll likely be replacing the butterfly shaft seals. I spotted this link from 5Twins regarding some Suzuki seals that work with 1980...

Started picking up the pace on my 1980 xs650 Special project. Pulled the carbs which were in rough shape. But I was able to track down an ultrasonic cleaner on the cheap via FB marketplace. While everyone has their own preference, I went with the 50/50 mix of Zep Citrus Degreaser and water...

Hey All, New member and new to wrenching. I've been browsing this forum for a minute now and the advice has been invaluable. I recently picked up a 1980 xs650 special for a few hundred dollars. Well intact, but it had clearly been sitting in storage for years (decades?) Compression was solid, so...