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Hi, I’m looking for a working speedometer for my 79 special. Thanks

Hi again, I managed to lose the bolt that holds the tach drive into the case . Is there any chance anyone has one handy and could put up some measurements ? I’d rather make one than pay $5 each and $16 in shipping. Thank you .

Hi, I am planning to get new chain and sprockets , stock gearing 17/34 If I get the stock 104 link length Will it be too short if I put longer shocks on later ? 79 xs650 special. Still not sure on what longer shocks , but the triumph ones are on the list probably close to 14inch, Mine are...

Hello, I managed to catch a condenser wire in the motor mount when I was re assembling. I’m planning on ordering another one, But in the meantime is there any reason it couldn’t be spiced back together?

I guess I should have stuck with 1 single thread on this bike , But too late now . Finally got the engine rebuilt and back in the bike. Thanks completely to everyone here for all the information on this forum. Especially Jim’s top end rebuild series. Here’s a link to a video of it ...

Hi, I am starting to get things back together on the engine, and I was trying to realign the shifter mechanism, The part where the spring rides on that you are supposed to loosen the nut and then turn the slotted shaft to make an adjustment. I loosened the nut , but the shaft doesn't move...

Hello again, I have my motor apart, Replacing Pistons, rings cam chain guide , starter gear, Also found my clutch basket had a broken spring and my metal plates are blued a bit, Fiber plates measure good, but heasitant to reuse them, Got a decent basket off of eBay. Clutch springs were...

Hello again 79 xs650 special on going project. The one plug hole was warbled out when I got it . Figured it was a matter of time til it went . Went to Kick it over last night and POP!!! It went. At least I was at home when it did it. Picked up a save a thread thing today. It’s the...

Hello, Finally got the bike running somewhat decent. Having a weird issues with my turn signals. All stock signals and bulbs good grounds . All new wiring. Key on not running, they work At idle , they work Revs above idle they don’t work . Stock brake light , new handlebar...

Help again, came across a thread about these and was wondering if that’s the way to go still . I have an opportunity to get a set locally but need to jump on it. In 3 days I’ve managed to make it 1/5 of the way through a 52 page post about it , and I’m guessing there are many others as well...

Hi, this is going to be long winded, I apologize. I thought I had this figured out once , but nope. The main question is is it possible that a rotor is bad without reading bad. Where else could it short ? The bike 79 xs650 special 13,000 miles Bought as a non running bike Stock parts...

Hi, New to these bikes . And when I took it apart I didn’t pay close enough attention. The question is when installing rear wheel bearings . 1979 special cast wheel How far do you press in the bearings ? The whole way to the landings or slightly above ? Thank you for the help, I’ve...