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Detatch the mikes XS cable 😃 Sorry couldn’t help it.. but start there. Are your slack adjusters adjusted for correct free play?

One way to properly seat the tire beads are to remove the wheel, deflate to a lower psi say 15-20, apply soapy water to the tire bead with a brush, inflate the tire back up as high as 50 psi if necessary. Use a dead blow or rubber mallet and smack the tire side wall pretty hard repeatedly. That...

So which has more varience (wobble) the rim or the tire side wall ?

This thread is exactly why all people should NEVER hook your dog leash to your trailer hitch!!

Looking at your XS pics you do seem lucky enough to have those early version 78 vacuum peacocks.😆 Those early ones are the best and most trustworthy! If you order a rebuild kit be careful. The next mass produced version as the Specials came into the sales are rebuilt with a different kit than yours

Actually it’s the cows 🤣

79 this is most likely what you have. So screwing the 10mm nut clockwise right to tight does increase the tension. But only screw it in far enough to see that plunger near flush in the hole. In that near flush position say a mm or 2 in the hole should be close and then you should see movement...

Halfmile that is very nice 🏆

Watching, Thinking, now Asking.. See on this Omars 19” rear wheel conversion those original fine thread sprocket bolts are nut used. Good because I don’t like those original rear bolts anyway. So here in this example shown are the New bolts which are as long in length as can be in the holes...

Welcome nexizen, looks like that will turn out alright 👍 Some of us have certainly drug home uglier & worse.

Dunlop K630 might be worth looking into

So awhile back having been unexpectedly fired for driving my Volvo Sleeper Cab & 53’ trailer thru a tight alley in Old downtown Walla Walla WA to deliver wine to the back door. The lady there thought I was fabulous, my boss thought I was a rebel. Cheers to Rebels! I completed a few home...

If no dwell meter is convenient such as in my own case too, how about a timing light ? I’ve always used a timing light to confirm timing at least.

I’d recommend you install whichever air filters you intend to use long term. Clean. Get it tuned to a trustworthy state to ride around your area. Ride it and return home several times. Diagnose symptoms with a little seat time. Tune it even better and do it again ! I once had a fresh to me...

Engine condition is your real concern. Not the cost of an oil filter change. Research the cam chain guides adjustment and known failures in engines which were not maintained. Check adjustment of that cam chain tensioner now!

Guess my torn spare is worth a few bucks then

As seen this set of 79 engine covers are clean and ready to use. This set is Powder coated this kinda “matte finish” and that finish is on there to stay! Seems durable enough to survive re-entry into earths atmosphere. Not my style however. Located in Eastern Washington State USA Can ship USPS...

Torn sump screens are very common as nearly all the originals are now torn. Yours does look to be severely torn and beyond repair. Replacement filters are found at MikesXS etc.. and won’t “ruin me financially” as stated. Also the oil pumps are pretty durable. Oil condition and for how many...

If those handlebars are original they may be weighted in the ends. Poke the grip to see ? I like the style of bar end mirrors as well but cheap ones can be problematic. Mounts need to be of good quality or the mirrors may not stay put in adjustment which is dangerous. If cost is worth it to you...