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Ill give it it a shot ! But the mech said he timed it but my timing plate keeps moving ? What causes that ???

Yeah I feel you guys but I've done everything my self to my bike from frame up everything custom I built my own bike but I'm at a Point where I can't fix this issue I don't have the proper skills for this one if you look at my past threads you will see I've been threw hell with my xs I've done...

Ok I'm looking for help finding a mechanic who will work in my bike I have had really bad luck with these hard core honda mechanics and these bobber shops and metric specialist they don't know shit about XS 650's :wtf:

Your guys are the best!!!! So i sent this link to the mechanic who had my bike and with this information he was able to time it and bring it back to life much thanks to my xs bros

Lots of good info here

VERY GOOD INFO:thumbsup:

Ok thank you guys

Ok so there is no need to put back on the magneto to time right ? Cause i was just going to purchase one off ebay just to get it timed

Well the thing is the mechanic is right there is no markings to time it he called another mechanic who works on yamahas only and that guy won't even touch my bike ? The bike is all stripped down no wires only Pma set up wich is 2 wires then my head light brake light and coils it runs but the...

Hey I got another 1971 xs1b 650 with a pma but timing is off and there's no marking to time the bike I took it to the shop and they can't time it with out the original magneto now my question is ! Can I use any magneto from any xs650 just to time it or does it has to be a xs1b :confused:

Perfect hopefully this will fix my problem ill keep you guys posted

That's exactly what it does but I don't have a capacitor

Hey guys ok I do still run a battery 12 volt off a Vespa or some small 12v I just got the cheapest and smallest battery at wall mart and that works fine for me the pma also works good I have a voltage reader gauge on it also about the boots on the manifold they have no leaks I've sprayed starter...

Hey guys my question is probably stupid but I researched it and get different answers now I just installed a pma kit I got off TC BROS it's charges fine but my bike misfires on my left cylinder they tell me it will not work with my stock points ignition ! Also it may be my carbs or my coils so I...

No I don't have the tank but still got electric parts and everything that would be left from making it a hard tail ill go ahead an look through the junk befor I recycle it ill post up what I got left :thumbsup:

Well I had 2 different front ends on my XS and they fit and I got a 21inch tire on mine but no fender so I guess what you mean I'd stock to stock

No bro I don't but I'm sure any stock Xs will fit

I'll be posting up parts from my Xs on eBay right now I got my brake pedal and a regulator / rectifier from mikes Xs for sale but will be throwing in a lot more parts all from xs1b Look at this on eBay: 1971 Yamaha XS1B 650 Rear Brake Pedal http://bit.ly/TV9MQ1 Look at this on eBay...

I'm still lost why would a carb effect the spark

Well I got a PMA already but as I got a 6 1/2 stretch on my hard tail and it's a drop seat my motor is mounted metal to metal I have a new chain and new tensioner and dam when I drive this bad boy my idle screws open up all the way my clutch adjustment gets loose just very scary shit happens