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    I never had one.

    I never had one or even road one until today. She's 29 years old. She was a basket case when I first laid eyes on her a few months ago The engine was missing pieces the trans was gone Alot of TLC and she is back on the road. Anyway my first American motorcycle 1986 XLH Sporty I think this 883...
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    Did you see the UFO?

    http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/09/02/atlas-v-rocket-leaves-strange-contrail-cloud-dnt.central-florida-news-13 This is being sold as a nasa launched rocket. I was up early and saw this cloud being made and it was no rocket. Rockets that I've seen can't change directions like that. It was...
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    advanced auto parts sale

    July 4th 2015 and July 5th 2015 bosch platinum spark plugs are $1 off get them while you can
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    Smart Fuses

    Have you seen the smart fuses? Well they are cool When they blow, they light up How cool is that they have them mini and big blade fuses They cost a bit more but what the heck I think they are worth it for instant trouble shooting. Just thought I would spred the word...
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    I am truly afraid

    Have you ever had that feeling in the pit of your stomach that something was wrong. Something is going to happen that will change your life for ever. I think we IN THE USA have sat on our duffs and watched it slip away. It's in start up as I write this, as in my sig SimperFi but I'm afraid it...
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    Sebring International Raceway

    racing link http://www.fanschoice.tv/watch-live/imsa/tudor
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    the adds have changed

    I just noticed the adds are now generic and no longer XS650. google is changing the site again. I sure hope this comfortable place don't end up like the other motorcycle forums. :shrug:
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    Stator test.

    I was wondering if anyone has experienced a stator ohms testing good and ground testing good as well, but the stator charge test fails bad. 3.9/3.9/4.5 volts at idle as well at revs no change.
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    Valvoline conventional motorcycle oil.

    Walmart has stopped carrying this oil it was only $3.98qt the parts stores have it for $7.29qt look like oil changes are going up bummer
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    "Finding TDC using a piston stop" video

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    E advancer for 277 rephase.

    I asked PamcoPete about Eadvancer for te 277 rephase. He told me that he needs an engine to do the R&D. Probably with Estarter would be best. If any one has one to loan him that would be cool I didn't think he would ask so I thought I would pose the question. Does anyone have an engine? I will...
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    Windows 8.1

    My Mom wanted a new computer for her room. So I start this thing up just to find out I have to learn how to use it. Freekin programs are now called aps. this damn computer is like a smart phone. And of course I don't have a smart phone never had a smart phone. Thy are like heavy drugs turn...
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    Bandit TransAM up for sale

    Yes Bert is selling his car...
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    Roller starter project

    I am building a roller starter. Parts list 12'2" 1" square tube for frame 26" 3/4 cold roll round bar for 2 axles 3hp electic motor 1 sprocket for motor 3 sprockets for for axles roller chain and 2 master links 4 pillow block bearings for axles 2 8" deep V Rubber Keel Rollers for axles small...
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    Clutch Adjustment (video)

    A quick video on adjusting the clutch on a XS650
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    replacement order 2 washers in clutch

    I had to remove my clutch basket because it was installed incorrectly. I have the washers on the backside of the 2 baskets corrected The question is which is the correct way to replace the last two washers. Sadly I've seen both ways :wtf: Thanks in advanced way one which is the way I removed...
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    Yamaha XS650 clutch disks replacement (video)

    A short video on clutch disk replacement right side cover removal video
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    change your important passwords.

    Russian cyber gang steals 1.2 billion usernames and passwords, 500 million email addresses: report The massive breach, possibly the largest ever, targeted large, well-known websites and smaller ones as well, according to a New York Times report. Many of the sites remain vulnerable to attacks...
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    What have you done to your XS today?

    What have you done to your XS today? "A place to post up what'cha been doing in the garage or on the road. As always show us the pics!" gggGary Today I gave her a wash then got out the carnauba wax and waxed her. lubed the drive chain checked oil ordered a new front master cylinder that looks...
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