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    removed turn signals & relays - how does brake/tail light wire?

    In an effort to reduce wiring and complication I have decided to get rid of turn signals. I have two old Chevy truck lights that served simultaneously as rear tail light, brake light and turn signals. If I remove the two relays how do i wire the two lights so that they work as tail and brake...
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    need to determine how small a bettery I can use

    I have 1979 xs650. Kickstart only, headlight, two rear tail lightsbfrom and old chevybtruck tat also double as turn signals. No speed or tach. I am rewiring andvwould like to conserve space. How small of a battery can I use? Bike has seperatevregulator and rectifiers. Any thoughts...
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    Need to identify the Rectifier and Regulator

    Starting the re-wire on my 1979 xs650. Under the battery tray were a few components which I think I have identified but need some verification. The attached photo shows a black box with rounded edges and 4 wires (black, yellow, green, red). I believe that is the regulator however the 4 wires...
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    Too big for xs650. Need bigger bike

    Riding a recently purchased xs650, 1979 hardtail, dropseat. Love the bike but realize it is just too small a frame for me. I am 6'3", 205lbs. I am putting on new forward foot controls from TC Bros but still think I'll be too big. Do i need to step up to a xs750, xs1100 or what?
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    Hit a bump and the bike went dead

    Finished up replacing the clutch cable and took the bike for a test drive. Ran great! I got back to my house, pulled into the driveway. As soon as I hit the driveway entrance (small bump) the bike went dead. Kill switch/turn signal indicator/neutral light went dark. No headlight and the...
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    Small ballbearing fell out of no where

    While changing the clutch cable a small ball bearing fell out when I removed the cover on the engine side of the clutch cable. Where did that come from? Also no matter what I do I cannot create tension on the clutch handle? I know this is simple stuff but I'm new. Any help would be...
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