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    For Sale - Got some valve covers/Tail light/Front end

    I have some valve covers I had planed on polishing up but never got around to it. The XS is gone now so Figured I'd see if someone wants em here. Didn't count the bolts but it looks like they're all there too. Looking for $40 Shipped OBO. Thanks for looking guys. Basic 2-1/4" Round...
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    How long should a top end rebuild take at a shop?

    Now I don't want to start a bitching thread here but Im losing confidence in the shop doing my work. Im working long hours so I didn't have the time to do the work myself. I'm having them rebuild my top end (cam chain, guides, seals and such)and while I Was at it I figured have them install...
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    Difference between XS and TX engines?

    Hey guys, this may be a dumb question alltogether but My frame is '79 and I know the motor was replaced and I looked up the vin number on the engine and its 447-007668 which by the helpful threads here says its a 73-74 tx650a, I think. I'm asking what/if any difference it has to the later...
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    What bike would survive the alien invasion you ask...

    Which bike is this? 850? On The Falling Skies premier tonight
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    Looking for a good mechanic in NYC

    Hey guys, I'm just trying to find out if anyone has a good mechanic in New York City area that they could recommend to work on my '79. I'm having a non-starting issue and I can't figure it out myself and honestly don't have enough time to investigate it fully with work right now. I've been to a...
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    For Sale - SOLD-GordonScott Engineering Fork Brace $50 Shipped obo

    GordonScott Engineering made this for me for my XS 650 and just decided not to use it. I mounted it while mocking up but never rode wiyth it. I painted it flat black so it wouldn't rust and was going to get it powder coated but didn't get around to it. The thing is really well made from dom...
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    Ok I need the simple answer to tire size please

    Hey guys I'm driving myself nuts with the front tire size for my 79' pictured below. I need a new front tire without spending a fortune. I'd like to use a dirt style tire if at all possible but it's not that important. Could someone please give me some choices or at very least tell me what size...
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    Need to find this piece, please help

    I don't even know what to look for or the name of this piece exactly. This is a pic from someone else's build log. OK not a 650 but it's in the same place on my 650. I am missing the black plug on the engine below on the bike I bought. What is it? Where can I get one?? Thanks guys
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    Bolts for fork brace

    Got my fork brace from gordonscott along with a few other goodies. I absolutely love the products. Thanks again Scott. Anyway i just remembered I have to get bolts/screws for the brace and rather than me try from a box of misc stuff I have until I get the right size I figured I'd ask here...
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    "suspended" seat ideas anyone.

    I'm looking to find if anyone sells a kit or something for a suspended leaf spring type seat mount for a chopper or bobber. I'm looking to not have to send my frame away, even if there's something I can build myself. Now I'm no light weight so I would need something to hold my 210 lb ass up. Any...
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    Cheap, cloth covered spark plug wires

    Posted this on CC so I figure I'd post it here too. I came across Tom's engine barn before and I can't believe how cheap the spark plug wires are. Everywhere else they are going to $25 for 2-4' he's got em for $1.10 a foot! Way cheaper than anywhere else I have found. I ordered a couple feet and...
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