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    My 1980 XS650

    Just wanted to post up some pictures of my XS650. It has a mild cafe treatment done to her. Not real sure of my complete plans yet. I would love to do a full Cafe but I need to be able to carry my wife of kids every now and then :) Since I have had it I just did some adjusting on the carbs...
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    Need some help...engine spitting/misfiring

    Ok its a 80 XS650 with pods and exhaust. It is jetted right and does not have the cheap pods on it. Now for my problem...... It has been running great and strong through the whole rpm range. I rode yesterday with no problems. Today I fired it up and it seemed ok except it was popping out one...
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    Seat question

    Ok I have figured out that I have an 1980 XS650 Special II. From reading on here that explains my spoked wheels and hinged seat. So my question is about the seat. What seats will fit? Since it is still a hinged seat like the earlier standards will an earlier seat fit?
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    Clutch slipping when cold

    I recently got my XS650 and it is in great shape. I have not changed the oil yet because he said he had just changed it and when I check it the oil looks brand new. I'm wondering if the wrong oil could be causing the problem I'm having though........ When I first crank the bike the clutch will...
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    Cutting out at high speed/rpm

    Hey guys! I'm new on here and hoping someone can steer me in the right direction. I just bought a 1980 XS650. It runs great and smooth except I took it on the hwy for the 1st time and it has a problem with anything over 70. Once I hit 70 and up it starts missing pretty bad. I can get it to 75...
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