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OK, I can't believe I'm asking this question. I have an 82 bobber. Got a flat front and so I know now it's time to replace both tires cuz they're like 100 years old. Stock mag wheels. Here's the dumb question: do these have tubes and if yes, what size? it's got the front disc brake and rear...

Was riding today and the bike started running rough. Couple minutes later it died completely, and wouldn't start again. Checked and I have no spark at all. Bike is 82. Stock system. I'm getting 12.3 volts to both wires that go to the coil. No points. TCI. Where do I start testing to...

Put on a volt meter. Bike is charging at 14.7 volts with the headlight off. When I turn the headlight on, it drops to 14.2 volts. Does not matter how fast the RPMS are. Stock charging system.

my 82 enrichener is getting stuck on. yesterday i pulled it out and had to tap it with a hammer to get it back in. today I broke the da*m plastic piece off doing the same thing. :banghead: WTF why would it get stuck like this? It's gotten worse over the last week, was working great before. :wtf:

I bought this taillight from TC Brothers. http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/headlights-tail-lights/2-inch-round-bobber-side-mount-tail-light-license-plate-bracket.html I liked the look of it and it seemed affordable. I think it was about $50 when I bought it. It's given me a ton of...

bike keeps blowing the 10 amp when I hit the high beams. Only happens when the bike is hot, it's fine when it's cool. only things on the circuit is the headlight, LEDs for the gauges, neutral light, high beam indicator and horn. Is this too much for a 10 amp circuit or do I have a short...

Quick question. Checking the oil with the dipstick the level is high. In the sight glass it is low. I check the dipstick with it unscrewed, sitting on top of the threads. Both ways with the bike level. Engine is level. Could it be the wrong year dipstick? Engine is an 82

Hey thought you guys might be interested in this. I used a project box from Mouser for my electrical box. This is manufactured by Hammond, and it's the model 1550J - 10.83" x 6.89" x 2.46" http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Hammond-Manufacturing/1550J/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMu5uoOCJ4OfqskID22ctauY...

OK, still working out the kinks. Took maiden voyage #2 last night. noticed a strong whirring sound from the front. Was NOT connected to the engine, was definitely coming from the front wheel. Wheel bearings, brake or speedo drive? Which do I look at? Then, wondering about the drive...

allright took it out for the first run tonight. ran great, made great power, everything worked. EXCEPT: 1) the idle speed isnt working like I said in this thread http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?p=269848 2) I have an oil leak. left side, coming from the cam oil seal. oil...

hey guys i have a 82 xs650 just finished redoing the top end - new cam chain, lapped the valves, new valve guide seals, new gaskets, etc. I've cleaned the carbs and jetted with +2 sizes on the mains, +1 size on the pilots the idle wanders. If I start and just let it idle, it'll be fine...

Hey Guys, Getting ready to put the carbs back on after spending the winter building. '82 xs650. I think that means Minuki BS34 carbs, right? I had the carbs apart last summer, can't remember the jet sizes but I know they are NOT stock. And definitely not the right size, cuz the engine...

Hey gents, Been slowly getting my bobber together. Working mostly on wiring. But I was looking at the front brake line the other day. It comes off the master cylinder, goes about halfway down to the caliper, connects to a doo-dad, then comes off the other side of the doo-dad and then goes...

Hello, Can you look over my wiring diagram? One specific thing I'm worried about. In this diagram, does it mean that there is always hot power to the rotor (electromagnet)? I would think it would be switched in the ignition switch, but it looks to me that it's always hot. Any other...

Ok, I've got the engine out of the frame. Before I removed it, the starter was working, but grinding and not disengaging right away. I'm assuming that I need to take a look a the springs, and plan on pulling the cover tomorrow. couple of questions: 1) Is the correct order of operations: a)...

hey guys, where do I get this exhaust component? I need one for my other bike....

Don't be like me. Today, I put the head back on. Torqued head bolts in the correct pattern, slowly to the correct torque. Got so excited with the new torque wrench I decided to check the torque on the tiny bolts holding the cam chain guide in. Forgot of course, that I'd already put these...

Hi guys, I swear I'll get this back together soon. I see I'm supposed to put 4 red o-rings on before putting the head cover on. I see some pictures, like this thread: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showpost.php?p=199600&postcount=19 that show some sleeves. I don't have the sleeves (82...

Hi, I'm installing the cam and cam chain. engine is exactly at TDC chain is on the cam, cam is in the head, bearings are on the cam. chain tensioner is installed. Cam chain mark is ALMOST exactly straight up. It's at 11:57 when I look at it from the left side of the motor. It...

guys I think I screwed up. I peened the cam chain before installing the head or cam, now can't figure out how to get the cam chain over the cam gear. is it even possible? I'm thinking the new cam chain is shorter (hasn't stretched) and this won't even be possible...help!