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My turn signals don't flash - lights turn on when switch is toggled but don't flash, then will turn off when button is pushed, so I know the circuits are good. I went to the auto parts store and got a ...

I'm getting a sort of a fizzy rattle for a second or so when the engine starts. Sounds like the starter maybe isn't disengaging as soon as the engine fires, doesn't happen every time - more often when ...

I changed to motorcycle specific 20/50 oil when I got the bike - don't know what was in it before. However, this problem is only apparent when the engine is fully warmed up and is lessened if I engage ...

My '77 came with a mac 2 into 1 with a nice patina of rust and a terrible baffled chrome muffler. I'd really prefer a 2 into 2 setup both for the look and sound as well as the better lower end perform ...

Thanks - I'll wait a while to see if I can find a maroon one. I'm liking this bike more and more as I continue to improve it, but not sure if I'm going to paint it. Really the whole thing including th ...

The clutch on my '77 engages with a clunk when leaving a stop - worse now that I have to ease/slip it a bit with my 31 tooth sprocket. It's worse the warmer the motor gets. No idea how old the clutch ...

I've got a couple hundred miles on my '77 now that it;s up and running. Ifixed a couple of minor oil leaks from the oil pipe and the clutch cover, and expected mike's pcv valve to help the base gasket ...

Thought I'd try a 17/31 sprocket setup to drop cruising rpms a bit without giving up too much grunt, but I'm wondering if with that combination I'll be able to shorten the chain a link and avoid lengt ...

There's quite a bit about this on this forum already, but just to simplify:
What years XS1100 or XJ1100 rotors and calipers will fit my single disc '77 forks and wheel? The 1100 rotors are a bit thin ...

I got my '77 with some of the XS Pereformance shocks (new) on it - the black ones with progressive wound springs that sell for I believe $80 a pair. Without going to something with external reservoirs ...

Is there really no other front caliper that will mount to the stock forks of my '77? Something that can bolt right on or fit with some simple modification? Otherwise I guess I'll rebuild the original ...

I need to find the left sidecover for my '77 (burgundy with gold and black graphics). can anyone tell me what years are the same covers and what colors I might find them in?
Thanks

Can anyone point me to a straight through 1 1/2" I.D. muffler (not baffled) to use with the XS Performance 1 1/2" chrome headpipes? The longer the better, possibly chromed?
Thanks
Alan

Now that we're back on the road,I'm working through the details. Lots of pops on deceleration - sounds bad, but I know it's not good. This '77 is stock except for a Mac 2 into 1 pipe. I rebuilt the ca ...

The speedometer (not the swimsuit) on my '77 works but is real slow to react to increase or decrease in road speed. I just got it back on the road after the previous owner left it parked outdoors unde ...

The stock cover is torn and since I have to replace I thought I might rebuild the whole thing to something like the cafe seat at MikesXS. The stocker is too big - kinda looks like a couch parked on th ...

The oil pipe that runs up the front of the engine between the cylinders is leaking at both top and bottom. Nuts/bolts at both connections are tight. Looks like to get to the top I have to remove the t ...

Got the Avons mounted - what a difference modern tires make. The bike had some old Dunlop K/70/81 tires before and steered like a truck. The 120/90/18 easily fits the rear - clears the brake strut by ...

oops-typo in my last post. should have read 17/30 0r 18/30 sprockets.
On the 120 rear tire, it looks like the clearance issue might first involve the brake locating rod. I'm wondering if there's a bi ...

I installed one of these crankcase vent valves, or rather, something like them in a turbo Mitsubishi I had a few years back. with good results. My XS was covered in oil when I got it and it reminded m ...

Have original, but it's dented. I'm looking for a straight one, hopefully the burgundy color with gold and black graphics.
Alan

I picked up a barely running '77 about six months ago with 14K showing on the clock. After a carb rebuild and lots of cleaning it's running well with no strange noises and 145 lbs. compression on both ...

These Avons have been reccomended and I'm going to give them a try on my stock '77. 90/9019 front and 110/90/18 would be close to the manual spec 3.5" front and 4" rear. My excellent local mechanic sa ...

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