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I have purchased stainless metric hardware for my XS from a ebay seller in Germany named Franke and is a great guy to deal with
I know that it seems odd to deal to Germany for metric hardware,but if ...

Hey TeeCat
You have done much more challenging repairs to your bike than the adjustment of the valves,so don't sweat it,you can do it!
I, as well as Gordo have Mikes allen head adjusters and this is ...

Just checked my notes,sorry but my compression was 130 psi on both cylinders.
(Don't know why I could not edit my post????)

I had the same problem that RG had with his oil burning.
Oil was entering accross the head gasket at the cam chain tunnel.
Was very evident on dissassembly as the head gasket was very wet when the c ...

I used[u] no [/u]sealer on all of the gaskets on my rebuild!
But having said that I was [u]"Super Fussy"[/u] on the cleanliness of the mating surfaces!
No leaks so far!
Also I recomend the Brass Cy ...

Yes Yammaman it was that easy.I always seen the spec,but always eyeballed it,then one day I decided to put a feeler gauge in there.
.012" is not very much free play.(they recomend.008" to .012")
I a ...

I think most of us have had a problem finding netural at a stop from time to time,especially when the bike is warm.

My bike has a new clutch cable,regularly lubed, new friction and steel plates,n ...

Tee Cat
Every job you tackle is a learning expearience!Don't be timid,be happy in the ability to do it!
As far as the electrical goes,when need be throw out a post!
There are some great guys with e ...

Tee Cat,
The best part of working on these old bikes for, me any way,is getting the 30 plus old machine past the point of doing what [u]has[/u] to be done ,and geting to the point of doing what you [ ...

Sorry guys I forgot to mention he sold on Ebay.
That link above luketrash has posted is him.
You may want to send him a message,he may have some SS pistons on hand,just none up for auction at the mo ...

Hey Luke
You need to buy the rebuild kit from Mikes.This will give you all the rubber parts you need.
Mike also sells a new piston as well.
When I rebuilt my 3 calipers he was out of stock on the p ...

I have a Slipstreamer Spitfire tinted windshield on my 78 Special.
I am not much for windshields as I like my bikes naked,but this windshield is big enough to take some wind off me,but small enough t ...

That is good logic Pete! Those TCI's on ebay are brining in a good buck these days!Would certainly off set the cost of your great set-up!
Thank you for all you bring to this site!
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dwyatt,
Here is the link to explain more.
Hope this sheds some light on it!
Do read it right through and remember the transistor you want to use is
MJE5742GOS-ND

http://www.650rider.com/index. ...

TeeCat
The AGM battery should be "good to go "when you receive it.
Just ask when you pick it up,or just put a voltmeter on it.Should be close to 12 volts or you may want to put a little trickle char ...

I would not be too quick to pull the trigger on the TCI.
Before I spent the money elsewhere,I would take the time to replace the 3 prong transistor in the TCI unit.
The transister number is MJE5742G ...

scotts, I had the same problem that Retiredgentleman had with his 78.
Mine would smoke out of the LH pipe on upshift and downshifts only,or if you rev it up with out a load on it When I removed the h ...

The AGM battery is well worth the money.
I believe it is one of the best up-grades you can do on old technology.
I am on the 3rd year on mine and still going strong!
Go for it jerm!!

RG when the metric system came out in 76 I was in grade 6 and we were taught both through school.But I always found it easier using the standard measurements.Even to this day I talk MPG,LB etc. I spen ...

[u]Hey RG You hit it right on the head! [/u]
I was thinking like a Canadian and not thinking that most folks would be talking in the larger US Gallon.
[u]58.45 MPG. Sorry for the confusion and h ...

No xsleo I don't think shes too lean,pilots set at 2 1/4 turns as per clymer manual,and my plugs show a little more dry carbon than they should so I believe they are rich enough. I have no idea whats ...

Hey Guys and Gals,just want to get some input.
Was out for a 150 mile ride on a beautiful day here in Nova Scotia.
26 bikes,all shapes and sizes,mine being the oldest
My first major ride on a new t ...

Ive been there,done that phatdawge.
Take my advice and no matter what numbers you come up with for testing the transistor,replace it.
It's cheap and takes a little time.You must be very careful not ...

Just a quick shout out to all my fellow Canadians.
Happy Canada Day!!
Wear your maple leafs proudly today and everyday!!

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