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Thanks a ton. I appreciate it

Thank you Jayel and xjwmx. I appreciate it: the metal is braeking so if no movement post-PB Blaster. Cheers.

I am taking apart my carb for the first time to clean it and want to remove the main jet and pilot jet. the main is not unscrewing easily and when I apply some force, the metal starts to strip. Sugges ...

Thank you very much Yamaman. I really appreciate it. Cheers.

I have a 71 XS1 and the manual says I have Mikuni BS38 carburetors. Thanks to the kind posters in the Vault I found a great Mikuni manual but no mention of the BS38. Does it have another name?

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Thanks. Was wondering about the toxicity. Perhaps this part of the project will not a father-son cooperative experiment with my four year old son

Thank you all for your output. Heading there at lunch. I really appreciate it.

Thank you

Thanks. So I can use it to strip the frame too right? Is there a brand name just I know exactly what to look for at Home Depot? Thanks a lot.

Cheers. So just look for Aircraft stripping agent huh? Ok.

I want to strip the paint on my 1972 XS650 and would like suggestions on the best paint stripping agent. Cheers

Cheers Pablohoney. I appreciate it.

Thanks. I did set the valves after the cam chain adjustment though.

Thanks very much. I appreciate it. take care

Thank you very much xjwmx. I appreciate it.

paint suggestions?

The bottom of my bike seat has a few spots of rust that are very deep. The rust flakes off all over the bike. How should I get rid of the rust [steps and products] and what paint do you suggest for re ...

I beg your pardon if this question is posted to the wrong forum.

I have a 71. I just set the valve timing with the cam chain adjustment and it now starts but dies very quickly after running for a f ...

Terrific job. Couple of questions: I am a couple novice but working on my 71. How did you strip and repaint both the frame and the engine? thanks a lot. terrific work. I appreciate your input

Cheers Yamaman. I really appreciate it. Thanks as well for the link. I will print and use it.

One little question: what minimum psi output does one need for an air compressor for using it on a bike ...

Royfisk - Thank you for your advice. I apologise but the air chuck? What is that? I have not adjusted the valves [you mean checking the valves' seating and adjusting the cam chain right?] yet but wil ...

Thanks you very much 650skulls.5twins and pumps. I sincerely appreciate it.

I just started working onmy 71 xs650. there is quite a lot of crud and some rust on anything covered including wiring harnesses, wiring and fuse holders. What do you recommend for cleaning pieces? Any ...

Yes of course. Cheers.

No. I thought testing the engine was a test of the valves. What is the process you suggest? Thank you: I sincerely appreciate your advice.

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