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Hi CalAl
Try the other fora for non stock bikes and you shoud get more replies.

Is it just me or does it seem strange that there are so many topics about non standard parts in the "Stock Bike" forum?

Thanks for that. Any idea about what yamaha are doing with the part numbers?

Am about to buy replacement indicators for a stock 81 special (SH) model.
The current superceeded part numbers are now one and the same for front and rear. I think the front and rear indicators are d ...

Change the oil first! I have an 81 Special and in the early days tried to use modern thinner oil. Got a similar problem as they are not designed to use it. Wet clutch is the first area to notice. I th ...

Have 81 SH with points. (Australian model) Have all the info on setting timing with and without timing light. All pretty simple really. That is until I tighten the large screws on the right side backi ...

Yes you're right it's not the grind but the seating. Hence the reason I suggested the grind be done by someone with the knowhow. Smile

XS John. What difference does it make with the jets if you have iridium plugs in place? They have better ignitabilty for leaner mixtures and perform better as a result. Would the jet change just magni ...

XS John. What difference does it make with the jets if you have iridium plugs in place? They have better ignitabilty for leaner mixtures and perform better as a result. Would the jet change just magni ...

No need for lapping sticks when doing a valve grind. I did my first rebuild this year and a guru up the road suggested that better than lapping sticks is a portable drill. battery powered that is. Put ...

No need for lapping sticks when doing a valve grind. I did my first rebuild this year and a guru up the road suggested that better than lapping sticks is a portable drill. battery powered that is. Put ...

Great thinking "99"

What ever you do try not to play around with the bit sizes. Use the one in the kit not the nearest you have. And don't believe that the drill will follow the old hole. Take it easy and you'll get ther ...

I disagree with ponyjr. I put some in my bike. The original plugs were black suggesting an over rich mixture but the new ones have the perfect colour. I think the problem may be elsewhere and not with ...

Here's a link tgo a D. Does that help any better? Very Happy

http://www.excess650.co.uk/xsd_wir_dia.htm

Heres a link to a harness on a C grade model. Hope it helps. Wink

www.flickr.com/photos/ziggyb/253736997/

I would expect the knob to come out only. The stem will be attached differently somehow. To get that off you'd definitely need to roll off the bezel and open it all up.

I have replaced the knob on my machine during an total renovation. Yes the stem has a reverse thread and that means you can get the old one off and new one on. You may be able to get needle nose plier ...

I have replaced the knob on my machine during an total renovation. Yes the stem has a reverse thread and that means you can get the old one off and new one on. You may be able to get needle nose plier ...

Thanks but Nah. The plates have been stacked and measured with micrometer. Adding and extra one would make it too big and they all fit snuggly without slop or movement. I have fitted new mikes kevlar? ...

I got ya. No those are fine. Trouble is with the basket in relation to the shaft. Have pulled the plates out and now humming and haaing about undoing the lock tab to check the number of washers prsent ...

Thanks Shannon. Not sure which springs you are referring to. I have had the entire motor apart and aren't aware of any springs in that area apart from the obvious clutch springs? Can you give more det ...

Hi Guys
Just installed new clutch thrust bearings from Mike after a total rebuild of the crank, new seal, long pushrod, etc, etc.
On installing the clutch basket again I notice that the outer basket ...

Wow thanks Guys. That makes a lot of sense. I gingerly gave that sprocket side spacer/liner a tap or 3 but now I'm more confident to give it the old heave ho. All a bit different to the manuals versio ...

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