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 Topic: My XS650 restoration project. |
mgreaves
Replies: 17
Views: 11257
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 Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: December 11, 2009, 3:25 pm Subject: Re: My XS650 restoration project. |
What process did you use to polish the covers - they look great! Did you use a chemical stripper to "de" varnish?
Mac |
| Topic: Mike's 5th and engine #'s |
mgreaves
Replies: 1
Views: 1973
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Forum: Drive Posted: September 21, 2009, 12:22 pm Subject: Mike's 5th and engine #'s |
 Does anyone know at which engine serial number the transmission gears were upgraded? On Mike's site it states that the new 5th gear is for 1978 and on trannys. I have a very late model 77 that has ... |
| Topic: Lean or rich in the pilot circut? |
mgreaves
Replies: 4
Views: 2958
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 9, 2009, 3:16 pm Subject: Re: Lean or rich in the pilot circut? |
| my 77 has '78 BS38 carbs, pod filters and Supertrapp 2 to 1 exhaust. Settings are Main- 137.5, Pilot 30, needle in the middle. I can see going up to a 140 main, but the 35 pilot sounds too rich unless ... |
| Topic: Speedometer issue?? |
mgreaves
Replies: 3
Views: 2297
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Forum: Drive Posted: August 28, 2009, 9:19 am Subject: Re: Speedometer issue?? |
| yes, completely stock. |
| Topic: Speedometer issue?? |
mgreaves
Replies: 3
Views: 2297
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Forum: Drive Posted: August 28, 2009, 8:30 am Subject: Speedometer issue?? |
Hi folks:
I have a '77D. It is original except exhaust, and in near mint condition. The interesting thing is that the speedo is about 30% off - as in it reads that the bike is going much faster tha ... |
| Topic: Mikes xs performance pipes and new megaphone mufflers |
mgreaves
Replies: 21
Views: 18387
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: August 21, 2009, 9:51 am Subject: Re: Mikes xs performance pipes and new megaphone mufflers |
Hey Dave - I sent you a PM
Cheers,
Mac |
| Topic: loss of power, gas leaking from carb somewhere |
mgreaves
Replies: 6
Views: 2551
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Forum: Fuel Posted: August 19, 2009, 7:26 am Subject: Re: loss of power, gas leaking from carb somewhere |
| FYI - Both carbs on my 77D had leaking floats. I really really really wish I had checked them before I started trying to set the pilot and main jets! |
| Topic: Pete and Mike! |
mgreaves
Replies: 0
Views: 3236
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Forum: Pamco - Electronic Ignitions Posted: August 16, 2009, 8:49 am Subject: Pete and Mike! |
Hey - I bought the Pamco unit with the Green Monster coil from XS650 Direct (Mike's Canada) I installed as per the advice on this site with a 10amp fuse and the Home Depot ground clamps. ... |
| Topic: PAMCO kits - High output vs Std |
mgreaves
Replies: 1
Views: 2512
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Forum: Pamco - Electronic Ignitions Posted: July 15, 2009, 8:23 am Subject: PAMCO kits - High output vs Std |
| Hello Pamcopete: I am going to buy your ignition system from Mikes. I have a 77D. Quick question - is the high output unit (green coil) better/more reliable than the standard system with the black co ... |
| Topic: Rare(?) Photo |
mgreaves
Replies: 3
Views: 1104
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: May 20, 2009, 1:07 pm Subject: Re: Rare(?) Photo |
CB 305 Super Hawk ?
Robert M Pirsig and son...... |
| Topic: Back Rest and Luggage Rack Plans |
mgreaves
Replies: 9
Views: 1697
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 30, 2009, 11:07 am Subject: Re: Back Rest and Luggage Rack Plans |
I am also looking for a luggage rack/backrest for my 77D. Many of the off the shelf units are sooo ugly and large. I am planning on fabricating my own, and painting it black.
RHILKER - how are the ... |
| Topic: A question for Mikes XS (Canada) |
mgreaves
Replies: 4
Views: 2454
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 20, 2009, 9:48 am Subject: Re: A question for Mikes XS (Canada) |
| Hi Rhilker - They must stock parts 'cause I ordered about 15 odds and ends on a Sunday night and they arrived (free delivery as it was over $50) on noon Tuesday - less than a 2 day turnaround! I'm in ... |
| Topic: Electrical Gremlins |
mgreaves
Replies: 5
Views: 3458
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Forum: Electrical Posted: April 19, 2009, 9:37 am Subject: Re: Electrical Gremlins |
RG and pumps - thanks for the advice. I followed the circuits as per RG's diagram and found that the PO had rewired the kill switch improperly. It was spliced directly to the red power, so the i ... |
| Topic: Electrical Gremlins |
mgreaves
Replies: 5
Views: 3458
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Forum: Electrical Posted: April 17, 2009, 8:02 am Subject: Re: Electrical Gremlins |
| Thanks RG - I've been looking for a clear color coded wiring diagram like this one! I had the headlight off and starting tracing wires, and yes, the PO has done some 'renovations' I greatly apprecia ... |
| Topic: Electrical Gremlins |
mgreaves
Replies: 5
Views: 3458
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Forum: Electrical Posted: April 16, 2009, 12:35 am Subject: Electrical Gremlins |
| Hi folks: I need your help here. I have a '77 D that I have rebuilt over the winter, but not run it yet. I noticed that the PO had dicked around with the wiring a bit, but it looked organized and tidy ... |
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