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Completed a build on a 1980 xs650 (tci ignition.) Had the bike running great, but battery wasn't charging so I replaced the rotor in the alternator and rewired some weak connections. When I went to start the bike after that, no spark at all. I have gone through all the tests I can think of...

Ok another stupid question here. Just finished putting my bike back together, it starts and idles very nicely now, worked out all the other issues. I gave my battery a full charge, then started the bike and let it idle for maybe 2 minutes, tried to put it in gear and the engine cut out. After...

Hey guys, So my build has come to its end, or so i thought. Everything is together, just waiting for the seat to come back form the upholsterer. (picture of the bike so far below) Its a 78 xs650, with the front end from a 01 yamaha r6. Engine ran awesome when I got it, but looked terrible so I...

Iv hit a bit of a roadblock on the final assembly of my bike, a 78 xs650. I had the engine out of the bike, replaced some things and painted it all. Now I have the engine back in, but the damn carbs will not fit into the manifold boots. They were on before i took the engine out, and ran perfect...

I was finishing the painting on my tank the last couple days. I sprayed 12 coats of duplicor silver, and 12 coats of red. After giving the last base coat time to flash off i went to clear coat, sprayed four passes and then came back to find the color of the paint had gone from a bright metallic...

Hi, Im reaching the finishing stages on my 78 xs650, and am thinking i want to set up the electric start as the kick is a bit awkward with the position of the rear sets. Anyway, the starter motor was on the engine when i bought it, but there is no wiring at all. This is my first time when it...