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      Jim replied to the thread 1981 Yamaha XS650S - Project Bike #5.
      Damn, didn't notice the pic when I first read.... yeah, what Gary says. Just pull 'em off and try it with a clean intake. For...
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      Jim replied to the thread 1981 Yamaha XS650S - Project Bike #5.
      A tired ignition coil will protest loudly at full throttle. If you count cars and bikes both.. I couldn't count the times I've fixed...
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      Jim replied to the thread XS650 prices falling ?.
      Amazing how a little face to face will change ones perceptions... ain't it? :cheers:
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      Jim replied to the thread Jim's 1980 SG Miss September.
      :laugh2: Like most who do it that way, it's mostly feeling for even pressure out the pipes.... so "braille" for one eared mechanics...
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      Jim replied to the thread 1970 Yamaha CS3-C.
      Here's a CS3 Yamaha manual. Cheers. Oops, keep getting a "too large" error trying to put it up here. If you want it, PM me your email...
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      Jim replied to the thread 1970 Yamaha CS3-C.
      Yes it's rare. Yes it's worth restoring Yes parts are hard to find If you do though, I'll follow along. I think your best bet will be to...
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      Jim replied to the thread Jim's 1980 SG Miss September.
      As part of the spring annual I wanted to check the carb sync. Made a manometer to do it initially, but about 4 yrs ago I did 'em by...
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      Jim replied to the thread Title Needed.
      We have 50 states that are each their own fiefdom. Each with their own rules and regulations. Nobody... and I mean nobody understands...
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      That Honda looks to me like the perfect starter bike. I mean.... it's a Honda for pete's... 'nuff said. 😁
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      Jim replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      Might have one. Gimmie a day or two to hunt it up. Do have this though. Not resto quality, but good enough for a survivor. Yours for...
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      Jim replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      Gonna restore it I assume?
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      Jim replied to the thread Confirmation of XS model.
      The '78 and '79 had the larger 35mm. @650Skull has an excellent thread in Tech that covers the differences by year...
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      First time or two I watched him I thought the same. Once you look (listen) past that you'll find he's a wealth of information... the...
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