Everything posted by drewpy
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		help with 1977 xs500
		
		do the contact breakers spark with the engine running? if so either the condensor is not earthed properly or is faulty. if there is no sparking, then i would suggest a) timing check b)a carbs strip down and thorough clean with ultrasonic tank drewps
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		XS engine and case coating what to use?
		
		good de-grease and just "key" the paint with wet and dry. I would recommend PJ1 yamaha silver bit its not being manufatured anymore. I just tried yambits case paint which is crap and spoiled my new cases. try and get the PJ1 NOS.its petrol and oil resistant when cured!! drewps
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		Bat Fastard
		
		that red rd tanks been flattened by his belly!!
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		anyone else have a '78 XS650
		
		looks like its shaping up nicely
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		Mikuni VM carbs
		
		take a picture and we should be able to help drewps
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		MR3
		
		good ride out today peeps, had to leave at 2pm with up.U cos I needed to get to folks partay!! sorry could'nt get to see you Goff
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		Chrome/polished diaphram covers
		
		no idea, sorry
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		no offence intended
		
		from Yankees, the civil war methinks
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		Motorcycle monthly magazine
		
		its a P.I.T.A. getting from the newsagents, is this october's issue?
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		newbee here
		
		to the forum IK My wife and I also enjoy a good ride (ahem!)
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		MR3
		
		your not far, a666, m60 a56 sorted! see you in 1 hour drewps
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		'80's dating video
		
		who can you recognise? <div><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/xaf03z&related=0" width="480" height="363"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/xaf03z&related=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xaf03z_dating-montage_creation?embed=1"><img src="http://www.dailymotion.com/thumbnail/video/xaf03z" width="480" height="358" /></a></object><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xaf03z_dating-montage_creation">Dating Montage</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/smithy00101">smithy00101</a>. - <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/gb/channel/creation">Arts and animation videos.</a></i></div>
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		R.I.P. "H" from steps
		
		first Micheal Jackson now this.....
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		canyou trust your mobile GPS?
		
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		Hi new here
		
		to the YOC. enjoy your stay drewps
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		XS250 YICS
		
		you'll find the xs400 version identical except for bore and poss carb. there is a link in the classic section for xs400 stuff drewps
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		Signatures? How to change them..
		
		mine works ok, have you updated your browser?
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		Feckin bike theives
		
		bloody white van man again!!
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		MR3
		
		weathers sounding good too!! brakes sticking at the mo so need a bit of kinetic mechanics on them
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		How to Replace a Choke Cable
		
		Grav usually fairly simple to fit bowden cables, especially if your good with nipples!! don't hav your bike so can't do a step x step drwps
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		Pic of my bike
		
		luverly, we have a gallery you can use if you peruse the forum drewps
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		Just joined.
		
		BOB!! enjoy your stay and please come again!!
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		Stolen 125
		
		good to hear, thanks for the updates drewps
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		Gastanks and other parts.
		
		I still like the xs750/850 tankj on the 400 though!! drewps
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		Gutted but glad
		
		sorry to hear about that, good job you had the gear on. I'm sure you'll find another. drewps