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Second that! ^^^

It just sounds like hearing damage to me...

Welcome. 1979 was the best year for the XS. Everybody knows...

The answer to both questions is yes. Use the search function, you'll find everything you need. Search for "Manometer". You can make one cheap. Jacob ...detritus.

Damn dirty detritus...

I would like #3 on the front, #6 on the back with a tiny #4 on the sleeve, and a #1 near the armpit and a #7 on the collar. This is where we custom order, right?

Welcome and nice to "meet" you.

Detritus.

I just had to mention that there is detritus in there...so...detritus.

This happened the other day. It is a replacement speedo, but it's about right. The old one had 30,000 km when it froze.

:agree: yep

1lowdiesel, I've got 2 virago 750 parts bikes if you need anything for the xv.

And you'll find lots of reasons to weld once you have a welder...

Are you talking about the drain screw? If so, maybe loosen it a bit then snug it back up. It could have some trash in it. or petcock...

I just put two dual sports on mine. I think the factory size is 110/90-18. I put a Kenda k-761 120/80-18 in rear and a 110/80-18 in front and have no clearance issues (no front or rear fender though). It looks just about right. I'm pretty sure they went to tubeless in 1980 on the alloys. Don't...