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Hi again I was just reading Gramatrons build post and noticed that his 78 Special SOHC redlines at 9000. My 81 special shows redline at 6500. Both motors appear to be identical on the surface, so why the variation? Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, What would a happy rpm for cruising be for the sohc 400cc? Posted via Mobile

Finally got to take the bike out for a spin. Ran pretty well, though my clutch adjustment was purely done. Had to release the clutch lever nearly 100% before clutch would engage. When I got back home and parked the bike, I immediately noticed oil dripping from under the engine the picture of...

Hey guys, I'm at my wits end with my 81 xs special. Ran fine last year, started and ran it at regular intervals throughout the winter. Never had any trouble getting it to fire up. This spring...nothing, not so much as a hiccup. I've got good spark, I've boosted the bike off my truck just in case...

Hey Guys, This forum has saved me a couple of times now, most recently with a clutch adjustment gone awry, so here I am again. I parked the bike last fall in great running condition . Ran it twice over the winter, (just because I missed it). Went to start it as soon as spring...

Need to purchase a dipstick for an 81 special. Mine has the sight glass, which unfortunately has fogged up over the years. Cheers

Need the left side switch for an 81 special or something compatible Thanks.

Hi guys, I was attempting to adjust the clutch on my 81 special, so I went through the past posts on the forum. I've learned that one must remove the black rubber plug on the side of the engine, then loosen the lock nut beneath it, (which I understand may be difficult), and....then what? The...

Does anyone know if the regulator on a 1981 special is adjustable or is it solid state. I'm getting 15 volts at the battery at 5000 rpm. Thanks

Hey all, I'm pretty new to bikes in general. I've picked up an 81 special in good shape. When using the kickstarter, it fires up and runs great indefinitely, as far as I can tell. It has fired up successfully on the electric start a couple of times. It seems though, that the battery is not being...