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    79 xs 400 no spark left side

    Hey guys, I’ve been doing some troubleshooting on a 1979 XS 400F. I’ve tried the following: New spark plugs, swapped coils left for right, checked for continuity, new battery, tried adjusting points, right side works fine but left side no spark. Looking for advice, thanks in advance!
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    Must be doing something silly when settings timing or points

    Hey all, just finished a top end rebuild (down to cleaning pistons/pin boss). Timing (points) looks all funny to me though. When the bike is running, the bolt at the center of alternator cover should turn counter clockwise, correct? L Advance marks, LF, LT, almost 1/2 turn of crank, then R...
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    What is this thing? And how do I adjust it?

    Trying to adjust my points but this thing is in the way and I don't know how to adjust properly with it there. And I don't know what it so I'd rather have solid direction before fiddling with it.. Thanks ya'll
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    Can't get my Points Plate Cover off

    Hey guys so my right cylinder is not heating up so I wanted to check my points to make sure everything is timed right. After doing some research I found out that my bike has a solid state ignition system, does those ever need adjusting? or are they set forever? Thanks
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    Points gap and Carb Q's

    so before my bike (77 XS360) was running pretty good except for a mean bog in mid range rpm's. so I pulled my carbs to do a more thorough cleaning. popped them back on and I can't for the life of me get the bike to stay running. the only thing I adjusted was idle. it will run for 3 or 4 seconds...
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