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jeff418 New Member Posts: 4	xs 650 1976 Sept 11, 2011 12:08:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jeff418 on Sept 11, 2011 12:08:40 GMT -5 first sorry for my poor english i speak french! my question is what is the electrical component on the rear wheel of the xs 650 1976 is it important?? thanks jeff

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Post by xsleo on Sept 11, 2011 12:13:17 GMT -5

Let me welcome you to the site.
The electrical thing on the rear wheel brake plate is a switch that when the brake pads get worn to the point they need replacing it turns on a warning light on the dash.
No it's not really needed. You should inspect your bike often enough so you know when things like brake pads need replacing.
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75 XS650B with 79 forks and dual disc, braided lines, disc brake on back, Pamco ignition, Pamcopete's reg/rec mods, kill switch relay, home made harness, all LED turn, brake and tail lights, tapered head bearings, bronze bushes in swing arm, soon to get shock and fork upgrades

jeff418 New Member Posts: 4	xs 650 1976 Sept 11, 2011 16:15:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jeff418 on Sept 11, 2011 16:15:19 GMT -5 thank you!! this site is so complete and the answer come rapidly i like it. jeff

xsleo Administrator Senior Technical Advisor 75 XS650B, 81 XS650SG all stock Posts: 2,754	xs 650 1976 Sept 12, 2011 20:32:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by xsleo on Sept 12, 2011 20:32:04 GMT -5 You got lucky this time. Answers don't often come that quick. Sometimes it can take a few days. Leo
	75 XS650B with 79 forks and dual disc, braided lines, disc brake on back, Pamco ignition, Pamcopete's reg/rec mods, kill switch relay, home made harness, all LED turn, brake and tail lights, tapered head bearings, bronze bushes in swing arm, soon to get shock and fork upgrades

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xs 650 1976

Post by jeff418 on Sept 11, 2011 12:08:40 GMT -5

Post by xsleo on Sept 11, 2011 12:13:17 GMT -5

Post by jeff418 on Sept 11, 2011 16:15:19 GMT -5

Post by xsleo on Sept 12, 2011 20:32:04 GMT -5

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