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When I think of the original Sleeping Beauty, fairies definitely come to mind. But the plump colorful fairies we remember from the original are not the ones making an appearance in Maleficent. Instead, the movie features three pixies with eclectic costumes. With my six year old daughter dressed as Maleficent, the baby in a baby Aurora costume, and my husband wearing his Maleficent crow costume, it only seemed fitting I make myself a Flittle costume. Because we all know the pixies as iconic Read More... {Read More...}
Easy DIY Octopus Costume
I have to give all the credit to my daughter on this costume. As the SeaWorld guest kid blogger, she always plans a fun costume idea for our visit to the Halloween Spooktacular. This year she was really excited to make her own octopus costume. The easy DIY octopus costume was all her idea. She was able to make the entire costume with just my supervision. Easy DIY Octopus Costume tutorial Supplies: long sleeve shirt three pairs of leggings, one pair must fit for actual leggings Read More... {Read More...}
Maleficent Baby Aurora Costume Tutorial
Our family always has fun themed Disney costumes for when we attend Mickey's Halloween Party. This year my six year old daughter decided she was dressing up as Maleficent and I couldn't be more happy because her baby sister made the cutest baby Aurora! Knowing we wouldn't be able to purchase anything similar to the beautiful dress and bonnet worn in the movie, we decided to make our own. I can sew but had no idea how I would create that magical baby costume. A few days later my mom was Read More... {Read More...}
Maleficent Crow Costume Tutorial
Every year Halloween becomes a topic of discussion in our home several months before fall. We travel to Southern California frequently and Mickey's Halloween Party is a favorite event during October. From the time she watched as Maleficent interrupted Elle Fanning's birthday song at the 2014 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, my six year old daughter has had plans to dress like the villain for Halloween. Her costume wouldn't be complete without her crow, Diaval. My Read More... {Read More...}
"My First Halloween" printable
Halloween is such a fun opportunity to allow your children to express themselves in costume. Over the past six years my older daughter has dressed up in a wide variety of costumes ranging from frilly princesses to sea animals. As her mommy, I'm not sure there is anything cuter than her very first costume. I remember her first Halloween and the fun I had dressing her as a kitten in a big fluffy costume with a poofy pink tail. This year we have family costumes planned but I couldn't pass Read More... {Read More...}
DIY Macaroni Penguin Costume
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Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Sample Images
Latest Camera Reviews
Ahead of our full review, here are 37 sample JPEG photos taken with the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM lens, mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mk III.
The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is a constant-aperture standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras, retailing for £849.99 / $899.99.
A gallery of 37 sample images taken with the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM lens.
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM JPEG Images
1/125s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 2000
1/80s · f/4 · 74mm · ISO 640
1/30s · f/8 · 22mm · ISO 800
1/30s · f/5.6 · 22mm · ISO 800
1/50s · f/5.6 · 43mm · ISO 160
1/100s · f/4 · 63mm · ISO 100
1/30s · f/4 · 22mm · ISO 640
1/125s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 2000
1/40s · f/4 · 33mm · ISO 800
1/125s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 3200
1/100s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 3200
1/125s · f/8 · 98mm · ISO 16000
1/50s · f/16 · 98mm · ISO 25600
1/100s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 1000
1/60s · f/6.3 · 53mm · ISO 640
1/50s · f/11 · 47mm · ISO 400
1/500s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 100
1/200s · f/8 · 22mm · ISO 100
1/100s · f/5.6 · 35mm · ISO 100
1/40s · f/22 · 22mm · ISO 640
1/500s · f/5.6 · 98mm · ISO 100
1/640s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 100
1/125s · f/4 · 22mm · ISO 100
1/640s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 100
1/125s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 100
1/50s · f/8 · 22mm · ISO 100
1/100s · f/8 · 88mm · ISO 1000
1/320s · f/5.6 · 98mm · ISO 100
1/30s · f/11 · 22mm · ISO 125
1/50s · f/4 · 22mm · ISO 100
1/40s · f/8 · 33mm · ISO 320
1/80s · f/5.6 · 74mm · ISO 320
1/60s · f/8 · 74mm · ISO 640
1/40s · f/8 · 22mm · ISO 100
1/80s · f/8 · 81mm · ISO 200
1/160s · f/4 · 98mm · ISO 100
1/80s · f/5.6 · 47mm · ISO 100
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Absolutely insane amount of CA, at any zoom and aperture position. Very bad softness, wide or long. Looks much worse that even Nikkor 24-120/4, which is not shiny, either. There is not your fault, guys, very nice and extremely honest test is done, thank you! Simply I can't believe it is the lens of ART series, looks like very bad copy you got for that test.
This lens is one that many of us have been waiting for, I like the Canon, but since I shoot Nikon, it doesn't do me any good. The Chromatic Aberration you are referring to is mostly at 24mm, and at F4. It's not nearly as bad at F5.6, or as you increase the Zoom. It's going to be at least $300.00 less than the closest Nikon, the 24-120mm F4 and I'm not too crazy about that lens anyhow. Nikon continues to cater to the DX shooters, and they're trying to build as many new lenses as they can, even if it means discontinuing some fine lenses that many of us wanted. It's no coincidence that they've sold 80 million Nikkors in 80 years!
Didn't Jack LaLane tow 75 boats, on his 75th Birthday?
So tell me, what choice do we have? Most any lens performs better a couple of stops down, that goes for all brands. They've had some great lenses over the years, but those lucky enough to have them, seem to be keeping them. I'm sure you know your lenses, and maybe you are very selective, but please tell me if there's a good alternative. I'm open to excellent condition used, or even a refurbished lens. I'm not looking for a dispute, just a very good lens. Sigma had a 28-105mm F4-5.6 UC before this, they must have learned something from that design. Also, this lens can be fine tuned, to suite each user. This is an often ignored range, and they don't make it easy for us. You can reply here, or via email.
... Joe Prete
About this lens,
I forgot to mention this: The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
is also one of the Sigma lenses that can be converted to a different mount. This was impossible (or cheaper to replace the lens) before Sigma started building lenses with this capability. I think this is the 10th lens with this capability now. Interesting that they left Pentax out, at B&H you can Pre-order it for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and of course Sigma, but no Pentax. Price for this lens is $899.00 at B&H.
... Joe Prete
Hi Joe. I am sure the next copy of the Sigma 24-105 will be great, as it must be. I used to see much better images made by this lens. To be fully covered, try to find sellers who offered returns/exchange, and have peace of mind. Good luck!


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Close tire sizes interchangeable?
Is there a way I can use 205/65 r15 tires on a car that's recommended to have 205/60/r16 tires? The r15 tires are not on rims but I would purchase if needed. I would like to avoid buying a new set of tires if I can, but if it'll damage the car or affect safety in any way then that becomes more important. Thanks in advance!
What's a good replacement car for a lead foot like me?
My 2001 325i that I absolutely babied got totaled this weekend. I need a replacement. What should I get next? Details inside... [more inside]
Will admitting fault void my LDW on a rental car?
Returned a rental car recently, had some damage in a crowded parking garage. Seems like the rental agent was trying to get me not to admit fault, but I was dumb and did so. Can they void my LDW by saying it was "reckless"? I'm worried: only light body damage, but will be hella expensive, plus downtime charges, if I'm on the hook.
Help me car
I will be living in a city that requires a car for the first time and I'm kind of lost on how to approach this. Help? [more inside]
Prius MFD weirdness
The Multifunction Display in my 2003 Prius will cheerfully display the settings for the Audio and all that, but the main screen which shows the fuel efficiency is just black. If I show the audio or the Display settings, that comes up just fine, and brightness is normal, but the main display won't show, and the backlight doesn't seem to be lit when on that display. I hooked up a code reader to the socket under the dash, but it's coming back clean. Any ideas?
Zoom Zoom or Confidence in Motion?
I am in the process of buying a new car and I think I have it narrowed down to a 2016 Mazda3 or a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Manual either way. [more inside]
Keeping a Young Toddler Busy in the Car
Two upcoming road trips for the holidays plus one young toddler who could make it all pretty miserable. Please share any tricks for keeping the little guy busy in the car. [more inside]
How do I (and do I need to) deflea a car?
Someone who lives in a flea-infested house got a ride in one of our company-owned cars (we found out about the fleas later). A co-worker just sat in the car for a few minutes this morning, and she found a flea on her person a few minutes ago. She does not have pets, so we're pretty sure the flea came from the car. I have to drive the car home. I have cats. What, if anything, should I be doing to deflea the car? Car is a four-door with cloth upholstery.
Car accident with neighbor: what do I do in this complicated situation?
Last month I hit a neighbor's parked car. Since then, I've let the insurance company handle it, but the neighbor has reached out to me several times, and I'm not sure how to respond. Details under the cut. [more inside]
Detailing ruined my car.
How do I fix it? [more inside]
Car alarm misbehaving
The alarm on my 2001 Audi A6 Wagon goes off arbitrarily. This may happen more in hot weather. I've played with what appears to be, judging from the icon, the interior alarm button (near the trunk release button, on the driver's door frame on the b post), but this has no effect. [more inside]
Sold at auction 6 times? Too many?
In the last 3 months, it's been to 6 auctions. It was reported as a dealer vehicle twice in that time as well. Should I continue looking at it? It's $4500 and I'm thinking of seeing if they'll go down by $500. I've never bought a car this way so I'm open to opinions. [more inside]
The unicorn of cars: cheap, reliable, good gas mileage
I need to get a new car tomorrow. I am looking for something that is cheap, highly reliable, and fuel-efficient. Right now I'm stuck trying to decide between the Honda Fit and the Toyota Corolla, but will also eagerly consider suggestions for cars I haven't thought of. Any and all anecdata is welcome. [more inside]
Older car in an accident. No collision insurance. What now?
Got in a car accident last night (in Philadelphia... a block from my house). (Both drivers alone and ok.) Haven't gotten the final adjuster report yet but it looks like it's going to come back mostly my fault (no matter how much I disagree). The car was towed to someplace really annoying to get to because I was suggestible to vulture tow truck operator. Trying to decide between trying to repair and salvage, but it's hard when the car is an hour+ away. [more inside]
Do I really need to bring my car in for scheduled maintenance already?
I received an email from my Kia dealership today saying that it's time for my "next regularly scheduled maintenance visit." It has been three months since I bought the car (a 2015 Soul), and the owner's manual states that the first recommended maintenance visit should be at 6 months or 12,000 km, whichever comes first (and I'm nowhere near that number). There are no signs of anything being wrong with the car, and I've been regularly checking fluid levels, tire pressure, etc. Can I just ignore this email? [more inside]
Is it worth $640 to get OEM lower control arms over aftermarket?
I have a '92 Geo Tracker with shot front lower control arm bushings and ball joints. My mechanic has recommended replacing the entire control arms rather than using a bushing kit, which I am onboard with. Given that this is a 25 year old car, OEM parts are preposterously overpriced. [more inside]
Help me buy a new set of winter tires!
What winter tires should I buy this time around? And where is the best place to get them? [more inside]
Buying a car. Difficulty level: Pacific Northwesterner in Maine
My son has just been stationed in Kittery, Maine for the foreseeable future (three years) and needs a car. He believes he needs a vehicle with a little extra something-something: ground clearance and AWD or 4WD. But I'm here visiting for a week and I'm 110% positive all these folks aren't swapping out their small sedans for big trucks when winter hits. Or, do they? [more inside]
Is there a great universal garage door opener remote?
I have 4 different garage door opener remotes and half of them are failing. I'd like to replace them with a single universal remote. I think I need a learning remote with 4 different buttons, but I'm open to suggestions. [more inside]
Help for 2000 Toyota Solara convertible: top goes down, won't go up
2000 Toyota Solara convertible, treated very well, the one previous owner was my mom. And of course the actual day I got this car the automatic top stopped working -- but only one way, putting it back up. (The top can still be pulled up manually but it is very heavy and I am but one small person.) Automatic top still works great putting the top down. I'm looking for resources and my Google-fu is weak. [more inside]
Did someone just try to Blair Witch my Toyota?
Sometime in the past three months, someone tied a six inch length of twine (with an acorn hot-glued to one end) to the undercarriage of my car. Trying to figure out why -- pictures inside. [more inside]
Pimp my (car) commute!
Just started a job with a 25-35 min commute. Please give me all the tips to make this as un-sucky as possible. [more inside]
Ford Hybrid Mechanic near Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti MI?
I am looking at buying a used Ford Fusion hybrid but would like to get it inspected by an independent mechanic as to its condition before doing so. I don't have personal experience with any local mechanics or repair shops, nor do I have any idea which ones are familiar with Ford hybrids. [more inside]
Is it a good idea to buy this Volvo that used to be in Hawaii?
We're thinking of buying a 2013 Volvo that is up for sale at a non-Volvo car dealer in Southern California. A background check revealed that apparently the car was initially licensed as a rental in Hawaii (?!?) and later owned in California. This seems really ... odd. Is there any reason to be afraid there is something wrong with the car? [more inside]
Corolla or Prius c? So many special snowflakes...
If you're on a super-tight budget, would you go with the practical regular ol' car or spring for a (maybe reliable, I dunno) hybrid? [more inside]
Which vehicle would you buy?
If you only had $5000 for a used vehicle, would you buy a RAV4, CRV, or Lexus RX? [more inside]
Out, damned dent
There is too much advice online. What's the best way to remove a small dent from my car? [more inside]
Leasing in my situation: Good/bad idea? Is this a good deal for a lease?
I've never leased before, but am considering giving it a try. Given my driving preferences (inside), is this a good idea? [more inside]
Advice on driving around Georgia (the country, not the state)
I'm headed to Georgia on vacation in a few weeks. We're thinking of renting a car in Tblisi and traveling around the countryside- to Stepantsminda and Mtskheta. I'd appreciate any advice on driving in Georgia! Do we need to rent a 4 wheel drive? Or are the roads good enough that we can just use a regular economy-sized car? Thank you!
So, my partners car got hit when it was parked...
I've read through the previous questions on this. But a ladies daughter with a learners permit hit my partners car while it was parked, and now she just wants to pay cash because she's convinced involving insurance will be a nightmare... [more inside]
Should I repair this scrape on my new car immediately?
So some wonderful individual in a parking lot has christened my new car with its first scrape. Photo here. Is it sufficiently serious/deep that I should get it repainted immediately to avoid rusting issues? And if so, is it at all feasible to attempt a patch job myself? The internet at large is inconclusive on both counts.
Is this category C write off all above board?
My car was rear ended recently, but as it's too old I get to keep the car... and the money? [more inside]
Can I sell my just paid off car in Maryland without titling in my name?
I need to clarify if I can sign the title over on the back of the title I have now since I have a release of the prior lienholders interest, or if I have to go through the whole process of reititling in my name. I have a buyer for the car and apparently Maryland will take 14-30 days to send me a new title if I have to go through the process described above. [more inside]
Car insurance for temporary move from Canada to US
I live in Montreal and am taking a 1-year sabbatical in the United States (North Carolina). My car will be coming with me. Can I insure the car in NC without importing it into the US? [more inside]
What headlights can I buy in the US that will fit a 2006 Toyota Voxy?
Some friends of mine are visiting the USA from Guyana. In Guyana they drive a 2006 Toyota Voxy. This car is not sold in the US. They want to buy brighter-than-stock headlights for it while they're here in the US, to take back to Guyana with them. But because the car isn't sold here, they can't find any information on which headlights might be compatible. [more inside]
Help me compare a 2002 and 2006 Prius - both low mileage
Similar to this question, but I am looking at a 2002 and a 2006 Prius. Both have similarly low mileage, but the 2006 is listed at ~$5000 more than the 2002. I would prefer the larger interior space and the newer car, but am not sure it's worth it. What else should I consider? [more inside]
Used/new hybrid hatchback car with manual transmission?
Hi there, It's nearly time for another car. Does this exist (new or used): a high-mpg hybrid hatchback or wagon with a manual transmission? [more inside]
Kids left in car??
My partners kids (two-8 year old twin girls) came home last night after spending a weekend at their other home with their other parent. They were telling us about their weekend and told us that they were left in the car twice (Walmart & Target) while their mom shopped. They said the first time seemed like an hour & the second time they were scared so hid where people passing by could not see them. They said she left the doors locked, air conditioner on, car running, and that they were told not to open the door for any reason. I feel really uncomfortable with this for so many different reasons!! So my question is: Is there any way leaving kids in the car is ok? My feeling is 'absolutely not'!! and my partner feels the same. I'm new to this (no kids of my own) so I'm trying to determine if my really really uncomfortable feelings about this are in any way an overreaction. Thanks all!!
Stupid newbie doesn't understand smog testing
First time I've ever had to smog a car. It did not go well for the car's previous owner. I just got a ton of repairs done on it, but what else do I have to do first? [more inside]
Car won't start--ruled out the usual suspects..what next?
I have a 2008 Dodge caliber base model, CVT. It's been making more noise than usual lately, and sometimes it feels like it's going to stall out at traffic lights. I got an oil change yesterday, and that seemed to help with the noise a little, however when I got home, I started it to show the noise to a friend (it was difficult to describe) and, although it didn't die while on, after turning off then it now will not start. [more inside]
Is it time to put my '99 Honda Civic to pasture?
'99 Civic Four-Door. 101k miles. $2k in repairs over the past year. Now needs new O2 sensors and brake lines, coming to $850 or so. Should I stay or should I go? Snowflake details inside. [more inside]
How is the money in an armored car organized?
Because of this article I'm wondering how the money inside an armored car works. [more inside]
Selling a car from 2,400 miles away
My friend lives in California. Her car is in New York. She would like to sell this car. Assuming no trusted intermediaries are available in New York, and travel to New York is not an option right now, how might she go about doing this? [more inside]
Rest stops / amenities on US road trip?
Driving from central Illinois to DC area, only have limited experience driving in the US. What's the best route and what to expect (rest stops, food, etc)? [more inside]
Help me own the car that I have owned for the last 10 years
You have no idea the kind of self-shaming feedback loop this has been causing me. I've had, and continue to have, immense internal resistance to fixing this problem, but I must fix it and need your help. When I bought and financed my car 10 years ago, the financing dept got my last name wrong. It has been wrong on my registration and title (since I paid it off 5 years ago) ever since. I'm looking to trade this car in for a new one and need to get this fixed. How? [more inside]
Urgent search for a blind spot mirror with "lane-change corner" line
Hoping to find a convex blind spot mirror like this, with a "corner line", indicating whether the car behind you is far enough away for safe lane-changing. Google and Autozone etc. have plenty of convex blind spot mirrors, but none with the all-important line. What is the name of this feature/do you recognize this product? [more inside]
Why is water entering through the undercarriage of my car?
I took my 2004 Mercedes ML350 to the touchless car wash today and for the first time ever water entered through the undercarriage and was leaking around my feet. [more inside]
What do I use to glue plastic that's safe for the inside of a hot car?
I have a bunch of Lego Minifigures in the back window of my car. I live in Los Angeles, and when my car gets too hot, the plastic in the Legos expands and everything starts coming apart. I want to glue each figure together so I'm not constantly having to reassemble them, but I don't want glue that would give off harmful fumes when in those hot car conditions. I've tried basic craft glue so far, but it doesn't seem to last very well in the heat. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Help me plan the best road trip ever
One woman. One old-ass Prius. 157,724 miles of highway. Help me plan a summer road trip that (a) maximizes awesomeness, and (b) minimizes horrible death? [more inside]
NYC to Falling Water Road trip
NYC to Falling Water road trip info. Any ideas? [more inside]


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Report Reveals 7 Most Disgusting Things Trump Did To Women
New exposé shows just how depraved Donald Trump is.
New exposé shows just how depraved Donald Trump is.
It never fails with these guys.
Ted Cruz supporters have now turned their fire on Donald Trump's wife, and are making sexist attacks.
Ted Cruz just pulled this campaign ad featuring an adult film star.
Female executives are blasting the biotech and pharmaceutical industry for using women as "eye candy."
This Republican believes pornography is worse than cocaine, and the government has to act.
Mike Huckabee had a reason to pose for this photo with a prostitute.
Twitter had a field day with this one.
But if you want to carry a gun in public? No problem.
The sex education class is optional! It's optional! Jeebus.
Porn star Jenna Jameson just endorsed a Republican for President.
This congressman attacking Planned Parenthood has a sex scandal on his hands.
A sexy Donald Trump costume will be available for purchase this Halloween.
Suck it up, Hunt. Your "mandatory genital inspections" will not change a thing, and will only serve to alienate students.
A student who was raped is suing the school. Now the college wants to see her entire sexual history! Yet another way to blame the victim.
The top 5 ridiculous, nonsensical and asinine things pseudo-Christians said this week.
In the latest call by Fox News for women to be subservient slaves to men, host Andrea Tantaros said that women should just submit to sex whenever a man wants it and then serve him beer and food to thank him.
With 26 drugs available to help men, women may finally be able to enjoy sex again, too.
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Skip to comments.2 charged in Oak Park beating motivated by Trayvon Martin killing, official says
Posted on 04/26/2012 7:34:47 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement
A teen charged with a hate crime in Oak Park told investigators he beat his victim in anger over the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, according to the Cook County state's attorney office.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...
Interesting that even animals don't act like this. We can be some what proud that the majority of our people don't act like this.
Media's fault and the race pimps...
First Mobile, now Chicago.
The opening skirmishes of Race War 2012.
Because it's been ALL over the news channels. How could one miss it? /sarc
What? Is that supposed to be some kind of defense? Throw the book at him.
Who has the list? This one needs to be added.
Well, it seems like there is a whole lot of beat-down going on. I did a cursory search limiting the time frame from Feb 26 (date of the Trayvon Killing) forward to now, looking for melanin-sufficient on melanin-insufficient beatings. Incidents with multiple articles have the additional articles indented. Pictures are included above the link if available and appropriate. Dates are when the articles were published. I will continue to update this as incidents occur.
I used the search terms beating crime with date limits so I got to see the whole range of human depravity. There is some white beating going on, mostly meth addicts acting out the spasms of their last working neurons taking a dive; but the vast majority of the perps are in fact black as are their victims. There does appear to be a thug culture out there with an over-representation by our melanin-sufficient brothers. This is not a good thing.
In my life I have known of a great number of areas where it was safe to walk as a black person but not safe to walk as a white person. I know of no area in America where the converse is true. Why exactly is it that I am supposed to be so concerned about white racists in America? BTW, I would hope that it isn't safe to do crime anywhere in America, black or white. But with John Corzine and Eric Holder walking around free we all know that isn't true. Feel free to swipe and redistribute. View Source is your friend.
March 04, 2012 Kansas City KS, Teens set kid on fire for being 'white boy'
Mar 24, 2012 St. Louis MO, St. Louis man recovering after unprovoked attack in Tower Grove -- Kruchowski
Local authority trying to convince everybody that this wasn't about race:March 26, 2012 Pittsburg PA, Attack Victims May Have Been Targets Of 'Point 'Em Out, Knock 'Em Out' -- 10 on 1, U of Pitt students attacked
Mar. 27 2012 St. Louis MO, Pete Kruchowski Was Not A Knockout Game Victim, According to Police -- Kruchowski
04/24/2012 Third suspect arrested in beating video
04/25/2012 4th suspect arrested in Baltimore St. Patrick's Day beating
04/25/2012 UPDATE: Third And Fourth Video Beating Suspects Caught
April 26, 2012 2 charged in Oak Park beating motivated by Trayvon Martin killing, official says
In my local news:
April 24, 2012 Matthew Owens: Angry Mob Beats White Man, 'Justice For Trayvon' [VIDEO]
No indication that this was about race either...
April 24, 2012 Mobile Police on mob attack: no corroboration yet on allegation of racial motive
April 24, 2012 Beating of Alabama man not seen as hate crime, despite claim 'Trayvon' invoked
April 25, 2012 Career Criminal Arrested In Matthew Owens Beating -- Terry Rawls
04/26/2012 Victim's sister: Mobile, Ala. black-on-white beating sparked by theft, not basketball
I, for one, welcome our new Melanin Sufficient Overlords /.
That picture....the POS looks like he's 30, vice 18. Of course IF he goes to court, they will give him a haircut, eye glasses and a suit, and if the judge is "really though on crime", he'll get 30 days probation. And, during that 30 days, will no doubt assault at least 3 others and rob a couple of more. Scum like him is one of the reasons I cc.
Post #12.
Probably a stupid question, but has anyone tried to explain to these thugs that Zimmerman is not white.
Thank you for collecting and posting the articles. As time goes on new assaults should be added.
Who in the hell ever decided this 'pants on the ground' was a good look?! Besides the fact it makes no sense! It is STUPID!!!
Oh, and hold the gun straight fool if you want to hit your target. That's not cool either, you moron. Someone needs to beat the crap out of both of them... just because. I bet they never got an ass kicking from their father aka sperm donor or even if baby mama knows which one of her shack ups donated the sperm.
But we do know who paid to feed, clothe, educate?, insure, house, etc. the little pukes.
Prison inmates.
...but it wasn't a Hate Crime, dontcha know...
Don't forget this one. The victim is White and they did release his name. Don't know if he's still alive as I haven't seen ant other stories on it as it doesn't fit the narrative.
Hate crime my a**, this crap is terrorism pure and simple. Hate crime laws should be taken off the books, they are nothing more than thought crimes, something to be used against whites and no one else.
Who in the hell ever decided this 'pants on the ground' was a good look?"
LMAO, and the same could be asked who the **** first decided that holding a semiautomatic handgun sideways was an improved shooting stance???;)
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When the A's arrived in Phoenix for spring training in late February, they were expected to have two rookies on their 25-man roster: starting pitcher Joe Blanton and outfielder Nick Swisher. Both players were 2002 first round draft picks who had risen through the A's system at roughly the same pace and who had received some playing time in Oakland at the tail-end of the 2004 season.
Then came an injury to reliever Chad Bradford and suddenly rookie reliever Huston Street was also given a spot on the Opening Day roster. Street was a 2004 supplemental first round draft pick who had been promoted three levels during his first professional season in 2004. The team had high expectations for Street, but many expected that he would at least spend some time in AAA-Sacramento in 2005.
The A's fourth rookie got a late beginning to his major league season. First baseman Dan Johnson did all he could in 2004 to earn a spot on the 2005 roster. He won the Pacific Coast League MVP and was impressive during a stay in the Mexican Winter League. Johnson had a strong spring training, but with veterans Scott Hatteberg and Erubiel Durazo ahead of him, Johnson was returned to AAA to start the season. He excelled again for the River Cats in April and May and eventually got the call when Durazo went down with an injury. Let's take a look at how each rookie has performed this season:
*Note that Keiichi Yabu, while technically a rookie, isn't under consideration for this article due to his veteran status in Japan.
Joe Blanton
Blanton, like Swisher, was one of the featured draft choices in the book "Moneyball", so his tenure with the Oakland organization has always been high-profile. The Kentucky grad caught everyone's attention in 2003 when he dominated the Midwest and Texas Leagues. Coming into the 2004 season, he was widely considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball and was, unquestionably, the A's top starting pitching prospect. Blanton's 2004 campaign for Sacramento was somewhat disappointing, as he struggled with the homerun ball and a mid-season dead-arm period. However, he was impressive in two late-season relief appearances for Oakland, so expectations for the big right-hander were high going into the 2005 season.
Blanton got his season off on the right foot with a solid April. Despite not earning a win during this month, Blanton was one of the A's best pitchers. He posted a 2.07 ERA with one complete game and he allowed only 26 hits in 30.1 innings pitched. However, there were a few disturbing trends in Blanton's performance in April that may have been precursors to a disappointing month of May. First, Blanton wasn't making hitters miss enough of his pitches. He had only 10 strikeouts in those 30.1 innings. Second, he had allowed one homerun in every April start except one. His final April start – a 4.2 inning effort where he allowed four runs and eight hits – was the beginning of a string of bad outings that lasted throughout the month of May.
The month of May was a forgettable one for Blanton. After a decent six inning effort against the New York Yankees at the Stadium, Blanton failed to go five innings in any of his next four starts. He hit rock-bottom in a May 25 start against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays where he went only a third of an inning before being yanked. He followed it up five days later with a mediocre 4.2 inning outing in a game the A's would win with a ninth-inning rally and some extra-inning heroics. After that start, Blanton was in danger of being pulled from the starting rotation.
If Blanton goes on to be an All-Star caliber starting pitcher, he may look back at his start against Toronto on June 4 as one of the turning points in his career. On that date, Blanton found himself with an 0-5 record and an unsightly 6.66 ERA. He must have been thinking "here I go again" when Vernon Wells and Alexis Rios took him deep for solo shots in the first and second innings, respectively. However, Blanton dug deep and allowed only two more hits and no more runs over seven strong innings. The A's would rally late and Blanton would earn his first major league win, a 5-2 decision.
Blanton has been consistently good since that start. He has gone fewer than seven innings only once and he has two eight inning efforts. Twice he took no-hitters into the 5th inning of games. Since the start of June, Blanton is 5-2 with an ERA just over 2.00. His strikeouts have increased and his homeruns have gone down. He even won the AL Rookie of the Month for his efforts in June.
Thus far, Blanton has shown tremendous poise for a rookie starter. He controls the running game well for a young pitcher and he has shown the capacity for working out of some very tough jams. He still performs better at home than on the road, something that is common for rookies. However, his home/road splits become a lot more even when you take out that horrific start in Tampa. In the first half, Blanton has lived up to his reputation of being a workhorse pitcher who doesn't walk a lot batters and works quickly. He may not be the number one ace that some predicted he would be back in his breakout season of 2003, but Blanton has certainly shown during this first half that he is more than capable of being a solid middle of the rotation starter.
Nick Swisher
Like his fellow 2002 draft pick Blanton, Swisher had been etched into the A's Opening Day roster since the end of the 2004 season. The brash young outfielder was coming off of a solid 2004 campaign for Sacramento that saw him hit 29 homers in only 125 games. He also went on to hit two homers in a short September stint with Oakland. Swisher struggled through much of spring training, but the A's stuck with him and gave him a spot in the line-up every day.
Swisher responded to that faith by posting a good first week of the season. He homered twice in the second game of the season, a 9-0 win over Baltimore. However, he struggled for much of the rest of April, hitting only one more homerun and finishing the month with a .218 batting average. Swisher didn't have a chance to redeem himself in May, as he crashed into the rightfield wall on May 1 and he was out for three weeks with a shoulder sprain.
He returned to the line-up on May 25, but didn't make his presence felt until five days later. On May 30, Swisher ignited what eventually was a remarkable turnaround to the A's first half of the season. Batting with two-outs and two-strikes in the bottom of the ninth inning against Tampa Bay closer Danys Baez, Swisher grounded a sharp single up the middle to keep the game alive. Oakland would eventually score two in that inning to tie the game and would win in the 11th inning. That game snapped an eight-game losing streak for Oakland and was the start of a streak of six wins in seven games for the A's.
Swisher was a busy man in the month of June. He played in all but two games and was a strong contributor in the A's huge June. Swisher posted an 813 OPS and hit six homeruns, putting him at the top of the AL leaderboard for rookies. He became the first Oakland A's player since Ruben Sierra to homer from both sides of the plate in the same game in the A's 16-0 whitewashing of the Giants. He has continued that strong play into July. In nine games, Swisher has hit two homers, has driven in seven runs and has a 1.002 OPS.
Despite missing almost an entire month with that shoulder injury, Swisher is second on the A's in homeruns with 11 and he leads all rookies in that category. On a team that is starved for power, Swisher has provided much-needed pop at the bottom of the order. He has also shown a flare for the dramatic, as he has been in the middle of a number of the A's late-inning rallies. His performance in the A's final game of the first half against the White Sox might be a good summary for his entire first half performance. He failed to drive in runs in his early at-bats, but he regrouped and hit a clutch solo homer in the ninth to give the A's a two-run lead and then knocked in the game-winning run in the 11th inning with a double.
Swisher has struggled from the right-side of the plate and still has the occasional lapse defensively, but, otherwise, he is fulfilling most of the expectations that were levied on him as the season began. He probably won't hit for a high batting average, but Swisher could realistically surpass Bobby Crosby's rookie total of 22 homeruns from last season.
Huston Street
There have been very few collegiate closers who have received as much ink as Street received coming out of Texas last season. Street was simply light's out for the Longhorns during his three years with the team and many thought the A's got a steal when they took him with the 40th pick. He backed up that hype in an amazing 2004 professional debut that saw him start at low-A Kane County and end in AAA-Sacramento. Along the way, Street posted a 1.38 ERA. Coming into the 2005 draft, both the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox drafted relievers they hoped would be the "next Huston Street".
Coming into this spring, the general consensus was that the A's wouldn't rush their future closer. After all, Oakland was scheduled to have a veteran bullpen led by incumbent closer Octavio Dotel, new acquisitions Kiko Calero and Juan Cruz, and holdovers Chad Bradford and Ricardo Rincon. Injuries and ineffectiveness, however, quickly changed the A's thinking. Bradford went down early in camp with a back injury that would shelve him for three months. Suddenly the A's had an open spot in the bullpen and Street took advantage. He dazzled in early spring training games and impressed the A's coaching staff with his poise.
When he made the Opening Day roster, many thought that Street would be eased into major league life by working primarily in non-pressure situations. However, an injury to A's set-up man Kiko Calero and the ineffectiveness of set-man Juan Cruz quickly forced Street into tight late-inning situations. Street performed well in those situations, allowing only four runs in 12.2 innings in April. He got even better in May, posting a 1.20 ERA in 15 innings pitched. It was in May when his role took on a whole new focus. On May 18, Dotel went on the DL with a season-ending elbow injury and Street was quickly pushed into the closer's role that he seemed destined to fill.
Despite being the team's closer on May 18, Street wasn't actually given a save opportunity until June 2, due to the team's struggles. He converted four saves over the next two weeks, but then was sidelined for ten days with a tender hamstring. Street returned on June 30 with a shut-out inning against Seattle. He had his first blown save since being named closer on July 5, but it was a tough-luck blown save, as an error allowed the tying run to score. Street converted a save against the Chicago White Sox on July 8, but had his biggest test two days later. He blew a two-run lead in the bottom of the 9th against Chicago to send the game into extra-innings by allowing his first major league homerun and a two-out, game-tying double. Street recovered to throw a scoreless 10th and when the A's took the lead in the top of the 11th, he gutted out a tough bottom half of the 11th to earn the win. His 3.1 inning performance was the longest of his major league career and gave the A's a much-needed boost going into the second half of the season.
Street's two blown saves this past week serve to show that he is, in fact, human. However, they are really the only blemishes in what has been a remarkable rookie season for the rookie reliever. Even after allowing two runs yesterday, Street's ERA is still a sparkling 1.67. He is striking out batters at an impressive rate (44 strikeouts in 43 innings) and he is holding opposing batters to a .196 clip. Street has shown tremendous maturity for a player one year removed from college and he should be a strong contender for the AL Rookie of the Year award if the A's give him more save chances in the second half.
Dan Johnson
During the A's struggles in May, it was many an Oakland fan's mantra that Johnson should be given a chance to play at the major league level. The PCL MVP became a fan favorite with a strong spring training and his impressive play for Sacramento. He was given a chance at the major league level at the end of May when Durazo went down with an injury and he hasn't disappointed. Since arriving on the major league roster, Johnson has been in the line-up practically every day, taking over the starting first base duties from incumbent Scott Hatteberg. He has held his own with the glove at first, but he has also done an excellent job replacing the production of the injured Durazo.
Johnson's first at-bat resulted in a walk and that is probably indicative of his performance since joining the team. He has had very few bad at-bats and has walked more times then he has struck out (19:14), a remarkable feat for a rookie power hitter. Johnson has also shown himself to be a good situational hitter. He currently leads the A's in efficiency for getting a runner in from third with less then two outs, something that Oakland has struggled with over the past few seasons. Johnson's power numbers took awhile to get going, but lately he has shown the homerun stroke that he had in the minor leagues. Johnson hit his first major league homerun against Seattle on June 21 and he has hit three more since then. He has also hit seven doubles and currently sports a respectable .453 slugging percentage and an 832 OPS.
Johnson has been moved around in the batting order from fifth to eighth and has done best in the fifth and seventh slots. His .291 batting average is second on the team behind shortstop Bobby Crosby and his .379 on-base percentage is third. Johnson has had a few rookie lapses in the field, but he has primarily done a good job at first. He may spend the second half of the season in the lower third of the A's batting order if Oakland can acquire another power hitter, but he appears to be rounding into a future middle of the order force for the A's.
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I know the best thing to do is just keep trying, keep reintroducing, but now (and this could just be coincidental with today) she's barely eating. She had 20 oz formula, 3 oz water, 2oz of a yogurt (hidden in) smoothie. She ate 1/4 of a waffle and 1/4 peach for breakfast, 5 blackberries, a teaspoonish of ham for lunch, a few peas, 2 bites of tomato and sips of milk for dinner- she refused to eat a burger which she has eaten on other occasions and broccoli. So she barely ate 1/2 cup of food today.
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1 Oil filter cover gasket (18-0856)
1 Set of clutch springs (39-6506)
Other items to consider purchasing separately for your clutch repair depending on need:
39-6578 Ring Clutch boss
39-6513 Clutch Hub nut spring washer
Clutch Friction Plates
1980-84 models - use 6pc.
1974-79 models - use 7pc..
1970-73 model clutch friction plates are No longer available but these later
types can replace the originals! (6 friction and 5 steel drive plates were originally
used). To use these late type friction plates remove the old clutch plate separator
O-Rings (discard), and add 1 additional steel drive plate and replace all 6 old
type thick friction plates with 7pc. of this new type friction plate.
1982-83 XS400. Use 5 pc.
XS1100 78-81 use 8 pc.
OEM Reference #
• 341-16321-09-00
• 341-16321-09-00
High Performance Clutch Friction Plates
Sold Each - Order number of pieces required.
1980-84 models - use 6pc.
1974-79 models - use 7pc..
1970-73 model clutch friction plates are No longer available but these later
types can replace the originals! (6 friction and 5 steel drive plates were originally
used). To use these late type friction plates remove the old clutch plate
separator O-Rings (discard), and add 1 additional steel drive plate and replace
all 6 old type thick friction plates with 7pc. of this new type friction plate.
1982-83 XS400 use 5 pc.
XS1100 78-81 use 8 pc.
OEM Reference #
• 341-16321-09-00
Steel Clutch Drive Plate
1980-84 models - use 5pc.
1974-79 models - use 6 pc.
1970-73 (use 5pc. OR 6pc. if the clutch is upgraded to late type friction plates.
See friction plate listings for conversion info). Oem Ref.# 341-16325-01
Also fits TX750 74-75.
OEM Reference #
• 341-16325-01-00
High Performance Clutch Springs
Replaces/upgrades sagged original stock springs.
Also fits: XT600 Z '90, XS750 77-80, XS1100 '80.
Fits the following only using 5 of the 6 springs: XT550 82, SRX600 86, XT600Z 86-88, XT600E 90-92, XTZ660 92-93, SZR660 95-97.
OEM Reference #
• 90501-23142-00
Clutch Spring Screw
need. Fits: All 1970-84 XS/TX650's.
Clutch Spring Screw Set
Fits: 1970-84 Clutch hub.
Clutch Hub Cush Spring Repair Kit
Replace broken clutch hub cush springs with this kit.
Includes 6 Cush springs and special bolts that replace hub rivets.
Needle Bearing with Thrust Washer
If your clutch does not seem to release properly or if you have difficulty finding
neutral when the engine is hot a worn bearing may be the reason. Our high
quality multi-needle bearing assembly is a superior replacement for the original.
Note: Bearing Part #39-6505 (OEM Ref.#93341-23504) consists of - 1. the circular
bearing race and 2. one thin matching washer. Parts books and manuals show this
as 1 part only (not 2 pc.).
The Clutch must be assembled in Sequence shown above - Bearing with its
matching thin washer and then the thick clutch washer (thrust plate).
Gear - 5th. Main - 22 Tooth for Yamaha XS650
Replacement for original gear - OEM Ref. # 256-17251-04
5th gear commonly wears out the engagement dogs causing the transmission to
slip out of 5th gear. Replace this gear if you have this problem (cases must be
split to install).
Fits: XS650's 1978 - 1984 Only! Note: Yamaha changed the shape of transmission
gear teeth from 78 on and this is indicated by lines cut into the crest of each
OEM Reference #
• 256-17251-04
5 pc. Transmission Bearing Set for Yamaha XS650
Kit includes Shift Drum Bearing and 4 transmission shaft Bearings.
Long unavailable and out of production with No substitutes available, Mikes XS
has had New production runs of all of these critical bearings done again.
Kit Contains 1 each of:
-. Countershaft (sprocket End) B5206 Special Dual row Ball Bearing # 93305-20602
-. Countershaft Cylindrical Needle Bearing - OEM Ref.# 93313-32005
-. Mainshaft Double row Ball bearing B5205 - OEM REf.# 93305-20504
-. Mainshaft Cylindrical Needle Bearing - OEM Ref.# 93313-32007
-. Shift Drum Cylindrical Needle Bearing - OEM Ref.# 93320-31501
Above fit All 650's 1970-84
Transmission Countershaft Bearing
OEM Ref. # 93305-20602 Fits: All 650's 1970-84
OEM Reference #
• 93305-20602-03-00
Transmission Mainshaft Bearing
Fits: All 650's 1970-84
OEM Reference #
• 93305-20504-09-00
Clutch Holder Tool
may be removed without damaging hubs.
Fits: All 650 clutches (1970-84).
Clutch Hub Lock Tab
OEM Ref.# 90215-19139
OEM Reference #
• 90215-19139
• 214-16119-00-00
Clutch Hub Nut
This product is temporarily out of stock.Clutch Hub Nut. Fits: All 650's 1970-84
Use 27mm. Socket
Oem Ref.# 90170-18221/18089, 156-16174-00
Ring- Clutch Boss (retaining wire)
This wire holds the first metal clutch plate (special type) in place on the
inner clutch hub and is easily damaged if removed from its installed position.
Fits: 1980-1984 XS650's
OEM Reference #
Clutch Hub Spring Washer
Replaces OEM # 214-16119-00
Fits: 1974-79 650's
OEM Reference #
• 90208-18025-00-00
Clutch Friction Plate XS360 XS400 XS750 SR500 +
Full set for XS400 is 7 plates/disks.
XV250 G/GC-K/KC Route 66 95-98
XS400 G/H Special
XS400 SG/SH/SJ Special
RD350 and RD400 builders also use these plates.
OEM Reference #
• 383-16321-00
Vesrah Clutch Spring Set XS360 XS400 +
XT250 G/H/J/K/KC Dual 80-83
XT250 L/LC Dual Sport 1984
XV250 0G/GC-K/KC Route 66 95-98
XV250 L/LC Virago 250 1999
XS400 G/H Special 80-81
XS400 SG/SH/SJ Special
Clutch Friction Plates Yamaha SR500 1978-84 XT500 XS850 XT600
Also fits: XT500 1976-81 (needs 8), SR250 Exciter 80-83 (only needs 6 plates), XZ550R 82-83 (8), XT600 84-95 (6), XS850 1980-81 (7),
OEM Reference #
Clutch Spring Set Yamaha SR500 XT500 Virago
Also fits: YZ250 88-98, XT500 1978-88, XV750 81-97, XV920 82-83, XV1000 82-85
The following use 5 of the 6 springs: YZ125 91-11, XT250 09-10, XT350 90-98, XZ550 82, XJ550 83, XJ600 84, XJ600 N 95-02, XJ600 S 92-99, XJ650 80-83, XJ750 81-83, XV750 81-97, XV920 82-83, XV1000 82-85
OEM Reference #
• 90501-16321-00
Clutch Friction plates Yamaha RD250 RD350 RD400
Fits: RD250 1973-75, RD350 1973-75, RD400 1976-79
Vesrah # VP-2042
OEM Reference #
• 360-16321-00
Clutch Spring Set Yamaha RD400
Also fits: RZ350 1984-85
OEM Reference #
• 90501-23138-00
27mm. Deep Socket
Fits: Clutch Hub Nut on All 650's 1970-84
Gasket - Right hand crank case Cover (Clutch) XS650
OEM Ref.# 256-15451-00
OEM Reference #
• 256-15451-00
Kickstarter Spring
Fits: All 650's 1970-84 Yamaha XS650
OEM Reference #
• 90508-32062
• 256-15665-00
Kickstarter Assembly 1970-73 +* XS1 XS2 XS650
Early Heavy Duty type Kickstarter with rubber.
Fits: All 650 Engines 1970-73
* This can work with later model XS650 with some non-standard mufflers. It does not clear the OEM exhaust.
Also fits DS7, R5, RD350
Oil Seal - Kickstarter shaft
OEM Seal #93102-25064 Ars SD 25-35-7-2HS
Fits: All 650's 1970-84, TX750 73-74.
OEM Reference #
• 93102-25064
Kickstarter Assembly 1974-84 XS650
Later Heavy Duty type Kickstarter with rubber (swings out further for more
clearance from arm to brake pedal and exhaust).
Fits: All 650 Engines 1974-84
OEM Reference #
Clutch Cable (Grey) XS1 XS1B XS2 TX650
Fits: XS1/XS1B/XS2/TX650 (1970-73)
OEM Ref.# 256-26335-02
55 3/4: Long
Made in Japan
OEM Reference #
• 256-26335-02-00
Clutch Cable (Black) XS650 1974-84
Fits: Yamaha XS/TX650 (1974-84) Standard models and can also be used on 1978-84 - Specials - with bars that are lower than originals.
55" Long
Made in Japan
OEM Reference #
Clutch Cable (Black) 1978-84 XS650 Special
high bars.
58 1/2" Long
Made in Japan
OEM Reference #
Extended Clutch Cable
#51-3204 but + 350mm. (13.75") in length.
Total outer cable casing length including metal bend that fits to engine is approx 66.5" (1690mm).
Fits: Custom High Bar applications for TX/XS650's (1974-84). Great for many custom applications for many bikes.
Note: Soldering required and length difference between inner
and outer cables must be kept same as stock cables.
Gasket - LH Crankcase Cover XS650
OEM Ref.# 306-15461-00
OEM Reference #
• 306-15461-00
• 306-15461-10-00
Gasket - LH Crankcase Cover
OEM Ref.# 256-15451-00
OEM Reference #
• 256-15451-00
Clutch Adjuster Cover
Fits: 1971-84 XS650's
OEM Reference #
• 256-15425-00
Clutch Pushrod (Short outer rod)
work with 1970-75 parts.
Clutch Pushrod ( Long one-piece rod)
Replaces both inner and outer pushrod and outer ball bearing used on 76-84's.
Provides more stable action and allows less wear of clutch pushrod seal
Fits: 1970-84 650's. Stock original type for 1970-75 models.
(Note photo not to scale).
Clutch pushrod Bearing
(only 1 pc. required if long early 70-75 type clutch pushrod is used).
Clutch pushrod shaft Bushing Yamaha XS650
housing (transmission shaft) and brings clearances back to original. When
stock clearances are too large the pushrod moves to the side and increases
tearing stress on the pushrod seal. (See our catalog for detailed installation
Clutch Pushrod Oil Seal
OEM Ref.# 93102-08094/08118 (SD - 8-25-6) Ars
Note: The Clutch pushrod seal is a chronic leaker.
This seal was made to be replaced when the engine cases are split! It can be
replaced without splitting the cases but it is tricky to drive it in intact.
We suggest riders purchase more than one as you will need another again
someday if not right away if you do not succeed in replacing the seal intact.
We suggest you also clean and polish your clutch pushrod as grit & nicks on
the rod will saw away at the seal lip causing early wear.
OEM Reference #
• 93102-08094
• 93102-08118
Shift Shaft Assembly Yamaha XS650
OEM Reference #
• 256-18101-03
Oil Seal - Shift Shaft
OEM Seal# 93109-14010 Ars SDD 14-24-6
Fits: All 650's 1970-84
OEM Reference #
• 93109-14010
Shift Shaft Spring - shift arm to Drum
Fits: All 650's 1970-84
OEM Ref.# 90506-08007
OEM Reference #
• 90506-08007
• 90506-08007-00
Spring - shift selector drum detent arm
Fits: All 650's 1970-84
OEM. Ref.# 90506-10022
OEM Reference #
• 90506-10022
• 90508-32559-00
Shift Shaft Circlip
groove on left hand side of bike next to shift shaft oil seal.
OEM Reference #
• 93430-12009
Gear Change Lever with rubber XS650
Also fits: XS850 1980-81, SR500 1978-81 and RD's
OEM Reference #
• 24700-292-000
• 252-18111-01-00
Bigfoot Gear Change Lever XS650
designed the gear lever on your XS ? This extended gear lever for the XS650
will fit better and also improves shifting! Includes rubber. Fits: 1970-84 650's.
It is approx. 7 1/4" from the center of the shaft attachment hole to the center of the toe shift rubber.
Gear Shift Rubber 1970-84 XS650
Also fits: RD's
OEM Reference #
• 132-18113-01
Motorcycle Cable Luber
Water & dirt are blown down cable by lubricant when pressure spray can nozzle
is applied. Spray lube sold by most bike shops.
Cable lubrication tool.


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