Forum Note To You Guys
Hello all: Because of continued harassment from two members who continually break forum rules without effective moderation and who seek to harass and derail my every post with their personal attacks, I...
View ArticleI rode with out an auto advance
I bought a just bored out 81 xs650 rode it for an hour the took it apart To make a bobber. I realized that there was no pamco our auto advance, I know if you ride with out them you lose a lot of power....
View ArticleDigital Gear Indicator for the XS650
Has anyone ever installed one on their XS650? Ever wanted one? Have you ever found yourself upshifting while already cruising in 5th? Have you ever wondered if you're in 2nd, or 3rd, while doing the...
View ArticleReturning the 1975 B back to original
Labour of love, maybe, but turning my 75 B model back to it's original looks is time consuming but rewarding. The road continues with the latest work near completion, started out with a set of new...
View ArticleTitled 1977 XS650 project – LOTS of factory/aftermarket parts, two engines,...
I have too many other projects/restorations going on so this one has to go. The frame is currently in roller form with a factory engine, wheels, fork, TC Bros mini ape handlebars, Biltwell Whiskey...
View ArticleForum t shirts
Any chance that there will be any more of these made? Or something similar? I think they are pretty cool, they were sold before I got here. I found the image online when I was searching for t shirts....
View Articleairtec xs951 seat instalation
Ive got a 77 xs650 & was thinking about putting an airtec xrstyle seat w/ side panels on it. I was wondering if any of you xs boys knows if the rear frame hoop needs to be modified or any other big...
View ArticleBatteries and Coils
Long time lurker here, a good forum like this goes a long ways! Rebuilding a 71 XS 650, just had a quick question in regards to Batteries and Coils. Simply how close can one and the other be placed to...
View ArticleExpanded charging system guide (In progress)
Here's a start on an updated charging system guide. Let me know good bad different. Here is the curly's guide: I have some additions, changes, pictures below [1. First charge your battery to at least...
View Article82 Stock Exhaust
SOLD View attachment 88952 View attachment 88953 View attachment 88954 View attachment 88955 View attachment 88956 View attachment 88957 View attachment 88958 View attachment 88959 Parts For Sale: 1982...
View Articlevelocity stacks for BS's?
Does anyone sell velocity stacks for the BS's? Do any specific ones work with little/no modification?
View ArticleOne problem after another
Well I noticed a leak at the starter motor plate so I decided to try kickstarting the bike to see if that minor leak would go away. I rode the bike around the block, everything seemed fine. Then the...
View ArticleGiveaway from MikesXS: XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (ends 11:59pm...
Giveaway from MikesXS: XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (ends 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2017) View attachment 94393 MikesXS is giving away an XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (PMA) with...
View ArticleXS650 Specials - Electronic Rectifier and Regulator Units
I am just looking for some views - Are the original electronic rectifier/regulator units as supplied with the XS Specials considered to be reliable, even some 30+ Years later, or should I be replacing...
View ArticleFREE - XS ODDS & ENDS
Personally, I don't feel like any of this belongs in the trash, but we all know just about how much value these parts have... Everything's free, let me know what you want, buyer pays shipping via...
View ArticleWhite smoke - engine block area from somewhere...
Okay, so I got the ol' girl to an inspection and passed. But then I couldn't start her back up! Hahah! She was flooded. Either way, this was the first time I've rode her and got her as warm as she was...
View Article1980 xs650 project bike
Hey all. I rode this bike for about a year. Then I decided to try and chop it....Didn't end up having money, so I put it back together...Or tried..As it sits, it's missing a seat, bars, and pegs..Might...
View ArticleFresh Top End?
What constitutes a "Fresh Top End"............. This has been bugging me of late. I see bikes for sale and just about in every case they will say the bike has had a Fresh Top End without any detail...
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