best pod filter?
Out of curiosity; what makes the UNI pod filters better than the rest. I am currently using the xs performance pods from Mikes but, I read alot on this forum how Uni filters are supposed to be the...
View ArticleXS650 Craigslist postings depository
Rather than a new topic each time a bike shows up on CL we can put them in this thread. I'll start out with this 'custom'. No title and kinda ratty looking but it's 'only' $2100....
View ArticleXS650 Special - Squeaking Front Disc Pads
I installed new EBC pads, aha you say! I have done quite a lot of research already but have failed to solve the squeaking. If I jack the bike up and hand turn the front wheel, either fast or very...
View ArticleMy 60th birthday present
Well this all happened pretty fast. Just six days ago I posted in the lounge that I was in search of a clean survivor. Today, five days short of my 60th birthday, I pulled the trigger on a 1977. I...
View Article'75 bogging when in gear and other issues
My bike was running great one day and the next morning took a turn for the worse. The Issue: When in gear I have very poor acceleration, to the point where I can get the bike fast enough to get past...
View ArticleWho here has a "different " pet?
This isnt a thread to bash or tell people they shouldn't have, just to show a gem of our personalities. And with that said.... I went to wash the car a few months ago, and in the bucket was a very...
View ArticleXS650 Missouri
Looking for a bike in the Missouri area. Would like to build street tracker. Would prefer to build but would definitely look at finished bikes as well Thanks in advance
View Article1981 xs650 chopper
View attachment 90986 View attachment 90987 View attachment 90988 View attachment 90989 Awesome running riding chopper. I built this bike over the past few years. Custom 2" extended 2" drop hard tail...
View ArticleIndexing spark plugs
I've just ordered some shims to index my plugs, I thought I would look up the correct place for the plug to end up and ended up with 4 different results Facing the inlet Facing the exhaust Facing...
View ArticleAnybody installed a Phil Little STORM kit?
I found a couple posts on this but mostly just commentary on the looks. Anybody have any 1st, or 2nd hand knowledge of the install or long term use, with strength of the fiberglass (which if done...
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 Article72 xs2 triple tree top nut
double checking to see if i have the right part number for the top nut for this 72 xs2.... here it is, 90179-25023-00 also do these look like the correct part...
View Article2 into 1 Performance Exhaust
Hello XSer's! I am looking for a 2 into 1 exhaust for my 80 xs650. Probably will end up getting the one from MIkes but thought I check to see if anyone has one laying around. Let me know, Thanks, Jay
View Article1979 odds and ends
Hello all. Finishing up a build from a white 1979 xs650 and will have a few parts ready here in a bit. PM me with an offer if you are interested in: Tank with working vacuum petcocks Side covers Rear...
View ArticleSoda Blasting
theres a shop in my town that offers soda blasting and I'm considering bringing them my motor. My question is should I disassemble the motor or mask off the parts I don't want blasted. I'm wanting to...
View ArticleCamshaft left side question
I know the end of the camshaft that has the dowel pin goes on the right side of the engine. Is there anything that goes on the left side? It looks like there is a slot for a woodruff key, but it seems...
View ArticleTrouble starting new engine
I purchased a 277 rephased long rod 650 engine that is freshly built. Running a PMA, Pamco, mechanical advance, green monster coils, kick start. Trying to get it fired up for the first time and am...
View ArticleI... Am... DUMB. Front forks question... *sigh*
I CANNOT wrap my head around this for some reason... I've torn my front forks all apart (that's not the problem), I have all the parts (not the problem), everything is clean and ready for new seals...
View Article1980 Motor Cases
Cases from a 1980. Make offer. View attachment 94976 View attachment 94977
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...
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