XS spoked front wheel
Wanted XS650 front disc wheel , condition doesnt matter , I just really need the hub. Will buy , or have lots of parts to trade
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 ArticleSouth FL help please
So my bike is 99% done just like everyone on here. But i cant tell if it needs some serious tuning or something else it is an 1983 XS650, has PKW32 carbs 1.5" exhaust and velocity stack filters. If...
View ArticleRear disc assembly
Looking to change my rear brake to a disc setup. I Need: master cylinder Disc Caliper Caliper mount bracket Brake pedal cam Torque arm I know there's a bit of debate over why change to disc but...
View ArticleLeft cylinder not firing?
Its an 82 with tci. Spark in both cylinders. Removed left side plug and bike starts. Tried starting off the left and nothing. Left side plug is black after a minute or 2 of idle. Also i can feel heat...
View Article'81-Build Thread-The Handover
Ok, well here is a new thread showing my build. This was another member's bike, RVA804. Please refer to "One problem after another" thread to read some about how this unfolded. Anyway, he bought the...
View Articleswing arm shims?
Hey, I'm putting together an old barn find xs650 that I picked up a few years ago. One of the ugliest you'll ever see. I have just finished painting the frame and swing arm and have new bronze bushings...
View ArticleFrozen Adjustable Fork Caps
Does anyone have any tips on how to free up frozen late model adjustable fork caps? I pulled the forks this past weekend to swap in a pair of Minton modded 77' dampers and for the life of me could not...
View ArticleAre advance springs still available from Yamaha?
I am considering replacing my advance springs, but I have read some bad reviews of the ones sold by Mikes. I also found a set on EBay for $20 which seems a little steep, and also of unknown quality. I...
View ArticleCarbs
Thinking about buying new carbs. My question is, should I go back with 38s or change it up and go with 34s ??
View ArticleMisc XS Parts
1982 Heritage Special: side covers, upper and lower complete seat, no tears in cover, little scale rust on pan rear shocks swing arm speedo and tach assembly I am making a bobber from this bike so if...
View ArticleCollecting XSJohn's Wisdom
Well it's pretty clear to me that we all are saddened by John's passing, and there is virtually a universal feeling, it seems, that his loss is also a great loss to the XS650 community. I can think of...
View ArticleHow do you use the decompression lever to start a '73 TX?
Just got a beautiful '73 TX. Starts on the first kick, but I'd like to use the electric start as well. When I pull the decompression lever, the engine turns over, but never starts. Any ideas?
View Article1976 Tracker Build
Ok guys, I am in the process of purchasing a 1976 650. The bike has been disassembled and parts have been purchased to make it a tracker. The engine runs good so not worried about that. The guy has...
View ArticleDesperate For A Rear Wheel Spacer!!
I'm now desperate for a rear wheel space for my build! Its all I need to finish! Its number 11 in the attached picture. Part #: 2M0-25377-00-00 I will pay whom ever has one to ship it! Please let me...
View Articlexs650 Front hubs...Interchangeable??
Alright guys have a question, i am about to put a 4 over 35mm front end on my 1975 xs. question is will the 75 front hub work on the 77 and later 35mm lower tubes? Also will the brake caliper/rotor...
View ArticleTurn signal wiring?
View attachment 96235 View attachment 96234 View attachment 96231 View attachment 96232 Hello I'm new to this site, so don't know where to post this. Recently put new turn signals on my 1980 xs650,...
View ArticleNew Washing Machine
So the washer was making a noise for a while and with the symptoms (banging, noisy) I assumed it was the shocks.(front loader). It got pretty bad last week so I ordered a set of 4 @ $35 apiece plus...
View Article1 Piece front brake line
i have a 1980 xs650 that i would like to replace the brake lines can i use the single stainless steel line that a lot of sport bikes use? i see they have the double system (one hose into some thing...
View ArticleXS-1B Fork Lowering
Hello! Took a good look through the forums to see if the XS-1B forks could be lowered like the later models. As many of you know this is the Front wheel drum setup. Because of its odd inner bushing...
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