Bleading the front brake !
Hi All ! I'm new to the forum tonight and was wondering if there is a trick to bleeding the brake on my '92 Heritage special 650cc It pumped up before I started this but now I can't get it to pump up...
View ArticleIf you are a REAL racer....
You don't stand around whining about how the crash ended your race, you get back on and finish! View attachment 95463
View ArticleThis project may be the death of me
View attachment 96404 I couldn't pass her up, it's the worst I've ever gotten myself into, but she's a dream of mine, and I will bring her back. The owners said it's scrap, my buddies scoffed, but...
View ArticleXS650.com Patches
Anyone ever checked the feasibility of selling some small embroidered quality XS650.com sew-on patches like our friends at XS11.com? Profits (if any) could go toward the site. Just a thought.
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 ArticleTool kit location
Question: Where is the stock tool kit on a '81 XS650 Special II located? Is it under the seat, behind a side cover? Can someone reply to my email with a photo showing the proper mounting place and also...
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Let's See The XS's
Ok boys show the goods .... You have all seen mine, but I'll start off the thread .....
View ArticleXS650 BigFin KIt
Shop installed Mikes Big Fin XS 650 kit. I purchased the 650 cc kit because I did not want to create any additional headaches by increasing to 750 cc. The bike was running fine before the upgrade but...
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Need wiring diagram; installed Hughs Handbuilt CDI
I realize there are plenty of wiring diagrams already available on here but I'm pretty sure I have a reason to feel like I need to go with something different. Mainly because I installed Hughs...
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Makuni vm34 carbs
hello guys, so here you have a nice clean set of Makuni vm34 carbs very clean only installed and not ran to long on the bike Looking to get my money back barley used $375 obo plus the ride everything...
View Article78 Yamaha XS 650 -VA
View attachment 95357 View attachment 95358 Purchased a couple years ago. Starting taking parts off and got to the point where I needed tools I didn't have or time. Honestly, want to sell the entirety...
View ArticleNos or re-pop...a game
View attachment 96425 As we all know on occasion a rare or nos part will pop up on ebay. Some sellers will strategically place a part on the card with the part number and you cant see it. Other times...
View ArticleWhat have you done to your XS today?
What have you done to your XS today? "A place to post up what'cha been doing in the garage or on the road. As always show us the pics!" gggGary Today I gave her a wash then got out the carnauba wax and...
View Article73-75 tank lock
View attachment 96882 73-75 tank lock repop. $50 free shipping. Im not sure how to accept moneys on paypal but i sure cane spend with it! Hold my hand thru it and you can have it for 40$
View Article'73 Carbs, Maier front Cafe Fairing, Compression Release Valve Cover
all parts currently on ebay, but would rather sell here. carbs are complete just need a bit of cleanup, $85 + 13 shipping. Maier fairing good condition with 2 steel mounting brackets, $75 + shipping...
View ArticleHydraulic Clutch Intrest?
View attachment 96858 Hi everyone. I've been thinking about making a slave cylinder that fits the stock case with out mods and engages the push rod as intended again with out mods. A bolt on set up...
View ArticleRebuilding xs650 couple questions please tell!
hey everyone. I am new to the Yamaha xs650 world. A couple of months ago I bought a 1978 xs650s. I have rebuilt everything and I am down to bare frame for powder coating. I am stuck on two things. One,...
View ArticleBike wont start?, Running rough?
Bike wont start?, Running rough? First: What have you just done? What have you changed? Has anything odd or different happened? Any new strange noises? Just bought it? Heard it running? Riden it? Been...
View ArticleRestored vintage kids' vehicles
On my short walk to work I passed through a surprise street festival. Restored bicycles, baby carriages, etc. from the 20-50s. View attachment 96906 View attachment 96907 View attachment 96908 View...
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