New to site could use some help
Picked up a project xs650 78 for a birthday present and, have been trying to get it running for a while now. With a brief 5 minute success before it fell on its face. After going over the carb PDF and...
View ArticleTool box clean out! Matco, Snap-on, Mac tools
*CONSOLIDATED ALL ITEMS THAT ARE LEFT TO A SINGLE POST ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS THREAD* Selling off some of my tools to pay for tuition. Ill be adding more tools in the next few weeks/months as I find...
View Article1972 Yamaha XS 650 $1900
All original 1972. Matching motor, most of the chrome is very good, rims, exhaust, fenders etc.. Minor pitting on the blinkers and turn signal stalks. Rear fender is the worst, kinda peeled a bit....
View ArticleA couple little things i need fixed on my 1980 XS650
First off my fuel petcock is stuck ( thankfully with the fuel on ) anyone know any solutions? Second my choke knob is broken could i still buy one from yamaha? even if its 37 years old haha Third, Oil...
View ArticleRust in The Tank
Aside from using KREM, what other methods will get rid of rust in a tank, short of buying another Tank. ? Is there a cheaper, easier quick fix out there ?
View ArticleStandard vs Special vs Special II seats ?
I Have heard that ALL Standard models, and the Special II (up to 1980) all use the same side hinge seat setup. While the seat pans, foam, and covers are different between the Standard and Special II......
View ArticleBuild Thread...Special to Cafe Bike
Hi All: Well, it is time to begin my first build thread. My goal is to convert an '81 XS650 Special into a nice practical cafe bike. The parameters are: - create a bike that is as safe, reliable,...
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 ArticleHow do I replace the baffles?
I got a '75 XS650 last summer and have gone through it and other than a clutch problem which I'll put in another thread, it runs well. Problem is the PO removed the baffles from the mufflers and it's...
View ArticleOMG 5twins Centerstand Mods
This should probably just be added to another thread but I'm in a hurry so I'll just do it here. My 75B came with a broken centerstand. The tang (for lack of a better term) was broken off of it. I...
View ArticleFork Covers
I have a pair of fork covers with less than 1000 miles. They are powder coated gloss black and will fit the 34 or 35mm forks. The right fork cover mounting tab is cracked at the weld but still...
View Article1980 XS650 - what seats will fit?
Sorry for the vague nature of the title, but perhaps after I explain the question further the title will make some sense. I just purchased a 1980 XS650 what 'appears' to be an early 'Special' model....
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 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 (sold)...
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1976 Part Out (Stock components)
All parts must go, make offer on any. Would like to clean out the basement. Front brake with pads Front master cylinder Coils and plug wires Dual carbs, can clean if desired Pods for dual carbs, OEM...
View ArticleRIP camchain guide?
Few weeks back on the way home from work I heard a ticking sound coming from the top of the engine. I didn't need google to pinpoint the problem area cause last time the engine was out of the frame I...
View ArticleCustom oil filter cover
I got my oil filter laser marked with the Yamaha emblem. What do you guys think?
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 ArticleElephant Foot Adjustor & Rocker Arms
I'd like to do this mod to my bike, but no time and not handy enough to mod the rockers. Could send you my rockers or have an eBay set delivered. will pay money or something. PM me, lemme know terms....
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