XS650 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 ArticleUsing a multi-meter to test handlebar switches
Hello everyone, I am attempting to get a head start on some work for the weekend. Looking to make a dent in a re-wire. I want to rule out and errors or wire color mis-matches when comparing the stock...
View ArticleMetro Detroit xs650
I just bought.a.73 and was hoping there were some guys that know their stuff.. I'm having a hang up with my electric system. I'm in oak park ... Thanks
View Article1/10th scale XS650 model kit
Does anyone have one of the Hasegawa XS1 1/10th scale motorcycle kits? I believe this was available with a sidecar too. About 10 years ago I was out of control on building 1/8 scale models. Now I`m out...
View ArticleEarly (70 73) center stand and frame bracket
I have enough center stands now. Thanks all! Just put an early bike on the lift for a "restore" and problem #1 hit. someone has cut away the RH most centerstand bracket and the center stand is MIA...
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 ArticleAnother use for a mag front wheel!
I had a 36mm XS750 front fork listed on the local Kijiji complete with front wheel and got a call from Saskachewan 306 area code from a fellow who was only interested in the wheel. On further...
View ArticleHelp with where to start.....
View attachment 89851 Just returned from deployment and picked up this gem that was hiding in a garage and rewired in crazy ways. Waiting on finding out exact year but my research says it's the 79...
View ArticleFrame interchangeability 79 frame with 80 Special frame
I built a custom tracker on a '80 special frame with an '80 engine and apparently I can't register this frame/vin. I found a deal on a '79 frame but are the engine mounts, tank mounts, swingarm and...
View ArticleOddball carbs, cannot identify with given materials.
God some oddball carbs that were attached to a motor that has the vin for a 78 XS650SE here in Canada. Solex style needle holders, Plane jane BS38 tops, 120 butterfly, 4M1 right jug needle, Y55 left.....
View ArticleXS 750 Starter Clutch Removal
So my starter clutch has recently kicked it. I took off the left side of the crankcase and all the gears appear to be good, the starter motor works fine and everything looks to be in good condition. I...
View Articlejusta joke
Old Fart Football An old married couple no sooner hit the pillows when the old man passes gas and says, 'Seven Points.' His wife rolls over and says, 'What in the world was that?' The old man replied,...
View Article1983 Heritage parts
These parts came off my project this past year and are all in pretty decent shape. Not trying to make a killing here by any means. I simply wouldn't mind recouping some of the costs of this project and...
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 ArticleMikesXS / XS650 Direct replacement seats...thoughts?
Hi All: I went out to get Lucille and go for a ride and found two rips in her seat - both right under my butt, down on the sides just above the chrome trim strip. Of course, I missed that very nice...
View ArticleAm I the only XS650/XS100 biker from Tennessee?
Meant XS1100 .Tried this thread in the "Lounge", no response. Thought some of my Canadian brothers would have a response. Hell, I'm all alone down here! We have lots of warm-weather winding roads in...
View ArticleThe Ride You Haven't Made Yet
The wife's been real understanding over the 30+ years of me taking off on the bikes for one or two weeks at a time. I've been from Michigan to the Carolina's, through the mountains, sat on Forest...
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....
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