Fuel flow?
Ok so I pulled the drain screw out on both carbs and on a previous thread someone told me that with the petcock on fuel should flow but nothing is coming out of the drain thought maybe it was the gas...
View ArticleNot Title Lil Problem, Don't make this mistake
A little worried about buying a MX without a title, only bill of sale Finished the build ready for to make her legal, needed a title and tags Filled all the paper work out very carefully and my local...
View Articlehead bolt retorque.
should i do my untouched motor of 9000 miles? If yes, back them off first then re tighten? or leave them.
View ArticleSE Special rear light
OK, just about finished my rebuild. Thing is, when I switch on the ignition, the rear light comes on. My bit of research into the model I have lends me to think it's a 650 SE from about 78 / 79. I'm...
View ArticleFirst signs of life !
Hello All: I have my new wiring harness connected up and all is working great! kudos to gggGary and 650Skull. I will be working on the engine and paint job next. I can hardly wait to ride this 650...
View ArticleMag wheels with Shinko tires
Got a set of front and rear (19"-16") OEM Mag rims with brand new, never ran Shinko 777 Heavy Duty Cruiser tires. Asking whatever ypu offer for the set, just want to recover what I spent on the set of...
View ArticleMy 1977 has a vibration/over-reving problem
I'm getting a high vibration and what I think is over-reving when my bike gets to around 2k-3k rpm. It started doing this last year as I was putting it away for the winter. It ran fine before that. I'm...
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chop source frame jig - new in box
Basic kit (neck fixture, axle plate fixture, two base clamps) + Neck cones + Feet I bought this a couple years ago and never ended up using it like intended. I'd like to get $180 shipped in the 48....
View ArticleGiveaway: Chop Source Frame Jig Kit! (ends 11pm CDT on May 14th, 2017)
Giveaway: Chop Source Frame Jig Kit! (ends 11pm CDT on May 14th, 2017) Chop Source is giving away another frame jig for the third year in a row! Same rules as the last two times. View attachment 98750...
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 ArticleSpy photo of 2M's latest modification
From deep in his underground bunker, 2M takes his latest creation out for an initial test flight and our intrepid photographer was there to capture the moment. View attachment 98889 He was heard...
View ArticleCafe seat to fit standards
Got this in a swap with littlebill put it on the resto it's a pretty good fit hinges latch need a bit of adjusting to get it "just right". Not quite what I had in mind for the bike, need to get some...
View Article2017 XS650 Fest & ChopOff Event
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View ArticleCould a washer destroy a bike?
I have approached a motocycle mechanic about fixing my first gear woes (with all intention of doing it myself). My 78 Japanese import XS was working fine, I made a few changes, removed tach drive,...
View ArticleElectrical Problem
I am trying to rebuild a 1976. Started to think about the wiring as the original wiring was just hanging everywhere. I was missing a lot of parts, but assembled, most everything that I need. I have...
View ArticleElectrical Help please with Loom
Hey chaps Hoping for a little help please. I have a '78 XS650F, when I got the bike I sold the loom as it was really tatty and part burnt out. I ordered a new loom form Yambits UK which I thought would...
View ArticleUK Members - Sealants for Head Gaskets
I need a sealant that can be used around the timing chain area and the studs to prevent oil leaks when I put my head gasket back on (also for the valve cover, although blue Hylomar works OK here). I...
View ArticleBS38 alternatives
I've been looking to buy a spare set of late BS38 carbs for my 79special ll for nearly 3 years now and I've only seen 2x sets advertised on UK ebay . They are like hens teeth over here. Are there any...
View ArticleRocker Cover Anodized - Anodised
My 81 SH has a rocker cover which is black on the inside and outside - The outside is badly faded on one side. I have tested with paint stripper and the black does not come off. Were these anodized?...
View Article'76C TRIP METER KNOB
G'day All, Here is an alternate part or your speedo odometer reset knob. Went looking to purchase the original P/No. from a Yamaha dealer here in Australia and this is what they said was the new...
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