Someone ever changed the xs650 engine to another YAM engine?
Hi, I have an 79 XS and would love to rephase it and fit a PMA but I think is it way out of what can I afford. What Yamaha engines have been previously fited to the XS ? Perhaps the TDM or TRX engines?
View ArticleFall 2016, is it time yet?
Here the sumac and ivy's are getting red and that is about it.
View ArticleNew member starting a project 650
I just picked up a 650SE and have decided to do it up in street tracker style. I bought a used front wheel from a 80 XS110 to use as the rear for my project. I am going to build my own mounts as I have...
View ArticleOn the fence about shocks
Hey guys, I want to replace my stock shocks I'm using on my bobber. seeing as how they're 45 years old i'm assuming it's about time. I found these on ebay. Anyone have any experience or advice?...
View ArticleXS1B parts
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View ArticleGarage lights question
Well fall and the forthcoming winter is starting in Chicago, which means wrenching time. I'm looking to spend every second I can in the detached (small oil heated)garage and was wondering what some of...
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 ArticleCheap parts. Cheap tank. 79 special
View attachment 88181 View attachment 88182 View attachment 88183 View attachment 88184 I have various parts off of my 79 xs650 special for sale. The tank is in pretty good condition. Surface rust...
View ArticleLeak Leak Leak *Saturday In The Garage Update*
Has anyone ever had the main oil drain plug on their engine (on the bottom where you drain the oil) come loose a bit from shaking?
View ArticleZinc Electroplating
First off let me say that I am by no means a chemist. If I had a chemistry class in High School, I don’t remember any of it. This is a summary of what I’ve read. Electroplating occurs in an...
View ArticlePolishing side covers
has anyone polished their side covers while still in place.I was going to try and remove the coating then wet sand with fine grit paper and then use purple metal polish,any other ideas out there...
View ArticleBack Firing and out of ideas
Good afternoon Gents I have been working on this 72' and this is the first year it has ran in 30 years. I have put about 200 miles on it but it is still back firing a ton and mostly on deceleration....
View ArticleMikes tach cable
Recently had a tach cable break. I replaced it with one of Mikes cables (received from a private sale). The tach would work ok for a short time then the needle would start an erratic bumping. Removing...
View ArticleHHB PMA: Where did you mount your regulator?
Hello, just getting my ducks in row before I start on my PMA installation. Not sure exactly where to mount my new regulator, was thinking either on the plastic mudguard part of the rear fender, or...
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XS650 Necks $250 each with matching Clean Clear Titles
I have For Sale 2 XS650 titled Necks, I... XS650 Necks $250 each with matching Clean Clear Titles
View Articlesidecover latches
have bought some new mikes xs s/cover latches ..447 frame..the rubbers that fit into s/covers seem way oversize to fit in the holes//tried removing metal bush .puting rubber in hot water etc but...
View ArticleHHB PMA installation experience
Just got my PMA from Hugh's installed and thought I'd post my experience, mostly for future reference if anyone needs the help. My bike is a 79 with the mostly stock wiring harness (although a bit of a...
View ArticleSide Covers Marked Electric
What year models had the word Electric on the side covers? Tank is black with gold stripe.
View Article1980 Yamaha XS650 stock parts
I have the following stock parts from a : Seat - needs recovering $10 Stock foot rests left and right pair $20 Stock rear fender $10 Stock tail light assembly $20 Stock headers and aftermarket mufflers...
View ArticleLeak Leak Leak *Sunday Drip Drop Garage Update*
Has anyone ever had the main oil drain plug on their engine (on the bottom where you drain the oil) come loose a bit from shaking?
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