XS750 Standard tank for XS650?
I saw an XS750 Standard tank on Craigslist and the seller claims that it would fit an XS650. I remember that one forum member used an XS750 or 850 tank for his Cafe Racer, but it is unclear to me, if...
View ArticleStreet Tracker/Scrambler BigBore Yamahawesome
After spending the better part of far too much time on a 1973 CB750.. I finally decided it was done. So what now... Start a new project! Limey bikes up in Austin sold me a titled 1975 frame and did a...
View ArticleHP Oil Pump from Mike's
Guys, I've ordered a high output oil pump from Mike's XS, you can easily reference it if you like. It is on his sight under "engine" then "oil pump". They show the standard pump first, then this one...
View ArticleEngine Parts, 83mm Big BoreCases/Cylinders/Heads/Transmissions/Etc
A while back I bought a ton of XS650 and TT/XT/SR500 parts from the estate of a man whom I was told worked as a machinist for Boeing, which makes sense since his home was in Everett, WA, was an amateur...
View Article35mm Fork Lowers
Spare set of 35mm lowers, really clean and look to already be partially polished. $50 + shipping form 98225
View ArticleID granpa's bike
This is a picture of my grandfather. Any idea what year his Indian is? I have another pic of my grammother on it, but I'll to locate it. This pic was taken in the earlt '40s View attachment 92125
View ArticleJemco High-level Pipes
Hi all, Are Jemco still in business? I'm after a set of their high pipes, does anyone know how much they sell them for? Many thanks, Joe
View ArticleGreen pma coil
Has anyone got idea's on how to mount the green coils from mikes 277 pma ignition system.Looks like it won't fit strait to the frame,is there a bracket? I'm up for any ideas. cheers Whitey
View ArticleCoil for pma ignition
Hi,Im hoping someone might be able to help,I bought a Pma system from Mikesxs and I'm having trouble fixing the big green coils to the frame,Has anyone had problems with them,none of the mounting holes...
View ArticleLeft Front Brake Caliper - Dual Disc
Left front caliper and bracket from a SR500 for a dual disc conversion. $65 + shipping from 98225 I also have a front rotor if needed for the conversion - $25 + shipping from 98225
View ArticleParts needed
I need the following parts for a drum brake rear wheel/brake assembly. 1 rear wheel spacer - goes between the brake backer plate and the axle adjuster 1 rear brake pivot shaft and arm - goes thru frame...
View ArticleWho here has a "different " pet?
This isnt a thread to bash or tell people they shouldn't have, just to show a gem of our personalities. And with that said.... I went to wash the car a few months ago, and in the bucket was a very...
View ArticleFin vibration absorbers for a XS-1
Does anybody know where or how to get a set of those whitish absorbers that the '70 engine sported? There are six on each side. I am not sure even of what they are called. thanks, Bob View attachment...
View Articlewiring issues
Alright guys here it is... Bike starts, bike runs, holds charge for 3 days. Will only start (kick only) if battery is above 23v sometimes battery will go from 20v down to 6v. In a matter of a minute. I...
View ArticleWill an Electric Tach from XS750 or XS1100 work on a 1979 XS650SF?
Hello. I have a '79 XS650SF. PO plugged the tach cable hole on engine and removed cable. Wondered if anyone has tried an XS750 or XS1100 electric tach on an XS650?. My XS650 has been upgraded to an...
View ArticleWTB!!!... -Yamaha XS650 Complete Running Engine-
I'm looking for Yamaha XS650 Complete engine with Carbs, Coils, Regulator, Charging System, Points Ignition. Turn over freely, have high compress, not frozen. Will buy more than 3 engine if you have.
View Articletroubleshooting
- trouble shooting - hope this can grow organically over time … comments and suggestions will hopefully correct, complement, improve and extend this - an engine is basically an air pump - add fuel,...
View Article1981 xs650 chopper
View attachment 90986 View attachment 90987 View attachment 90988 View attachment 90989 Awesome running riding chopper. I built this bike over the past few years. Custom 2" extended 2" drop hard tail...
View ArticleStumped!
My ’82 is put away until next Spring, transfused with new oil and on battery life support, but with an unsolved issue that has me totally stumped. Motor is stock - 17,700 miles, cam chain tension and...
View ArticlePandemonium Brembo adapter challenges - Non metric hardware?
Hello all, I would love to know if anyone has crossed this bridge. Some may have seen in my build thread that I am converting a 76' C fork over to a Brembo caliper set up, attempting to use the...
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