Recent content by adrywall

thanks folks, The fuses and holder look to be in good shape, but replacing them with blades is definitely something I should do. Something interesting happened when I went out to check it out some more that might be related to your diagnosis xjwmk. I started it up and after a few seconds the...

Hi, I'm trying to learn by doing and am looking for some tips on the way to figure out what I need to do next. I've got what appears to be a fairly stock 1983 XS650. Yesterday I installed new rotor brushes because mine were ridiculously short and causing charging issues (especially when I was...

Thanks for the info, I went ahead and got a 650 one since I found one with a disc on it that I won't have to change out. It's a 79 so I'll definitely look to see if it needs a tube. Thanks for that tip!

Hi there, Thanks everyone for sharing so much information. It's a real help in figuring out what to do and I think I know my next step, but want to confirm before spending the cash. I need to replace the front tire on my 83 XS650 before it blows on me. I think I have the original spokes on...