Recent content by AndyclassicTriumph

As I mentioned when I first joined this Forum I said I have gained this Machine, the Yamaha XS 650, from my very good friend as he has cancer and didn't have long well he passed late last night, So I wanted to thank everyone for helping me get the bike just right it's always the little things...

Yes I have been told there should be two lower covers and one is hard to find. I'll look around

Well I've done all I can do at the moment I've oiled the cable All of them and I've got the side panels on and I have now taken out for a test ride and I will say these machines are very nice. So thank you all that have given me advice I have used your knowledge and this is the Bike now

I think I've done it the way he wanted it I'll put photos up tomorrow of the bike, the side panels made a huge difference it looks nice I have been told to reroute cables so I'll do that soon as have a little time shouldn't take long to do that, plus need to lubricate the cables as well

Thanks for you knowledge and advice on the airbox I have since put them the Way you said after saying that they were on backwards and yes the side panels pop in and fit lovely

May I ask another question under the side panels on the frame just above the footrest hangers there are two more rubber bung holes what went in there a cover of some description but not sure

Thanks for that it's been driving me mental trying to get these Side panels on and yes I gathered the wiring far from standard as dought Yamaha industrys use electrical tape so bodge wires together unsure as to why the wiring has been altered I've found 5 separate fuse holders. But thank you for...

Thanks yes it is an import as the speedometer is in KM not Miles you mentioned clutch cable routing that sounds about right as the leaver is a little stiff not as smooth as I would have expected from a Japanese motorcycle clutch so thanks for that I'll reroute the cable

Ok here's my Yamaha XS 650 machine please tell me this is not the standard wiring as it's got to be someone's fuse and wiring extension as there are 5 separate fuses and I'm having trouble putting on the side panels in guessing due to the mass of extra wires.only thing I've added are Turn out...

I'll take some tomorrow morning and post them up

Hello People I have recently received a Yamaha XS 650cc from a very good friend sadly as he has not been given long to live due to cancer he had plans for this machine I have done all I can to make it the way he wanted to show him before he passes, that's paint the tank gloss black and turn out...

Thanks yes it's tough I'd rather my friend be fit and well than have a free bike a very nice one though it may be, well I've taken the petrol tank off and it's at the paint shop now, I'll look into how I start a thread and keep everyone interested in the process of this Yamaha XS 650 machine I...

I've just inherited my very good friends Yamaha XS 650, as sadly has been given not many months to live due to cancer so has just given me his pride and joy. My friend had wanted to do several things to his machine as I have No idea on these Machines would anyone local be willing to help out