Recent content by chrispyduck

Ah okay thanks Raymond.

Brilliant !!!!

Good advice 5twins. Love the quirkyness of this bike. Any recomendations for an electronic ignition kit.

Thanks for the help. I used this forum to find step by step guidance and recommendations. Took cover off, clutch off...............then I could see the starter gear and spring. The bit sticking out of the spring was not in the 'U' shaped housing but above it. Squeezed up the spring in a vice and...

I recently bought an XS650B that had been mildly/cosmetically restored however the guy I bought it from said the starter was too complicated to fix and would mean an engine strip. The starter does occasionally engage however I almost exclusively have to kick her as it makes a horrible...

Hi Cliff I want to fit iridium plugs and do not know which is correct for standard XS650B.

I use iridium spark plugs in all my bikes with success so want to install same to my newly acquired XS650B. What is the correct NGK iridium plug?? I have read on here that some opt for hotter grade ?? Many thanks Chris

Thanks a million 5twins......... Did manage to find one on eBay in the UK exactly like the one in the pic. Got it cut locally................it just finishes off a nice restoration to have a genuine key 😀

We could arrange a meet up sometime. I am the co ordinator for the Shropshire VJMC and have regular contact with Worcs VMCC who are planning to venture across the border for ride outs.

My bike came from D and K as good runner so no engine work necessary. Frame, paint and polishing got to where it is.

Thank you it looks like I have found one.

Only just joined this forum so I am new. I am the proud owner of a beautiful 650B and to complete the restoration I would like a genuine Yamaha key. I have the pattern one which works well however if I would like to find Yamaha key number 1717. Does anyone know where I can find one or even...