Recent content by davidt8567

I know exactly how you feel buddy. I had 7 ears of corn in my fridge, and the wife just tosses them in the trash because she wanted to make room for some chicken salad she just made...not exacly the same, but the same idea. But if your interested, I have a completely restored 1977 xs-650 for...

I know exactly how you feel buddy. I had 7 ears of corn in my fridge, and the wife just tosses them in the trash because she wanted to make room for some chicken salad she just made...not exacly the same, but the same idea. But if your interested, I have a completely restored 1977 xs-650 for...

Well folks...I have enjoyed restoring and riding my 77' Yamaha XS-650D, but I am selling due to some bills that have come up. Currently, the bike is 99% restored, just needs a high beam/ low beam switch replaced. I have replaced the following: new front and rear Dunlop tires, battery, front...

ok...I just re-checked the specs. on the 1977 yamaha xs-650. the tyre dimentions are listed as original: 3.25 x 19 front and 4.00 x 18 rear...that leaves me to believe that the Dunlop front tire 4.00 x19 and 5.10 x 18 rear that are on them now were added on later, but were not the original...

Hi everyone, At last post, I had purchased a 1977 yamaha xs-650. I have since replaced the front brakes, rebuilt both carbs, new points, and timed engine. now the only thing I have not done is replaced the old vintage Dunlop tires. I ordered a set of Dunlop k70 tires from bike bandit, but...

Leo, the carb rebuild kits were pretty good from mikes xs...the gaskets and most of the needle valves fit well...except for the fuel cut off needle valve for the fuel bowls...i just took out the new needle from the new one and replaced it with the cleaned up old bolts that screws in...the...

Thanks for the advice and well wishes on my bike...it's been a while since i last posted, and since then have replace the points, timing advance, total new front brakes, both carbs cleaned and rebuilt, and new battery. after draining and cleaning the gas tank, draining the old fuel out, i...

This is my 77 yamaha xs 650D that I am currently selling. Bike is 100% original and mechanically sound-runs great! having to sell due to some bills. asking 1900.00 OBO. Contact me by message forum or davidt8567@yahoo.com.

Ok, your correct that the new sportsters are much better than they used to be....my brother just bought a brand new 48', and i have to say i had bugs in my teeth from smiling after riding it. what i was referring to is that on a low budget such as mine, and many other riders, the xs-650 when...

Thanks to both you guys for your info...I now believe 5twins that what you are saying is indeed my problem. to answer how i checked the timing....I first pulled the spark plugs and checked the compression on both cylinders....both good! I then took the points plate off and took off the crank...