Recent content by dougmuise

I might just "let it all hang out" and clamp on the frame downtubes (assuming plug wires will reach).

LOL, yeah I'm not seeing a beanie helmet in my future. Went with the Accel.

I just pulled the trigger on the Accel. Thanks, jetmechmarty!

Mike XS is out-of-stock on his 2.45 Ohm dual output coils that need to run with his electronic ignition. Can I substitute a 2.2-3.0 Ohm dual output Harley coil from eBay until Mike gets them back in stock so I can get back to riding? Or maybe one of these (pricey) 3.0 Ohm Accel units...

Hi mrriggs, I want to connect a mercury manometer to my carbs as you suggest but there are no fitting barbs on the provided manifolds to attach the manometer hoses. Where do you attach yours?

Roadster is another term for standard, as 650Skull was so gracious to point out.

Not so concerned with paint or interior rust, just no dents.

Hey 5twins, I know this an old post, but your damper rod trick just saved me a ton of frustration. Worked like a charm. Thanks!

This is an old post, but you saved my ass! Thanks!

https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-oem-1t3-24731-00-00.html

Replacing seat cover on my '77 and the clips that hold the trim piece are pretty rusted out. Anyone have a source for the rivet clips that hold trim to seat?

Halfmile, where did you pick up the 4-position mount? Cheney Engineering?

Thanks, halfmile! I'm going with the CB750 axle & maybe shifting the shock mounts forward a bit.

Hopefuly this is not too far off-topic, but I'm fitting a Radian swing arm to my XS and it's missing the chain pullers/tension adjusters & these are no longer available from Yamaha. Have had no success with eBay or local junkers. Does anyone know if there are other models/years chain adjusters...