Recent content by haterade

Hey guys, i know there are many threads and this topic has been beat to death, but i need some advice and dont know where else to look at. It needed a complete rewire, and I have been attempting to start the bike for some three weeks now and am totally clueless. Im going to just create a list on...

Thanks for the replies guys. Studying those wiring diagrams out today, I think I may have it figured out. I was testing continuity with the right hand switch controls and figured out that the red and white wire to the kill switch is grounded. The wire looks like it may have been burnt up...

I have been rewiring the bike, and notice that the original xs2 wiring diagrams are not matching up. Colors, number of wires etc. Comparing and contrasting later model wiring diagrams, it is much closer to those. I have been looking for pictures of early model handlebars to verify that these are...

Awesome, thanks TwoMany.

I have that original bracket and everything, I am talking about how aftermarket units like the Lucas, emgo, and others don't look like they have a hole or mount to run the bottom connection. Is it just expected to drill and fab up a bracket to mount on the trees?

Hey guys I'm still looking at some options for the light. I think I'm going for an aftermarket piece. Seems like most units don't have a bottom mount like the original had and would only connect on the ears. Is this an adequate method to mount a light? Seems like it would need that three point...

Hey sdxs2, I'd be interested in pretty much everything except the bucket which I have already painted to match my bike. I'd love to see some pictures and am very interested

Hey guys, just finished painting the bike and trying to find a headlight rim for a 72 xs. I feel like i have searched everywhere under the sun for a month, and finally one popped up on ebay for just under 100 bucks to the door, which is insane to say the least. Does anyone have any input or...

I'm in the same boat trying to hook my harness up. Been such a pain.

How about some updated build pics? Id love to see this lovely bike finished!

Thanks for all the replies guys. It's gonna be a fun project, still debating on going the cafe or keeping original route.

Skull, thanks for the reply however it seems that link is broken? Says it is unavailable.

Hello, New member here and a happy new owner of a 1972 XS2. This is my first motorcycle, and need some guidance with her. Something to keep in mind is it has an XS1 650 engine in it. I noticed when looking on eBay that the earlier models of parts are a little harder to find than other models...