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Thanks for the info! Mike

So, I will replace the pushrod seal as well. I will check the countershaft nut for looseness. Is there a torque spec for the nut? Thanks for the info! Mike

Yammy did an excellent job in recreating the Brit bike in the XS650! They even copied the oil leak ;). I'm going to replace the sump gasket and filter along with the oil filter in the right side cover. I also believe there is a bit of leakage coming from the countershaft seal. Any tricks or...

The only info I've seen so far is for the thumper. They may have a twin in the works but I sorta guessed they would have tested the water with the twin before the thumper. Mike

I wonder why they didn't do a retro parallel twin like Triumph? Mike

They don't get any cheaper than this, near St Louis! 1979 YAMAHA XS650 - motorcycles/scooters - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org) Mike

Very clever!

Grey, my mind was in the gutter too! :devil: Mike

I had one back in the day... great little bike..... I'm looking for one as well to add to the herd. Mike

I was there last year too! I am making plans to be there again this year. Mike

WooHoo! The weather gods were smiling on Missouri the last two days. Yesterday, high of 67° and the Honda and I took about a 100 mile putt and today was 58° and the Yammy and I took about a 60 mile putt. Forecast for Saturday is back in the 60's and sunny so the scoots may get some more exercise!

52° and sunny with a high of 64° forecast! Gonna give the Yammy some exercise me thinks. Mike

Ford F-Series pickup I think

The intricacies of Redneck engineering never cease to amaze me.... and I've seen some shit! The only thing missing is some JB Weld! Mike