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http://www.rebelgears.com/ call them they can probably make it. I called and told them the sprocket I needed (HD wheel to 650) and they made as well as a spacer. They have great customer service.

if it doesn't matter year wise to you then go with the 77 just because, as already stated, the 72 is an earlier model. some of the 72 is pretty much it's own because they changed it, then changed again the next year. the 77 front end is easier to get parts for, the engine as well. I couldn't...

As the title says, I'm trying to find baffles to fit my original 72 exhaust. The pipes ID looks to be 1.25" I haven't had any luck finding them so far.

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=772

http://www.650central.com/ call Mike I think he will make them for you.

I bought mine here http://goodvibesracing.com/rod_ends.htm

http://www.standardrivet.com/spots/coin-holders/77-ring-spot-for-holding-a-quarter.php they have the little prongs in the back to attach to leather/cloth but they could be filed off

I put a 16" HD wheel on my 72xs. The wheel was from 1982ish HD. It fits fine but I had a lot of sourcing to do. I ordered an HD disc and had a take-off brake to put on, Had to have a custom 7/8" axle made, filed the axle plates on my TC bros hard tail to fit and changed the bearings in the...

can get them at http://www.650central.com/

OK I know this is probably too late but I'm posting it just in case in the future someone does a search. My 72 rear axle is total overall 10.25" and the axle shaft itself including the threads is 9 7/8"

got mine here http://www.bikebandit.com/all-balls-motorcycle-steering-stem-bearing-kits?mg=8610&t=1&td=1

you need closed cell foam as already mentioned like used in boat seats. yoga mats work for thin seats. If you are going to put a design in the seat you need "veg-tanned" leather sometimes referred as tooling leather. also depending on what type of seat you are doing you will need 6/7oz (leather...

5twins is correct. you would need front hub, brake rotor and wheel. I love my 72 but sometimes wish it wasn't the one with all the "1 time only parts"

the engine. the early 650's had a weak starter so they put a decomp valve in them. thats why they have the one square "valve/tappet" cover. the lever was on the R handlebar and I believe also hooked to the starter switch. The very first xs had no starter and all the covers are the same.

already been said but DO YOUR EXERCISES. it's the number 1 thing to a faster recovery. It may hurt to bend but it hurts worse when it becomes frozen from not bending it and has to be forced