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$3500 OBO somebody buy this thing!!

$3999 bump

Dropped to $3999 firm.

bump.:D:D:D

Bump $4499

For sale is my 1983 Yamaha XS650 Chopper. The motor has about 12,000 miles an it completely stock. The hardtail is a David Bird with a 2 inch drop and a 4 inch stretch. I'm selling this bike to fund another project. This has been my daily rider for the past few years. I have not had a...

Any pics?

I'm looking for a slimline front mc. Anyone have one?

Thanks for the replies. I added 7oz not 7.5. I was just a little hesitant because the service manual calls for a lot less then 7.5 oz. it raining cats and dogs here so I haven't had a chance to take it for a ride but the front end seems a lot more firm.

I'm changing the oil for first time since I've had the bike. I searched throughout the forum and I just want to make sure I'm adding the proper amount of oil. I going to be adding 7.5 ounces. I just wanted to make sure this the right amount for my 83 heritage special. From XSLeo

Well guys, I thought I fixed my problem but I guess I'm wrong. I was on the highway today and I still felt the vibrations. I think I'm gonna order all new sprockets. I looked at them and they look alright but I know the front one is the Original sprocket on my xs. Maybe one of these...

Im gonna give it a shot and loosen it up a bit. The chain's a brand new $120 Oring chain. I also have a newer rear sprocket. I know I should have bought all new sprockets and a chain at the same time but I didn't. I'm just glad I think I've pin pointed the problem. I found this video on the...

How did you adjust your chain slack? I flipped the chain tensioner so there was no tension on the chain. I then adjusted the chain for 1/2 play in the tightest spot. Then I flipped the swing arm part of the tensioner over and bolted on the skate wheel.. Maybe my chain is too tight....

Ok. I checked the rear sprocket for wobble and it seems pretty damn straight. I added more tension to the tensioner and it seemed to do the trick. I can still feel a little shimmy but its pretty much barely noticeable. There another notch on the tensioner to add even more tension and I may...

Steering is stock. I'm almost positive it's rear end. Steering head is tight. I'm going to try to increase the snap on the tensioner spring.