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    Speedometer/ tachometer route

    Bob....that is the cleanest and neatest rat nest I have ever seen
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    Kickstart Lever Resting spot

    I am an idiot for not clueing in on that gggGary... I should have my XS650.com membership revoked ...but the kick lever tucks right in there nicely...
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    Kickstart Lever Resting spot

    While washing my bike this evening, I noticed something that I never have noticed before... On the right hand carb there is a protruding boss that sticks out for no other particular reason other than possibly a resting spot for the kickstart lever?.. I have owned this bike a long time and never...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - 2 Owner 1979 XS-650 Special, Low mileage, Original,$2800.00

    That is a beauty... I hope who ever ends up with that treasure doesn't do a thing to it,except for finding a new rear grab rail ,then polish it and ride it respectfully
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    Happy Canada Day everyone!

    Thank you Pete...Happy Canada Day to you and all the other Canadians who share our common intrest in these ol' bikes.
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    The XS and the assassin

    I recently had the opportunity to purchase a unmolested mostly original 1982 XJ Maxim 650. Was intrigued to read that this was the bike that eventually would replace the XS in the Yamaha line up...was wondering why my 'ol girl didnt really warm up to her....As much in statute as these are...
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    TCI Replacement 2020 It Works

    Great Job Guys.....You are the pioneers
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    XS 650 Direct Shout Out

    Gosh Pete 450 km on these ol' girls is a workout...glad to hear Lucille treated ya well...I got back and treated mine to an oil and filters change...
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    XS 650 Direct Shout Out

    Yeah JC....strange times indeed..I am essential as well...That will be a nice ride to Shediac...last time I was there was 1993 for a Country Music festival which was awesome...Ride safe Bud
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    XS 650 Direct Shout Out

    Hey JC I agree...3 days after I order seems to be the average for me as well. It's a beautiful day here in Halifax...if you go S and I go N we could meet at the border and wave...turn around and head home again lol Ride safe JC....
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    XS 650 Direct Shout Out

    Hi Pete, Even back in the days we Canadians had to buy from Mike's XS...I found them really good to deal with...and honestly found most of thier products of decent quality...Mike's seems to get a bad rap on here,and I always wondered why,we are fortunate to have them in our corner.
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    XS 650 Direct Shout Out

    Thank you Bob....coming from a man with the beauties you have...that is quite a compliment. I actually am hoping to get out tomorrow for a little rip...the forecast is calling for a nice day so I am gonna try to take advantage of it.
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    XS 650 Direct Shout Out

    Hey Guys and Gals... I just want to give a shout out to XS650 Direct for once again giving me exceptional service. For those who dont know,they are the Canadian affiliate of Mikes XS which is operated out of Stratford, Ontario. I placed an order Wednesday afternoon and it arrived via Fed Ex...
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    Any good motorcycle movies?

    Great movie....great Canadian scenery....cool Norton Commando....a must see
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    Where does your brake lever stop?

    Norton7d....your bike is a beauty
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