Recent content by xstwin

There"s a street tracker build in the sept oct issue of motorcycle classics magazine, nothing as special as a mule but a nice bike never the less. According to the magazine there where 250,000 yamaha Xs 650's produced. Also Xs in this months cafe magazine. Just thought some of you guys might be...

Ride the honda and rebuild the Xs , fun bikes to wrench on. There's a huge collection of photos of the Xs on the web just surf around. also check out 650 central and mikes Xs for parts et. There are a lot of knowledgeable guys in here to help you out.It"s not the best bike to hard tail it takes...

blue how the hell did you find that????? And yes math is fun especially when it comes to the cam lobes

I agree with you guys %100 about the chop. Griz the last 650 I bought cost me $150. Last time I made a comment I was attacked by every jesse james wanna be in here,actually one of those lame brains I think his name was Fong bros actually started a thread to pat himself on the back and attack me...

Travis send me some of that fine wisconsin cheese willya

It"s getting rather old all this whining about mikes. I have a great idea stop buying parts from him if your so damn unhappy, or better yet step up to the plate and open your own XS parts store. With 3 articles in 3 different magazines on the XS 650 this month you should do great and make tons...

Stock ignition??

Nothing better than good old fashion solder and shrink tubing with a little dielectric thrown in for good measure. You can buy all those connections at mikes for a buck or two

Nothing like blowing your own horn a legend in your own mind. Bike would look decent if you could learn how to rake a front end a few degrees.

Wiring is fun and rewarding and good for the whole family.If you have had anxiety in the past ask your Dr if these connections are right for you

Does anyone know if you can use one of mikes 19 inch wider front rims on the back with a stock drum hub without getting too crazy with spoke sizes.

If thats what I think I see there's a good chance your mono shock will fail in a miserable fashion.Thats a pretty dangerous setup and no I have to agree with teebs not a big fan of the seat setup nor will you be once you try to ride it. But it's all good sit back regroup and attack the project...

Anyone know of a good source for fork boots for xs 35mm forks. Heard there where problems with mikes. Last set I had got at a swap meet from a triumph guy they where awesome perfect fit good rubber et. I just want a pair that fit well and will last a few years.Thanks

Just wanted to say that I never said the bike would handle better,if it's written in the post it was put there by someone else to bust my balls and I don't drink so I didn't do it by accident. Raking obviously makes turning a problem among other things

Gentleman jim everything is dialed in perfectly,there's definately nothing wrong.My concern is building a 750 this winter I don't think I can do it with stock gears. Actually john underwood RIP sent me a few primary gears to play around with.