Hi I'm new to this group, hope to find answers and help here

Niels B

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looking for a 1975 owner handbook, got the Clymer workshop manual, however would like to have a copy of the handbook that came with these bikes, either as a pdf or hardcopy, anyone got that handy?
I just purchased a 1975 model, rode same bike when i was young :) now it's time to bring it back to standard look (most is there and engine actually turns) found a web page mikesxs.net - any other options for OEM or replica parts out there ?
thank you Niels Bull
 
Yamaha actually still has many of the parts. MikesXS has many cheap repops so ask here about anything you think of buying. Some items aren't worth buying from them, in particular rubber parts.
 
Yamaha actually still has many of the parts. MikesXS has many cheap repops so ask here about anything you think of buying. Some items aren't worth buying from them, in particular rubber parts.
thanks for the heads up - where would you buy rubber parts then ?? this old lady for sure need some new rubber here and there
 
didn't know about this web page - however don't have any ;luck opening it either :-(
Hopefully, it's a glitch. Last time I visited, you could order a reprint of any owner's manual or service manual. The link is still on the Yamaha Motors site. I hope they fix it. I see late model owners manuals are available on line.
 
Hi Niels! Welcome to the party! Joining this site is almost as good as having a live-in mechanic! You'll find all the help you need here. A '75 huh? Cool. Post lots of pictures (we're nosy! :wink2: ). My avatar picture is "The Basketcase", my '75, as I got it years ago. It's been a slow-motion build. It's currently been reduced to its constituent parts (some in various locations), and will look nothing like the picture (or the original) when done. FWIW, study that Clymer's book. Keep it on the night stand, the side table, the bathroom. If not already, eventually, you'll understand the relationship of all the parts, how they work together, what their names are, and you'll know when things are right. Or not. I've heard "The Sunshine State" ("Land of the Eternal Summer"?) can be one of the coolest places in the country to ride. Once you're up & running, post pictures of your rides, with the bike in the pics (did I mention we're nosy? :laugh: ). Good luck, cheers :cheers:, and again, welcome!
 
Hi Niels! Welcome to the party! Joining this site is almost as good as having a live-in mechanic! You'll find all the help you need here. A '75 huh? Cool. Post lots of pictures (we're nosy! :wink2: ). My avatar picture is "The Basketcase", my '75, as I got it years ago. It's been a slow-motion build. It's currently been reduced to its constituent parts (some in various locations), and will look nothing like the picture (or the original) when done. FWIW, study that Clymer's book. Keep it on the night stand, the side table, the bathroom. If not already, eventually, you'll understand the relationship of all the parts, how they work together, what their names are, and you'll know when things are right. Or not. I've heard "The Sunshine State" ("Land of the Eternal Summer"?) can be one of the coolest places in the country to ride. Once you're up & running, post pictures of your rides, with the bike in the pics (did I mention we're nosy? :laugh: ). Good luck, cheers :cheers:, and again, welcome!
although new to Yamaha restoration (and Honda) i have restored one or two bikes in my life, as recent retired i finish a '42 Harely WL 45 coin flathead, in addition have a '77 Honda CB750F2 in the pipeline and now the '75 XS650B, just completed the HD now to decide whether to jump on th Honda or the Yamaha - tend to think the Yamaha as it's in a better condition
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Niels B, Nice find on the 75XSB!
That XS will pulse and purr far nicer than the Honda 750 Being spring a guy could off the Honda project real quick to make more garage space for the Next Restoration, that awesome XS650
;)
 
Niels,
Welcome to the madhouse! I do hope you will be a regular contributor to the forum, we love a good restoration project and the ‘75 sure has its fans around here. I would suggest to you that you start a build thread here in the garage section where you can post your progress and get any questions answered. Having one continuous thread makes it easy for us to follow along, with LOTS of photos of course! We love to live vicariously through others. Haha! :D
Now about your other bikes, Great Job on the Harley! That is a cool old bike! And that Honda? Back in 1977 when that bike was new I was renting a house and I had a roommate who bought that exact Honda, I was riding a ‘76 XS650 at the time and together we terrorized our neighborhood ripping up and down the streets on them! Ah the foolishness of youth :laugh2:.
Anyways, keep the updates coming and good luck with your project.
Bob
 
Wow, Niels! That bike is really complete (except for the exhaust), and not in that bad a shape at all! For a good read, check out "Mailman's XS2 a full on restoration". He did a fantastic job, not only on a nut-and-bolt restoration, but also blogging the whole thing! There are many others on this forum too. It all depends on what you're into. If you want it to ride, it shouldn't be that hard. If you want it to look like you stole it from the Smithsonian, then it's gonna take a little more work! Good luck, and keep us posted (did I mention we're nosy? :laughing:).
 
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