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Hello People I have recently received a Yamaha XS 650cc from a very good friend sadly as he has not been given long to live due to cancer he had plans for this machine I have done all I can to make it the way he wanted to show him before he passes, that's paint the tank gloss black and turn out Slash cut pipes, I'm now at a loss to as there are rubber bung holes I have no idea what goes there as I'm unfamiliar with these machines I'm a classic Triumph man but since riding this machine I'm very impressed it reminds me of an unleaking reliable Triumph Bonnie. I'm sure the wiring isn't right would there be anyone local willing to Help as I'm at a loss with these machines but I would like to make perfect in honor of my friend and to keep this lovely machine on the road
 
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Ok here's my Yamaha XS 650 machine please tell me this is not the standard wiring as it's got to be someone's fuse and wiring extension as there are 5 separate fuses and I'm having trouble putting on the side panels in guessing due to the mass of extra wires.only thing I've added are Turn out stash cut pipes and I've resprayed the petrol tank
 
Appears to be a 1983 Heritage Special sporting mags off an '81.
Being as it's in the U.K. that may have been the way they were sold in that market.
Headers have the Standard bends, might be aftermarket.
IF the pipes are stock then they'll be double walled. Silencers would have to be mated to the inner pipe.
Inline fuses have replaced the stock fuse holder.
Lots to work on for aesthetics's if so inclined.
The clutch cable routing, in my opinion, should drop down to the rear of the carbs and then enter the top of the left engine case.
Nice!
 
Thanks yes it is an import as the speedometer is in KM not Miles you mentioned clutch cable routing that sounds about right as the leaver is a little stiff not as smooth as I would have expected from a Japanese motorcycle clutch so thanks for that I'll reroute the cable
 
AndyclassicTriumph said:
Thanks yes it is an import as the speedometer is in KM not Miles you mentioned clutch cable routing that sounds about right as the leaver is a little stiff not as smooth as I would have expected from a Japanese motorcycle clutch so thanks for that I'll reroute the cable
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Cable routing makes a "night and day" difference in clutch pull. Regards to your friend, saying good bye is tough.
 

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jetmechmarty said:
Airbox covers are on backwards. That’s why you can’t get the covers on. Intake goes to the rear. I have the same bike. Your wiring under the seat isn’t standard.
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Thanks for that it's been driving me mental trying to get these Side panels on and yes I gathered the wiring far from standard as dought Yamaha industrys use electrical tape so bodge wires together unsure as to why the wiring has been altered I've found 5 separate fuse holders. But thank you for the airbox problem I'd never have worked that out on my own. 👍
 
May I ask another question under the side panels on the frame just above the footrest hangers there are two more rubber bung holes what went in there a cover of some description but not sure
 
AndyclassicTriumph said:
May I ask another question under the side panels on the frame just above the footrest hangers there are two more rubber bung holes what went in there a cover of some description but not sure
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Your lower sidecover is missing. Heritage Specials have upper and lower sidecovers on each side. (1982 & 1983). The left lower is the most difficult to come by.
 
Yes, you are missing the lower side covers. They have a couple of pegs on them that snap into those grommets, and a tab on the bottom that fits into that slot on top of the "beauty" plate that goes behind the footpeg mount .....

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You also need to make sure the clutch cable is well oiled. Even new ones need to be oiled before using them as they come almost dry inside.
 
jetmechmarty said:
Airbox covers are on backwards. That’s why you can’t get the covers on. Intake goes to the rear. I have the same bike. Your wiring under the seat isn’t standard.
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Thanks for you knowledge and advice on the airbox I have since put them the Way you said after saying that they were on backwards and yes the side panels pop in and fit lovely
 
Sad news regarding your friend; I hope he still has the strength and courage to appreciate your handywork on his old bike.
I look forward to seeing you develop this ride going forward.
 
I use motor oil to lube my cables. That spray cable lube is too thin and only lasts a couple days, lol. If off the bike, I'll hang the cable, if still on then just disconnect the upper end at the lever and prop it straight up. Then I just dribble motor oil into the end a couple drops at a time until it comes out the bottom end. It take 10 or 15 minutes before this happens .....


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5twins said:
I use motor oil to lube my cables. That spray cable lube is too thin and only lasts a couple days, lol. If off the bike, I'll hang the cable, if still on then just disconnect the upper end at the lever and prop it straight up. Then I just dribble motor oil into the end a couple drops at a time until it comes out the bottom end. It take 10 or 15 minutes before this happens .....


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I use my finger tip dipped in oil like in pic #3. I then work the casing up and down. Repeat. I put cardboard on the floor underneath. When an oil drip appears you know your cable is lubed. Specially important for the clutch cable.
 
Yes, I try to do the clutch cable every year. The throttle cable doesn't seem to need re-oiling as frequently, maybe every 2 to 3 years.
 

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