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After replacing numerous parts on my 81 xs650 I am wanting to look at the breaking, specifically the front disk brake. I have searched on this forum and many others but didnt find much. I have also done some google searching and couldnt even find oem parts. I found the one on MikesXS but it just...

I tried that exact method. Even tried using some leverage, couldn't get it to budge at all

I'm just about positive it is on correctly. I will check this weekend when I get some time. If it does need a shim would I just use any washer that fits? I am almost positive I stayed with the 530 but maybe I screwed up and ordered the 520 front sprocket

I appreciate the responses and I have already ordered a new nut. Any ideas on why it stripped?

I have an 81 xs650 that has been leaking oil because the front sprocket nut was not tight enough and there was some wiggle room between the sprocket and nut. After trying to tighten the nut manually with no success I decided to try an impact wrench. At first the impact wrench could not get the...

I appreciate the responses. What is the best way to tighten the front sprocket nut? I tried having someone stand on the break and that didn't work at all cause the tire just turned anyways. also I should have mentioned that it only leaks while I'm riding. Once I finish riding the residual...

I have an 81 xs650 special that has an oil leak coming from the left side. I replaced the push rod oil seal and that is no longer leaking. In the picture I circled the two areas I believe the leak is coming from (not my picture just one i grabbed from the forum). I do not think that it is the...

My xs is leaking oil from the shift shaft oil seal and I was wondering if I had to remove the shift shaft to replace the seal. I replaced the push rod oil seal and that is no longer leaking. If I do have to replace the shaft how big of project will that be? 81 xs650 special Thanks

I have an 81 xs650, I was wondering what modifications need to be done to make it a dual sport bike, just for some dirt trails nothing to crazy. From what I have gathered online is that all that needs to be modified are the forks, shocks, and tires. Does anything need to be done to the engine...

Just moved from northern Illinois to Nashville and obviously it is much hotter in Nashville. Just wanted to make that my 81 xs650 is going to be okay when the temperatures are around 100. I have a commute thats only about 25 minutes with a lot of stop and go. So my question is are these bikes...

Thanks for all the help so far I will try to work on the bike after work today and yes the battery voltage is good and it means engine revving with no speed increase

Took my 81 xs650 out for the first time this spring and immediately noticed a problem. The clutch was not engaging until it was all the way out and I was not getting much acceleration. There was a bad oil leak but I have fixed that since and still do not have much acceleration. If i get on the...

Got frustrated walked away and came back about 30 minutes later and it fired right up and is charging

Yes it's charged and that is definitely where it's coming from you can hear it and feel it

I installed a new alternator rotor on my 81 and it started and died twice and now the reserve lighting device is just clicking. Not sure what to do. I am home from school and this is prob the last weekend before i move thatill have time to fix it. Also I tried my new reg/rec and didn't get any...

Just wanted to make sure that i purchased the correct reg/rec and rotor before i install them. I have an 81 xs650 special stock. http://racetechelectric.com/i-11780116-ricks-yamaha-rectifier-regulator.html http://racetechelectric.com/i-8155541-yamaha-xs650-charging-rotor.html Also if...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R1.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.Xxs650+reg&_nkw=xs650+regulator&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Says that it is for points models only 1970-1981 it looks like a sollid state regulator and I thought that all the rotors fit all models Will both of these work on...

I am also looking to replace my rotor, What do you think about this http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-1970-1981-XS650-CHARGING-ROTOR-AND-VOLTAGE-REGULATOR-COMBO-/251230315507?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7e7e63f3&vxp=mtr

So i sanded it with the 320 paper and I still could not get any readings. From ring to ring I got nothing and from ring to nut I also got nothing. I have three multimeters with brand new battery's in them and none of them could get a reading. What did change after I cleaned it was when I put...

thanks ill get at that tonight or tomorrow and give an update on the status