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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 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 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...

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...

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...

I have read the tech section on trouble shooting the charging system, and im hung up on the rotor. Ive used three different multimeters on the rotor and cannot get a reading at all.(ive cleaned it) When reving the engine to 3,000 rpm the voltage does not go up at all. I replaced the brushes...

Having some trouble using my multimeter to test the ohms of my rotor. I touch the negative and positive together and get the .3 that i would subtract from the total ohms that i get when i test the rotor. I have an 81 special I remove the stator completely so that I have full access to the rotor...

I have a 1981 xs650 that has been having some charging issues. I went through the trouble shooting guide and did everything that I could to the best of my knowledge. My brushes were definitely to short so I replaced them. However the voltage still does not increase when revving the engine to the...

I made this clock from my old 81 xs650 front and rear sprockets. I had to grind down the front sprocket just a little bit and then just tapped it into the center. Bought a $3 clock from walmart took the guts out and glued it to the back. Used to screws in the bottom to hold it up. Pretty simple...

I have been having charging problems with my 81 xs650, the headlight does not come on when the bikes turns on and when i rev the engine the voltage of the battery does not go up. So i checked the brushes and found that one is a lot shorter than the other. I am assuming this is my charging issue...

I have an 81 xs650 and in the fall it was being difficult and the headlight would not always turn on. After it completely died on the highway I took it to my mechanic and he said that it was the voltage regulator. I've looked at most of threads on here about replacing the rec/voltage reg, but...

Latley my headlight has not been coming on and my neutral light is dim. I had it charged about three weeks ago so it shouldn't be dead. Yesterday I was on the highway and it just wasn't accelerating as fast as normal. Then I'm assuming the loud noise was a back fire it died and I had no neutral...

Went to check my oil level since lately she has been marking her territory, when I pulled the dipstick out it was all bent up and I nearly snapped it in half unscrewing it. No weird sounds or anything and I always keep up on the general maintenance. I did have to ride it to work (2 hour round...

After one week and $70 the new paint job is finally finished. Let me know what you think

I got all the parts off (fenders, tank, chain guard etc..) immediatley ran into a problem that no one could answer. What do you do with the chrome? Can you sand it and paint over it? Also what kind of paint does everyone recomend, I have acces to a cup gun to spray it or should I just use the...

Painting the bike finally after three years, just wondering if anyone had any tips on painting the racing stripe as far as getting it centered (eyeball it or is there a way to measure it to the center) I'll keep everyone posted on the project