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Ok so heres the deal my 1980 XS650S misses on the right cyl till it warms up. After it warms up it will start missing at low rpms while riding. I tried swapping the plug wires but then I couldn't get the bike to start at all. so now i'm thinking its both the carb and the coil... before I tear...

Well I've been lurking on here posting a little but mostly researching. I've been turning wrenches on my own 80 xs650 bobber project and have been able to ride it a bit. While stuck in traffic on my bobber after the local July 4th fireworks I was stopped by a guy who said he knew someone...

So I just recieved an old Lincoln 225 "Tombstone" Arc welder I still need to install a 220v outlet in my garage/workshop I've never welded before and will be taking my time and be welding a lot of scrap metal before I would ever dream of welding on one of my bikes. My question is how usefull...

So who all will be there this year? I've got a group heading down this Friday. Few metrics leaving my house and meeting a group of HD on the way. Crossing my fingers I'll be on my XS. regardless of what I ride I'll be spending some quality time in the bike build off tent.

Will a YBR125 kick starter fit an xs650? I'm having issues clearing my brake linkage for my forward controls with my kick starter. Is there a list somewhere with a swap list for kick starters?

was reading through the tech section and came across this http://www.xs650.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4063&postcount=1 section 2 says the bikes ignition runs off the battery and a weak or compromised battery will cause a whole host of issues. I've also read about people going kick only with small...

This may have been covered before but have yet to find it. I'm looking at getting the TC Bros wire harnes. I believe the harness is just enough to run the motor no key switch wires or lights. My question is how much more wiring should I expect to add. Minimal install kick only, headlight and...

As the tittle says I've completed my second cleaning of my carbs. everything is clean and clear. Bike ran when I bought it though the day after it wouldn't start up at all. had been sitting for some time before i got it. figured i'd just clean it out. jets and bowlds are clean fuel makes it as...

Hi all. New here been lurking for a few weeks gathering intel while I shopped for my bike. The bike is now here and parts are pouring in. seems every other day a new box is sitting by my door. The project is a 1980 XS650 Special Edition in rough shape. Picked it up for $550 have about...