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Hi all, I have a 1980 xs650 with the carbs from a 1976 (Mikuni BS38). I have it starting and idling fine, and to be honest it feels like it's running fine up and down the road, but I am hearing a jingle sound at certain points when I am early on throttle or off throttle while moving. Do these...

Hey all, I see everyone doing rear sets on cafe builds but I'm not sure I understand them... Is there any advantage to running controls in the rear vs the stock location? Thanks.

Hey guys, Just got back from VT and hauled back a trailer full of Yami's! Crammed three bikes in the uhaul 5x9 utility trailer! Two 1981 XS650s and a 1982 Virago 920! Had to remove the tanks of the 650s so they wouldn't get jammed up. Cant believe the condition of the 920. Got a hell of...

Hey all, I have just picked up a 73 TX750. I have everything except the wheels and I plan on using the forks and rear swing arm. Everything else is up for grabs for best offer including a motor that has not been blown up. If you need anything let me know and I will let you know if I have it...

Hey guys, I got a good one here! So I have been having intermittent hesitation while riding around on my '80 xs650. Always when the bike is under load (fat guy on board) in first gear and/or when I'm "blasting" down the highway at 70mph (heh). Always seemed to be at high RPMs so naturally I...

Hey guys, I need a rear wheel for a bike I'm building. I have everything except the wheel but the bike will have disk brakes, so I need a disk ready wheel. It's for a 1979 xs650. Not sure if that matters so I thought I would include. I am located in MA so if you'll ship it, great. If you're...

Hey all, Finally getting around to starting on my 79 650. I bought this thing as you see it and finally have the bike lift and space dedicated to getting it together. Going to be reading my Haynes and the boards to figure out what order to do all this in and what I can omit.

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Hey all, I recently purchased a Gel Battery for my project bike. After I got the bike running I was so excited that when the bike stopped running I forgot to turn the key off (still fighting a fuel delivery issue). :( Naturally, I pull out my handy Harbor Freight battery charger only to...

Hey guys. Just picked up my first bike. 1980 XS650 A wedding gift from my brother :) Street tracker kit Not a huge fan of the fiberglass. Looks mad better without it. Just need to fab up a seat mount. Not super interested in cutting up the fiberglass tracker...

Hey all, I just took delivery of an XS650 in buckets. No tank, no seat, no rear wheel, etc. So I've been tank shopping. Not too hot on the stock 650 tanks. the 750s are nice but the one that really caught my eye was the 1965 YM1 tank. I really like the lines on the tank and...