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I am restoring an XS650 B model with a Vin number of 447 115677 and want to keep it as original as possible. I am confused about the side stand as the one on the bike is different to an original brochure and manual and allows very little protruding to push it down with my foot. I am wondering if...

G-day Fred No, I will be buying new tyres, I was just confirming your suggestion that Yokohama were the original tyre sold with the bike. Thanks Tony

Hello Phorum burnout Thanks for the information. I have checked your suggested links and the tyres look very similar to the ones that were on the bike. Cheers Tony

Hello Fred Thanks for that, I checked the tyres that were on the bike and the front one must have been the original as it is a Yokohama. Tony

I am restoring a XS650B to as near as possible to original. Can anyone advise the nearest to original tyres available on the market today for front and rear wheels.

Thanks for your trouble 650Skull. I am pleased I asked the question instead of taking it for granted that they look the same so they must be the same. Cheers Tony

Thanks for your help TooManyXS1B's regarding the side cover. Tony

Hello Gary Thanks for your help and information. They may all look the same to the untrained eye(like mine) but that's not the case. Cheers Tony

I would like to replace the left hand engine covers on my 1975 XSB model. Are the covers interchangeable on all models? Thanks Tony

Thanks Leo, I'll go with that option. Tony

Thanks again weekendrider. I will wait until they have some in stock. Tony

Hello Weekend Rider Thanks for the info, now I will have to source a new gear or is the rubber available separately to apply to the gear. Thanks Tony

My 650C starter would not work. A mechanic has found a broken return spring in the Starter Motor Unit. I am able to source a new spring but the mechanic questions whether the Fourth Starter gear is supposed to have a seal fixed to it to keep the spring in place. I cannot identify this on photos...