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Hey everyone I have to admit that lately I have been considering going for a 750 triple instead of the 650 simply because a nice example of the triple can be had for less than a nice 650. Anyone out there had the experience of owning both? What can be expected in terms of reliability/parts...

So I recently sold my '81 Special Heritage and now I'm thinking about getting a XS650B. From the little research that I've done, the differences from the 650B and the Specials is not huge except stuff like the later models have the TCI ignition and different tanks etc. I know that you can...

On the top motor mount are there some plastic washers that go there? I put those metal pieces in place and ran the bolts through them but it seems like there should be some kind of washers/spacers that still need to go in there. Actually, is there any place that has pictures that shows how...

I'm missing the carb holder bolts and on MikesXS there is $14 shipping for the $3 bolts there. I was wondering if there was number or something that I could go to the hardware store and tell them so I won't be stuck with getting them from Mike's.

I've replaced the cylinder head with a numbers matching cover and did the torque tightening in the order that is in the knuckbusters manual. There are two bolts in the middle of the head that are not used to hold the cover to the head. Is there a torque spec for these?

Finally got my new cylinder head on and ready to put the motor back on the frame but ran into a problem. It's been a while since I took the motor apart and when I got to the the advance/breaker I don't clearly remember what goes where. I know the back plate goes on and is held on by the screws...

Looking for a matching set cylinder head and cover that is complete for a late model XS650. It is going on an '81. Respond here, message or call/text (812) 344-2892. James

Well I put a big hole in my cylinder head and its time to swap it out for another one. Here's some pics of the grand canyon residing under my cam. I know I gotta switch out the valves, valve springs, and ? I want to know if there are any more pieces that need to be switch over? I do know...

Ok, I have a XS650 shop manual but I'm finding it kinda vague. When it comes to the cam chain , all it says is to remove the master link with a cam chain cutter? So I've put together that I need to grind off the ends holding the plate on and, of course, to tie the chain down so it doesn't fall...

I'm working on my bike, getting the cylinder head off and I noticed that with the airbox off the hose that comes off the back of the top of the motor isn't going anywhere but spraying a little oil blow by on the front of the battery box. I was wondering if there is a part out there that would...

I finally figured out where my XS is leaking from: the left side cylinder oil drain. I'm not sure that is exactly what it is call. It is where the oil gravity drains, I think, back down into the motor. Long story short I did my first valve job and on the first try I ended up having the...

Hey everyone, my 81 has the mike's xs two into one exhaust system with the headers from that site too. I going to be working on the carbs soon and I was wondering if anyone has done a rejet to get the bike to run the best with this type of exhaust. There are also K & N pod air filters on it.

I know that this is probably a long shot but here's what I've been thinking: on my '81 Special I'd like to remove the grab bar but keep the stock taillight. Unfortunately the light is attached to the bike by the grab bar but I was wondering if anyone has fabricated a piece or done something...

I've come up with the idea to do a new scheme for my '81 XS650: black paint for the side covers black and give my gas tank a polished look. I know that stripping the paint will take some time but I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences doing a high polish job and what would be...

Ok so when I bought my 81 xs650 special the previous owner had no fuel filter, only a hose from the tank to the carbs. I bought an inline filter from eBay and installed it. The bike ran for a little while and then would die if I turned the throttle. So I then put the previous set up on and it...

So my stock clutch cable broke on my 1981 XS650 Special. The bike has clubman bars on it so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where to find a clutch cable. Also, if there is a good site for how to put it on that would be awesome.

Hey everyone I'm James. I'm new to this site and this is my first post. I'm not sure if this is the right section for this post but here's my problem. I just picked up a 1981 XS650, I'm not sure if it's a Special, I haven't ID the bike yet but there is something that is concerning me. When...