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So a guy saw that I have an XS650 sporting an Enduro tank off a Yamaha 175 (see photos below). While it's a cool look, it's a pretty small tank, and I don't get far. He says he's got an old tank in his garage, I can have it, but it doesn't have a petcock or a cap/keys. Fine. The tank original...

Hey everyone, I suppose I'm not the first to ask this. Where is the best/cheapest place to get oil filters? I'm wanting to change the oil on my '81 XS650 and from what I've seen, the cost of the two filters (main and sump) plus cost of oil, it's like a $70 job. That can't be right. Is it...

Hey guys, I've purchased a new throttle cable and I've got the adjustment on the cable set to zero (meaning no stretch), but when I put it into my carburetor, it's holding the throttle really far open. I can't get the carb to idle at zero throttle with the cable installed. Am I missing...

Hey all, I've got a 1981 Honda Passport C70 moped/scooter/motorcycle. I've swapped the stock smaller handlebars for full-size motorcycle handlebars (7/8). I've purchased a new throttle cable for my scooter's carburetor (standard moped size), but this size thread and pitch doesn't fit into...

I'm in need of a stock '78 front foot peg. Mine got bent in a lay down. I'm guessing because it's cast, that I can't bend it back? So, I'm looking to get another one. Anyone got a spare to part with?

Hey guys, I was recently involved in an accident. Moron failed to yield to me in a turn about, and pull out in front of me. I nearly t-boned him, but in an effort to avoid face planting into his van, I locked it up and laid it down. Guy drove off. No plates or anything. Anyways, the bike...

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a stock spring for the left side kick stand. If anyone has one they'd be willing to part with, PM me. Thanks~!

Hey guys, I've had repeated problems with my stock '78 front single disc brake locking up on me. It starts to rub and the disc gets so hot it actually steams at a stop light. Whole bike drags and eventually once I get the bike home and in the garage, I can't even push the bike forward because...

Hello XS650 FORUM, I'm looking for some small bolts and nut parts. I'm looking to get the nut and bolt that holds the brake stay rod in place up toward the back of the engine by the swing arm mount. I don't have that bolt and need it. It's the one with the codder pin hole. Again, this is...

Hey XS650, Have a bit of an odd request. I'm looking to get the rear brake stay system for an 18" rear drum brake. I've got the stay rod, but I'm looking to get a couple things for it. 1. the bolt(s) that go under the frame and through the aluminum brake hub that have the codder pin...

Hey everyone. I'm looking I change my rear sprocket from a stock 34t down one tooth to a 33. I'd consider a 32 if you have that too. Must be for the xs650. Let me know what you've got.

Hey XS650, I've read on some Honda forums, that once the bike has been tuned and the carbs synced and levelled out, you can install a fuel vapor hose between the vacuum intake nipples (instead of just the plug-offs) to smooth out the two carbs together instead of blocking them off...

Hey XS650, So I've finally got my bike on the road and running smooth. However, my front disc brake (fully rebuilt with a new rebuilt kit, caliper and master cylinder both) is getting really hot at the end of my rides. It never has any problem stopping, but I'm talking burn yourself BAD...

Hey guys, I'm looking to get a non-XS650 throttle cable that will work with the stock carbs and throttle controls on the handlebars. Specifically, I'm looking to eliminate the "hard bend". I want a throttle cable similar to the clutch cable. Where it's just a cable with no bends built into...

Hey guys, So I'm running an '81 with stock headers, but with no pipes and no baffles. Just engine and headers (surprisingly, it's not THAT loud). Am I losing power or performance? Some people say that motorcycles need "back pressure" created from the exhaust pipes or the baffles. Any truth...

Gentlemen, This may be a dumb question, but I started my motorcycle for the first time after a HUGH'S PMA AND PAMCO PETE INGITION overhaul. Started on the second kick :) The left side clutch and chain aluminum side over was off at the time because I still need to install the chain. The...

Hey XS650! I've got a '78 with an '81 engine and a PAMCO Pete Mechanical Advance Ignition with a Hugh's 200 watt PMA and a super simplified wiring harness - which I made from scratch. I'm running only a headlight (with a high beam toggle switch) and a taillight (with the stock rear brake...

Hey guys, I figured it would be a long shot, but worth the try. Anyone have a MEDIUM Moto 3 Helmet?

Hey guys, I recently went to purchase some "performance" spark plugs. Mike's XS advertises some here: https://www.mikesxs.net/product/50-5944.html but wants $12.95 for ONE! PLUS S&H. DESCRIPTION: "While Dyno testing a problem bike (a TX750) it was discovered that customer supplied Iridium...

Hey guys and gals, I'm curious about the mini white faced speedometers I've seen on eBay. That very in price from $20-50-90 ish but all look the same. I guess I'm curious if people are running them, and if they're accurate. Is there a specific ratio I should be lookin for? I have a 1978...