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Hey guys, First all of just wanna say thanks for this awesome forum. So I just finally put my bike together. Finally got it fired and once it get warm it begins to run away from me. I just ordered some new jets to increase fuel flow since I'm running pods and custom exhaust. I have checked...

I also forgot to add that I have a stock rear fender. It is Chrome and the chrome is in GREAT condition. PM me and we'll talk prices.

***FOR SALE!*** I have for sale multiple 1978 Yamaha XS650 Special II Parts. Stock Exhaust-$75 Stock Tank With Key-$75 Stock Rear Shocks-$50 Stock Gauges-$50 Stock Swing Arm-$50 Stock Handlebars-$25 Stock Foot pegs-$10 I will sell individually but will sell the entire bundle...

Hey everybody! Well i decided to spend another lovely Nebraska winter Saturday cutting the bike down. It was a solid 30 degrees out but nothing was going to stop me. I was able to cut the frame down to be able to get it ready to get it welded up. I also had a chance to do a quick mock up as you...

hey everybody! so quick update on my build. I was able to tear down the rest of the bike. I have the bike ready to cut hopefully this weekend. I was able to grind the tank and give it that brushed look and well as create a pseudo fork brace out of the old fender. I'm going to drill new holes to...

Gentleman- I'm thinking the charging system is the culprit. As Gary said earlier, it'll be wise to invest in a pamco ignition. I have also looked into a permanent magnet alternator, but I will look at the brush lengths to make sure they are the proper length. Thanks for the tip!

Gary- I did charge the battery, and after 20 mins of riding, it was struggling to start. S I'm thinking in investing on a pamco ignition. Thanks for the tips! Leo- ill definitely look into radio shack for the inline fuse holders. Is there any particular part no. you used? If not, I will...

Thanks for advice Leo! I do have a clymer's manual that I just got a day or two ago. Do you have any places or shops you recommend where I can pick up inline fuse holders? I never thought of looking at the fuses. Now when it comes to kick start it. It won't even crank. Would that be a clutch...

It cranked over fine. Took it for a spin around the neighborhood, after I turned it off then decided to turn it back on the issue happened. After that, the knocking began but only when I opened the throttle during start. I did check the plugs even though the plugs and wires are recently new...

So, the other day I got my 78 special fired up and took it fr a few spins around the block to get this moving. After about 20 mins of riding and getting te motor warm, I turned it off to check out the carbs, but when I went to start it, it would not fire back up. I tried to give a little...

Well after getting a day at 54 degrees here in Nebraska in January, I was able to put in about 2.5 hours of work in. Considering this is my first bike build, there was a slight learning curve. I was able to basically work on the back half and get most of the electronics squared away. Today, I...

Hey everybody! My name is Gio and I'm Air Force Stationed at Offutt AFB in Bellevue, Nebraska. This is my first build. It's a 1978 XS 650 Special. I plan on bobbing it and making it a fun ride. I ordered parts a few days ago and I should be getting them in in a few days. I'll be posting more...