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just a quick question. on my 72 with kickstart only what size battery should i get and how can i test to make sure the engine is getting spark? yeah i know its a newbie question lol

Well wouldn't ya know it. I finally have a free day to get out and visit but no luck! Where did ya disappear to Hugh? :banghead::laugh: At least he had some nice decorations! And now I have proof I'm not a fake! lol

I dug some parts out of the boxes today and thought I'd ask you guys to identify them. I think the 3 parts with the yamaha logo are brake caliper parts? is this some kind of updated ignition coil? and lastly can anyone tell me if either of the forks and triple tree clamps are xs650 or other...

About to go to the garage and start tinkering so I wanted to make a build thread. I won't even pretend to say that I know where to start so I hope you guys are ready to help! One of the things I noticed was that I have no key for my gas tank so would I drill the lid off and buy a new one? Where...

Any idea what the name of this light is?

I'm looking for a set of levers for my build. Since I'm using aftermarket bars do i need to look for anything special? Yeah I know its a noob question lol

I'm looking for a few items and wanted your advice on what I should pay. I know I will need a set of forks and factory wheels. Will forks from other bikes fit or should i stay with stock?

OK expect a lot of these random questions from me and if I get to be a pain just tell me. Over the years how many different carbs did the xs650's use and is any better than the other?

anyone have a downloadable manual or know where i can get one?

I took a few more pictures today and to my joy i did find 2 sets of carbs. There seems to be some differences. I'm posting all my stuff but would love some of you to jump in and identify anything!!!:shrug:

Finally had a free day to get everything loaded up and got way more than i had originally thought i was getting. heres just a few pics we took tonight. I have the bobber, 2 more complete frames, an extra engine, 2 sets for forks, another rear section that was cut off from a bobber project with...

going to look at new helmets today WOO HOO!!!

Happy now? :D

Hey guys! My name is Allie. I was referred to this site by some of the folks on the xs11 forum. I picked up a 79 xs11 for a learning project and in the process ended up finding a steal on this 72 xs650 as well. I am no stranger to working on bikes with my dad and brothers all riding. I'm not...