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I have a 1980 XS650 Special and the Clymer manual seems to indicate a BP8ES spark plug. This is a non resistor type but NGK shows a replacement as a BPR8ES.(R is resistor type) Currently I'm running BP7ES with Mike's XS "high output" coil. I suspect the 7 is a bit on the hot side. What is the...

I see on 650 Central there is a"650 Central Premium BS34 Jet Kit" It mentions a drill for for slide dampening modification This was something that came up in tuning the Hawk NT650 but I havn't seen anything pertaining to Mikuni 34s on the XS650. Anyone done any drilling to modify slides?

1980 XS650 Special with stock engine and sprockets. The PO had the bike running so rich, it was fouling the plugs. Open exhaust and pods. Kept the pods but installed Mikes XS Norton style baffled mufflers. Cleaned carbs, installed 135 main jet, adjusted float level to 27mm, needle clip to 3rd...

For those looking to get the brake light "noticed" try this product. I have installed on 2 bikes and the car. Works with standard bulbs and LEDs. http://www.3rdbrakeflasher.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=181&zenid=b43a56967a2fc01412dafaf28c4c310f

I recently went to purchase some parts on xs650direct which is the Canadian side of Mikes XS. In the past, all transactions were in CDN $ as you would expect. However, now the CND$ is converted to USD and the end value of that conversion is a higher value than the daily exchange rate that I...

Can anyone tell me if an airbox from a '78 or '79 XS650 Special will fit an '80 Special?

Looking for the stock air box, and all necessary hardware, to fit a 1980 XS 650 Special. Want to experiment with intake flow and only have tapered pods to work with right now. Need it shipped to Toronto email me...kd.broughton@gmail.com

Not very happy with the rear disc brake on the '80 Special. Front is great..(dual) but rear is "wooden" and not much bite. Caliper is working properly. Before I buy yet more pads, does anyone else have any thoughts or experience to share?

Anyone have a line on replacement speedo decals for XS 650? Did a site search but no love.

Euro style headlight, clubman bars, Tarozzi rearsets, Mike XS Commando mufflers, dual front discs, Lucas tail light. E start only. Speedo in headlight and all other gauges and idiot lights gone. Stock motor with pods

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Make a reasonable offer (shipping from Toronto) stock parts from 1980 XS 650 Special all parts in generally good condition. Pics available if interested ...email me directly please. 2 pairs front turn signals 1 pair rear turn signals tail light and grab bar assembly licence plate bracket...

So I finally got the electric starter motor and gear re-installed. The PO liked to kick and while that's not a problem, the rear sets I installed get in the way. After hearing all the problems some people have with their e starts and dealing with an '85 Virago starter, I was very happy when I...

Anyone else tried one of these? I got one and the threads just don't line up. Don't want to force it on. Any other clever options for covering the tach drive hole?

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For those that have added rearsets, what did you do to get the starter leaver to clear the foot peg? Looking for options.

Selling stock seat to fit 1980 XS 650 Special. Good condition.Pics available upon request. Shipping from Toronto, Canada. Make an offer. email reply to ... kd.broughton@gmail.com

I am considering installing the electric starter on the 650 but it has come to my attention that a lot of you say it sucks. Just how bad is it and is it something I should leave in the parts bin? I have worked with a starter on an 85 Virago. Same kind of issues? Using the kick now but if I...

Could someone confirm this is the correct amount of fork oil to use when doing and drain and refill rather than a complete re-build? 1980 XS650 Special Thanks! XSSE-XSSK-int spr and cart damper.....................35mm...169ml oil