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    Lansing Community College 6th Annual Auto / Motorcycle Show

    Saturday September 22nd Lansing Community College's Automotive Technology and Collision Repair programs will be hosting their 6th annual Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Show. Show cars admitted at 8am, Registration begins at 8am, participant voting until 1pm, Awards at 3pm. RAIN OR SHINE...
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    Craigslist Add XS

    Just found this, this morning in Michigan. http://lansing.craigslist.org/mcy/3013635475.html
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    Newby questions...

    I'm a newb and have got a question; Will a 77 Cylinder head fit a 71 Bottom End and 71 Camshaft?
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    Interchangeability of motor years

    I have 2 XS motors; one is a late model (Not sure of the year) the other is the cylinders and complete bottom end/trans of an early model (1971). What I was told, was that the early models used actual roller bearings for the crankshaft, where as the later year used sleeve bearings. 1. What...
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    Help!!! Help me id this motor

    What year is this motor code 8650 01XXXX?
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    Engine Refurbish

    I live in Michigan and am looking at having my 77 xs650 engine refurbished. Assuming there was no huge wear; I would only replace gaskets, seals, clutch friction material, and piston rings. The engine is already removed. I really am not feeling like doing this myself, what kind of price could I...
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    Upper triple question

    On an xs650 upper triple tree what is the diameter of the "rubber handlebar dampener" holes? Thanks Schac
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    fork tubes

    What year fork tubes are interchangeable with what year triple trees?
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    Will this wiring diagram work?

    I've studied all of the wiring diagrams listed and made this one for my yammy. It's a 1971 Regulator (Not a '72, excuse the picture), a 1977 Engine, and a MIKESXS Rectifier. What does your infinite knowledge think, will it run? If not, why would you think so?
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    Wanted - !!!Need Rear Wheel Dust Cover!!!

    I can get everything else easily, all I need is a rear axle wheel dust cover/spacer. Someone out there has to have one lurking in the dark corners of there garage, please help. Thanks Schac
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    Wanted - REAR AXLE COLLARS and DUST COVER to finish my '71 bobber

    I have a 71 xs650 and I need the last few parts to get this bobber rolling. For the rear wheel I need both axle collars and the chain side dust cover. If you don't have one but know where I could get one, I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Schachterle
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    You'll need a tetanus shot before you ride this.

    I've had this bike for a long time. Now it's finally getting a new look. My goal was low, mean, and rusty.
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    What is an xs650 front and rear wheel axle diameter?

    What is the front and rear wheel axle diameter and length. I'm modifying a Triumph front end to fit a Yamaha frame and front wheel. It's a pain in the ass and some number would really help. Thanks
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    Wiring help

    Where is the battery in this wiring diagram?
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    A pass due breath of life

    I bought this motorcycle for $75 when I was in high school. I never had any idea what I was doing when I worked on it then. A couple of older friends of mine would help me between beers try to make it run, but it never ran well. I tore into the engine winging it the whole time at which point I...
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    Detroit AutoRama

    Met these guys at Autorama and man can they build a machine; SCRAWNY'S BOB'N CHOP. Seemed like some awesome guys when we talked. and some amazing bikes. I'd like to see more companies like this. http://www.scrawnysbobnchop.com/ "OVERKILL" "BLACK SUNSHINE"
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    Motor Mounts

    What are the specs of the lower engine bolt on an XS650. How long, what thread, and what is the diameter?
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    Engine swap

    Will any year xs650 engine fit in any year xs650 frame(more specifically a 1971 xs frame), or do some years have restrictions, and what are they?
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    XS650 Axle vs. years?????????????

    Why is it when I look at rear axle for my '71 XS650 I can never find them. I can find '74 and up but never '73 prior. What is the difference between the years or can I actually get away with using a late model axle?
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    What size wheels were originally on a 1971 xs650?

    I have a 1971 xs650 basket case that needs wheels. What size wheels were on there originally?
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