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Hey there guys, a while back I got my tired mounted onto my rims; and the shop couldn't get the bead seated due to bad packaging of one of the tires. After learning its not a good idea to run a tube inside a tubeless tire; I want to take out the tube since the tire should be easy enough to seat...

Hey there, I'm sure this has been beaten like a dead horse; but a quick search has not revealed the info that I need by tonight before I take my wheels to get new tires and bearings assembled. I have new tires and new bearings/seals; but I forget what exactly I need in terms of spacers in...

Hey there everyone. I'm looking for some information about what is really nesecarry electrical wise for my bike. I don't know exactly what is what so I'm having a little bit of trouble. The bike is an 83 special. Kick start only, PMA swap w/ capacitor. Only headlight and tailight and horn. I'm...

Changed my mind just fugetaboutit.........................

Hey folks, this is my first motorcycle, and first build ever. I've got no experience but am learning as I go will the help of alot of others! I've got an 81 or 83 xs650; I don't even remember. But It started it's journey stock, without a tank and hadn't been run in 5 years. I got in home and...

Hey folks, Im curious if anyones ever had both front and back wheels on their bike 16"s? I'm looking to create this sort of look: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3OT2tEJ73X4/TYWgITrexhI/AAAAAAAAEDU/Tht2MSnqweo/s1600/1963_jawa_250cc_2-stroke_bobber_cranberry.jpg Would there be any...

Hey there everyone. I just got in my TC bros hardtail to install on my 83' xs650. Now, I've got no welder, nor any experience so I'm seeking some advice from some of you folk! I'm currently emailing some welders that sounds like they have frame welding and motorcycle expeirence to get this...

Looking for an early model GS400 tank. Preferably good condition inside, paint doesn't matter. Would like matching key to open tank or options to bypass this. PM me with info!

I've got a few parts I've decided to not use on my build, so up for sale they go! 1) Legendary cycles Manx TT tank w/ flush mount cap. Never been mounted, still in black gel coat. After shipping it was 500$, I'll sell it for 350$ + shipping. (Excuse the dirty finger prints) 2)Left hand side...

Hey folks, so this will be my official build thread. I'm brand new to motorcycles, this being my first bike I've ever owned and recently this year learnt how to ride. I have zero mechanical knowledge besides basic car maintenance; I'm learning as I go so bear with me when I ask lots of...

Hey everyone, I'm new to xs650's and motorcycles in general so please bear with me... Ive been searching for a while now but can't seem to find a definitive response; How do I remove just the upper triple trees in order to remove the headlight bracket and install my clip-on bars? I've...

:shrug:Hey everyone, just wanted to stop by and say hello! I'm new to xs650's and motorcycles in general; only ever ridden a kawasaki ninja 250 up and down the street... not much experience! But here I am, 19 years old with a 1983 xs650 taken down to the frame w/ engine and anything else needed...

Hey guys, I'm looking to get some details nailed down for my first bobber/cafe build. I've got a stock 1983 xs650 partly dissasembled, once I get the engine running I'll be tearing into it. I'm having a hard time decide between a hardtail bobber and a cafe racer/bobber cross sort of. I just saw...