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I have an 81 special and my clutch cable said buh bye today during my ride home. I shifted clutchless all the way home, and I was wondering what kind of clutch cables are good? are most interchangeable? where can i get them other than mikes?

I am thinking about doing the upgrade to 750. I was wondering what everyone's opinions on this were and what the procedure would entail? new carbs? new jets? is it hard to do? I am running the stock carbs on my 81 xs650 special, with a jet kit. any input, thoughts, and ideas exchanged here...

I am trying to take my headerpipes and mufflers off of both sides of my 81 special to detail the chrome... Where do I begin, and what is the proper process? I am sure I could fuck something up royally if I am not informed on exhaust removal.

I was just wondering what front and rear brake pads everyone was running? I am on a 1981 XS 650 special and was hoping for some reccomendations! thanks guys Jonas

October 17th and 18th I would like to meet up with a group and ride out to the annual Harvest Classic, camp, and stay the entire event. Movie screenings, BBQ, cold beer, and bike heads! If you are in the area or would even like to come down for the event I would totally offer a place to...

I just thought I would share my experience, because I am fortunately still here to tell it. I went to Tucson to visit my folks who live out there, and they run a riding group for smaller engine bikes I ended up not being able to take my XS so I figured I would rent a Harley... you know...

i fired up my bike no problem today, and i took it for a 3 minute ride to my apartment's office to pick up a package. i turned my bike off as usual, i picked up my package, and when i got back the bike will not start. the ignition makes no sound, it's dead, but the battery still has juice...

I would absolutely love to set up a group that meets once twice every two months. rides to grab some pit bbq in small towns and good conversation sounds like magic to me since the riding season is coming up in the hill country. I am also tired of riding with my friends on sportsbikes and...

living in austin and I have the parents coming into town, they both ride royal enfields and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good day ride to take them on?

when i shift my transmission clunks sometimes, predominantly when i shift down to first. any thoughts?

I bought my 81 xs650 Special about 5 months ago and at first I never trusted her. Now I have been running free on the freeways in Austin and the windy roads of the hill country. my bike has 6k miles on her now, all original, and seems to just be breaking in. I am so impressed with her freeway...

is there a meet up in Austin? I would love to grab a beer with some of you and talk bikes.

So, after a long day of FINALLY getting off the plastic and rubber which my girlfriend's shoes had left on my beautiful chrome. I realized that easy off definitely gets rid of rubber, but it completely etches the casing. After loads of research I read that olive oil will take care of the...

When I go to disengage my wheel from the bike, do I need to hammer out the rear wheel spindle or should it slide right out (that's what she asked!)?

I JUST put on new sport demon tires... front is 100/90v19 and the rear is 130/90v16. I was doing my pre-ride, and BAM! found a nail. I have read numerous opinions on tire patching, and I was wondering what your folks' opinions on it are. I read that the only good repair on a tire is if it...

I built that homemade manometer and adjusted everything ever so slightly. I can not belive that since I've adjusted my idle, how much quicker the bike is. It is crazy. I have adjusted my idle to around 1200 to 1400 ish, is that proper setting for a 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special?

I was riding today and as I was coming to a stop at a stop sign, i felt a pop of hot air on my right leg coming from the engine, and the bike turned off. I then pulled off to the side and let the bike sit a minute. She started back up no problem. I have heard and felt that pop on my leg before...

Oh boy, I now know why this bike is such a cult bike. As I was shifting gears she purred like a happy tigress, and took corners and hills with no complaints. The vibration is definitely present, but that's the fun of her. I have never felt a bike with so much soul and so much life other than my...

Okay, I found a 19981 Yamaha XS650 in mint condition. I mean there isn't a scratch on her at all. She has upgraded brake lines, shorai lithium battery, improved clutch, upgraded fuses, and a new exhaust. She started on first kick and ran like a top. She also only has 4,000 miles on her. The bike...

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