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    Do you need Oil in your Motorcycle to do a Compression Test?

    I've recently drained the oil from the bike, but I also obtained a compression gauge to test the compression. Should I put oil in her before attempting the compression test? Help is much appreciated.
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    Where the heck is the Oil Filter?!

    Alright so, I'm unsure where the heck the Main Oil Filter is, I have the secondary filter out, cleaned it and is now ready to be put back in: BUT IS THIS THE OIL FILTER?: Otherwise I'm stumped and would appreciate the help. (I know this may seem like a dumb question but I've checked...
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    Yamaha XS 650H Special II Exhaust Problems?

    Hello, I recently started my motorcycle was checking to see if the bike was getting warmed up. I touch my Right side pipe, and it's hot enough to burn you pretty bad, but then I touch my Left side pipe and it's cool enough to keep your hand on it. (Keep in mind this was after about 15 minutes of...
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    Yamaha XS 650H - Bike stalls when releasing clutch slowly?

    Hi so I pull the clutch in, drop down into First, (From neutral) I slowly let the clutch out, it catches, I start going forward, my RPMs drop down a tad, then once the clutch is fully out, it just stalls. I'm not sure if it's because I have to give her some gas, or just a tiny clutch adjustment...
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    Wondering how to remove a Fuel Petcock filter without Damaging it?

    I don't even know if you can remove them and replace them without damaging the old one. My Yamaha XS 650 H (1981) was left in a barn with about 1/4 of a tank full, for about 13-15 years without being run, so I don't know whether to stick with inline, or what. Please help!
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    Stumped on how to remove Clutch bracket!!!

    Hello, I'm pretty new to these forums, so I'll just hop right into my problem: Okay so I'm having a hard time on getting my clutch bracket off. I would love some tips/how to's so I can get it off. I'm just starting to rebuild my Yamaha XS 650 H. Help would be much appreciated!
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