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I have a very clean 1983 xs650 with 7400 miles. Purchased it early July of this year. Bike had sat for a number of years unused and the carbs were synced and cleaned by an independent mechanic right after I purchased it. It has run 1200 miles flawlessly until today. Started bike fine as...

I have a stock '83 with a speedo bulb burnt out that I'm trying to replace. I've removed the speedo itself, but how does one access the bulb? The speedo unit and face plate don't seem to budge and I don't see any screws that are holding the unit together. Maybe something simple I'm not seeing?

Still quite new to a so-so, but running '77 xs650 that I bought a month ago. I do have a service manual on the way, but not here yet, so please forgive some silly questions meanwhile. Bike has 24k miles. Starts after the 5th, 6th...or 10th kick. When it gets warm, maybe 10-15 minutes...

I have a 77 xs650 that I recently bought, 24k miles, runs ok but has some issues. I checked the oil about a week ago, oil level was good, but dirty. Today I had an acquaintance who does rebuilds for xs and other bikes look it over and we were going over what needs most attention when he asked...

Was there ever a year when an xs650 came stock with blackened engine case? I couldn't seem to find any pics of one if there ever was, and I'm looking at one online and owner says it's all stock. ?

Hello, I'm pretty new to this site and am enjoying reading about the XS 650. I'll have to admit, though, that I'm not that familiar with it. I've never even had the chance to sit on one. If any owners care to comment on the following, it would be greatly appreciated. 1. If I were to...

Hi, Totally new to the forums, looks like a cool place to spend some time. Hoping you will give an opinion... Would like to ask what you think of the owner's price for a restored '79 xs650 with 28k on the odometer. Perhaps the owner is even a member here (if so, no offense meant by...