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So I got a new set of lock tab washers and started to torque down the sprocket bolts to 47 ft lbs and the first one snapped off. I got it out but now I'm a little confused. Forum search is giving me a range of answers. For the torque I only have one setting listed in my manual for "drive...

Can someone tell me what the official name is for this O-ring? Its under the cam cover bracket or whatever its called. The one on the other side is missing and I can't seem to find it on mikesxs.com. If I could get it at an auto parts store that would be even better. XS650SH if that matters.

Ok, so I have an '81 xs650sh and a PO put on an older set of xs gauges where the tachometer has a neutral and high beam light. He had it all wired together with the neutral light just wired into the meter lights. There are also two different types of lights in it. Type 158 sockets and bulbs...

edit: tail light and tach are sorted, new question on post #10 So I'm in the middle of putting on the stock wiring harness from MikesXS on my 650SH. It seems like the connector for the tail/brake light might be reversed. Just wanted to consult before I started pulling the connector apart.

Stripped my engine mount brackets now where do I need to mask. I got all the contact points on the frame but not sure how to handle the brackets. :confused:

So I ordered this kit from MikesXS mostly to eliminate leaks around the oil feed tube but it also comes with a few more copper washers. The description: Top end Copper Sealing Washer Kit - 9 pc. Fits: All 650's Kit contains: 1pc. # 90430-14043 ( @ Oil feed tube base at crankcase), 4 pc. #...

Hey guys, I stripped my xs650sh down to frame for a repaint and its time to put everything back together. I have the Clymer manual and have printed the standard manual. Took lots of pictures and labeled and all that but I'm wondering about all the stuff thats not in the manuals. You know over...

The ball bearing, spring and one of the screws is missing from the PO on my XS650SH. I read that I could scavenge the spring and ball bearing from a grease zerk but I am having a hard time finding a replacement for one of the screws. Not finding anything on Mikes, any suggestions?

I did a search but didn't see anything to answer my specific question and Clymer is not much help. I have the dual disc MC for my '81 and I purchased the rebuild kit from mikesxs. My original boot was shredded so I'm not quite sure how it goes on. Do I stretch the back part over that step and...

Custom '81 on the cheap. Intro, first bike, first build...etc. Hello xs650.com, great resource. I have been lurking for a little while before I bought my bike. As the title says first bike/build here. Total know nothing, clymer manual is supposed to arrive today. A little background, my Dad...