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Bit of a update. Frame is almost ready for paint. I just need to remove the standard seating/lock bits and pieces for the custom seat. Im going for a low look without major modification to the frame. Also what model is this front guard off? Ive almost got all the pieces that...

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Well here are the efforts of today took a few pictures along the way. Got her down the a bare frame Got the wheels off and I hope someone can tell me exactly what they are. The front is alloy with a decent lip at 19" and the rear is steel 16" I want to respoke both with SS spokes...

I get what your saying about it being old. But it ran sooo nicely so many times. 1st kick every time, just with the clutch in. Its getting strong spark. Tomorrow Im gunna go over the wiring again as it has been messed with and didnt see any earth connect behind the head light. I will...

Thanks I will look up the wiring diagram. Another thing the electric starter works without the clutch in but of course doesnt fire. Maybe I should try the electric starter with the clutch in and see if it fires. I donno I was so excited having it run so nice... now this lol spark, fuel...

Thanks for the reply. I no its really weird but no word of a lie it was starting every kick with the clutch in before the plates came unstuck and now I cant kick it with the clutch in. She ran beautifully. Im going to go over the hole ignition wiring again tomorrow. How many earths are in...

I really need your guys help. As some of you may now no Ive just got a barn find 75 xs650 that hadnt been started for 15yrs. Ill start from the beginning I dont no much about these bikes so I did the normal stuff. cleaned oil filters, changed oil, static timing, cam timing, cam tention...

Video of the first startup in 15 yrs :yikes: Got a bit of a problem I noticed the left cylinder and exhaust getting extremely hot compared to the right that is hot but normal hot if you get what I mean. It was running on 2 turns out of both mixture screws but in the carb guide it says a 75...

Hi guys.. Im restoring a bike that has sat for 20 years in a shed. I put fuel in her today after changing the oil, cleaning the filters, clean the carbs, doing the timing etc. She fired up and sounds strong but Ive got a fuel leak coming from the pipe that goes between the carbs where the...

Well bit of a update. I had an eventful day. I had a day free and Ive been itching to get her started to hear the condition of the motor. Id been tossing up weather to check the cam chain tentioner and this morning after plumbing up a cr80 fuel tank I had laying around & I thought Id better...

YAY... I think Ive got good spark on both pots :). I found a bad wire between the coil and points. Also gave the points a good clean and adjusted them. I spent the morning changing the oil and cleaning the oil filters. I noticed there was a few metal shavings on the casing filter and a bit on...

Thanks for the comments guys... and your right the more I look at it the more I like it as it is lol. If I was to rat it I wouldn't bother pulling it right down to pain the frame.... Spray the tank and covers a matte dark colour.... Just not sure what to do. Donno if I want the rat look or...

Thanks for the tips mate and I have checked out the Australian Club. Ill eventually join once I hear back from them. Are you sure the rear wheel is off a special?? I was told it was a Harley 16" rim laced to a xs650 hub. I just noticed that a few of the spokes are broken and of course the rest...

Hi guys n girls Im new here and thought Id start a thread dedicated to my project. I will post as many pictures as I can. Also Im located in Australia QLD. Anyway Ive picked up a 1975 XS650 Yamaha. Shes's a bit ruff but I got it dirt cheap and its 98% all there, also looks like it has an...