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I would love a set of these!

You are lucky to have the place and the time to do it. I used to restore old cars, but I sold my last two in the past year. These days I work 60 - 70 hours a week and time is too precious for me to spend it fooling around with things that don't love me back. Thanks and good luck!

Thanks! It's great to have a bike that has no problems and a factory warranty!

I sold the XS650 yesterday and brought home the XG750 (Harley) today. I really like it, and I look forward to not tinkering with it.

Sold! Thanks everybody!

I installed these on my 1981 XS650H today. I'm still fooling around with the adjustment, but it works. The master cylinder is made for level handlebars, so on my stock bars I had to slide it forward until it was level to fill it and bleed it. Then I put the cover on and slid it back into its...

Also, in 2017 ABS will be required in Europe, so presumably the Street 750 will have that on US models as well.

BTW the 2016 model has a larger front disc and a new Brembo caliper. So, they addressed that concern.

Here are some pics of the new spokes. I have lowered the price to $1,000 firm.

I have to agree with you there. There is no reason why they couldn't put better front brakes on it from the factory.

Do you think it's any worse than an XS650 was from the factory with a rubber brake line and OEM pads? Hard to say, but I'm guessing probably not.

Hi Fred, I know about the front brake. I have read and watched several reviews. They say it has a spongy feel but it can be fixed by installing a stainless steel brake line and better brake shoes. These are fixes that I can do myself. John

For sale in Brooklyn NY. Price reduced!! $1,000.00 USD. See my web site for details. http://johnnasta.com/XS650H/ These photos are NOT new. Since these photos were taken I have replaced the spokes (Feb 2016) with stainless steel spokes from Mike's XS, so they are shiny and new. I will take new...

Thanks. I will! I've watched and read several reviews. On the plus side, everybody says it's a very smooth running engine and the handlebars don't shake like a typical HD.The suspension never bottoms out and it handles rough pavement well. Plenty of power and torque. Very nimble steering. The...

So, Ken in TN is a member of this forum... http://www.xs650.com/forum/member.php?u=853

Some years ago I had the privilege of meeting Ken Maxwell (Uncle Ken - aka UK) and he personally gave me a copy of Yamaha Wiring Explained (YWE). If you have never seen it, it's great, and I used it to rebuild the charging system on my 1981 XS650H, which has worked great ever since. The...

Thanks @lakeview. This was a good bike for me to get back into riding. I hadn't owned a bike in many years before this one. I think it has served its purpose for me though and its time to move on. Hopefully somebody who has the time to work on it will take care of the engine work. I want more of...

@fredintoon I have a slight head gasket oil leak and I have found some bits of rubber in the oil, but I've been riding it this way for 10 years so presumably it can go a little longer. That's why I want to buy a new master cylinder. At least then I can sell it as a bike that somebody can drive...

@Brassneck if the brake works, it is ridable. Just because the top end needs to be rebuilt doesn't mean you can't ride it. @fredintoon I live in a 1 bedroom apartment in NYC. I have no place to put a drill press.

Thanks @weaselbeak. I will see if I can find a new one on eBay. I don't care about it looking OEM any more. I just want the brake to work so I can sell it.