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Afternoon, I had to replace my pushrod, pushrod oil seal, and a spring on the clutch side. Everything went well until I went to install the left case cover. I was missing the ball bearing in the worm gear so I cleaned and lubed up the wormgear and gave it the bearing which I was running with...

This morning I was riding to work as I have all season, I pull away from a stop light and I lose clutch feeling, I limp into a parking lot and find that I'm gushing oil out the stator side cover. I pushed the XS the 2km to work and at lunch took the cover off to find what I assume is the push...

I recently noticed that my idle light does not get brighter when reving the engine nor does the headlight, which are my usual way to check that my battery is AT LEAST charging. Put the multimeter on and low and behold, no charge. While I'm waiting to sort this out, the XS is my only mode of...

I just wanted to pop in and say that if you guys ever have a chance go take your XS out on a chilly morning I suggest doing so. I commute on my XS ever day to work and back which consists of about 10km of highway on the 401, Canada is a little cold right now in the morning (~10c) and I've never...

Why is no one talking about this? I love that there are so many aftermarket options when it comes to our beloved XS's. Looks awesome Hugh. http://www.hughshandbuilt.com/2016/05/02/hhbs-new-charging-systemignition-combo-and-more/

Well, it finally happened. I had a trip to Kingston Ontario planned for today, taking off from work. Last night I checked the oil, the charging system, once over with a spanner, everything is awesome. This morning I wake up, throw on my jacket, boots, gloves, helmet, backpack of clothes...

Don't get too excited just yet. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-xsr700-revealed/27967.html

Well, Shell just dropped a new premium gasoline. I've read through some literature but there's not a whole lot of specifics about the gas other than it's wrapped in a Ferrari flag and it still contains to ethanol. What does that mean for gentlemen like myself that exclusively fill with Shell's...

Looking for a TCI box that can be shipped to Toronto Canada

1981 XS650 Special II EX500 Carbs, 138/38/JJJ Stock TCI Title says it all, so far this season I have 250 fantastic trouble free miles with the ex500 carbs. Plugs where always a beautiful tan colour and I love the way it ran, pulled, idled, started. It was a great beginning to the season...

DEAR GOD PLEASE SOMEONE BUY THIS http://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/mississauga-peel-region/1972-yamaha-650xs/1062396291?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

We should have a thread dedicated to little questions that don't deserve their own thread. When I start my bike it jumps to life happily and promptly with the CVK34s. When I place my hand behind the exhausts when idling without choke there's some real force to it, I can feel it pumping out...

I'm looking for some PWK34 JJJ needles to go along with the ever increasing in popularity EX500 carbs. Apparently impossible to find or get shipped to in Canada.

Alright, As some of you would know I've been having on and off luck with my 81 Speciall II; Saturday I put in a new AGM Battery and my bike kicked right over by basically asking her nicely. Went for a nice putt around town, grabbed some dinner and went home. Later that night I went out again...

Being the smart man that I am, I have done the kinds of things that would make others question my actions. One of these is buying a vintage motorcycle as my sole mode of transportation. The other would be only having one key for this vintage motorcycle, does anyone know where to find the key...

Little back story; I've recently acquired an 81 XS650 Special II, it's in alright shape for a 33 year old bike. She runs and idles just fine and I only need a couple things to get her saftied and on the road (a little rewiring, some sprockets/chain and a tires). But of course having joined...

So I've recently purchased an 81' XS650 Special II (those spokes though) which all in all has proven to be a great bike. The engine is rock solid, suspension and carbs are working well enough for a 32 year old bike. The only thing that a danger to myself and others on the road is the throttle...