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    Random issue possibly carbs or timing need help

    So I have a 79 xs650 hardtail bobber that I got up and running this summer. I have had it running good no problems at all for the season so far. Then I take it out yesterday and get around the corner and the bike is having problems accelerating, and starting up. This is what the bike is doing...
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    Headlight and charging Issue

    So to start I have a hardtail 81 xs that has PMA and Pamco kick start only no battery just a sparx capicator from low brow custom.I have the aftermarket headlight wired to a switch to turn it on and off. If I start the bike and let it idle, at any point if I turn the headlight on the bike...
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    Hardtail Shaking

    Some info: 79 xs650 hardtail , tc bros springer front 4 under , stock rake ex500 carbs stock engine straight pipes , unipods So I just got the bike road worthy and took it for a ride. It gets this weird back and forth shaking that is very minimal at cruising at 2-3k rpms ,possibly...
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    Pressure Brake switch wiring

    Hello everyone, I wired up everything on my 79 bobber but I am having some trouble with the brake light. The way I have it running now the power light is just on and when I compress the brake the light does not go on, I have the mikesxs banjo bolt pressure switch that comes with 2 wires...
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    Sproket alignment, Frame problem?

    Hey everyone, Im kinda confused as to what the problem could be. I almost completed with my build and am trying to align the rear sproket with the front but am having problems. This is the original mag wheel with the chain adjusters placed in the same distance with each other. As you...
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    Harley wheel with springer question

    Hello, just a quick question about dna springer front end and harley front wheel. I just purchased the Dna springer front end but I am not certain on which wheel I can buy for it. I am not running a front brake just 60 spoke 21 in. Would this rim be fine...
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    Wanted - Forward controls (not tc)

    Does anyone have any forward controls for sale that are not the TC bros. I do not like the look of these. Lmk what you have and the price. reply, private message or txt 7325516269 to contact me. Posted via Mobile
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    Wanted - Rear Brake Caliper / master cylinder

    Looking for a rear brake caliper with the brake pads on it. Also possibly looking for a rear master cylinder as well. Let me know what you have, can respond here, private message, or text 732-551-6269. Thanks Posted via Mobile
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    Crazy Frame Fab Question

    I know this may sound idiotic but I have a frame modification question. I currently have the TC bros hardtail welded onto my 1979 xs650. Now would it be possible to take the tc bros hardtail and make it a drop seat? Nothing crazy just something like Would it be possible to detach the top...
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    Welder for fabrication

    Hey guys I am looking for which type of welder would produce enough power to work on the motorcycle frame. Just looking to weld small things like seat bungs, gussets, brake pivot ,headlight mount, seat mount. The only thing that would be big is the seat cross bar that comes with the TC bro...
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    Wanted - 76-77 carbs

    Looking for 76-77 carbs, running condition would be nice but not preferred. Pictures of the insides of bowls and pic of the diaphragms also. Thanks.
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    Wanted - Leather bobber solo seat

    Looking for a solo spring bobber seat perf. Tan color. But also possibly black , pm or post what you have and I'll let you know thanks. Doesn't have to be leather....any solo seat. Sorry for confusion
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    Xs650 anyone have pic of 16 rear 19 front

    Does anyone have pictures of a 16 rear with a 19 front tire on Tc hardtail, perf spokes. Also what a about 18-19 with tc hardtail. Thanks guys trying to decide which to do.
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    Kickstart and starting Problems

    Hey guys I been searching this forum in search on a answer. My 1979 xs650 is being a tad rough to me in the kickstart department. I just cleaned the carbs and replaced a few parts and resynched the butterfly valves. It idles great, rev sticking but just found out advance springs are shot. Also...
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    ID this tank?

    Can anyone ID this tank for me? I was going to purchase a TC Bros sportster tank,but I do not believe it will fit the same as this picture. I know this is a long shot but what the hell. The Owner stated it was a 70's peanut tank but not sure from what. how about these tanks...
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    Rear wheel setup

    Hey guys , just a quick question. I have a 79 xs650 with rear mags. I want to convert to spokes on the front and back. I got a 19 front 36 spoke on the way. As for the rear can I use any 16 or 18 in, will these just bolt on to my setup. I will also be changing out the rear disk for the rear...
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    Wanted - Rear drum and possibly rim

    Looking for a rear drum, going to be converting my 1979xs 650 to spokes and in need of a drum brake. Lmk what you have and the price. Also if selling with rim or tire looking mainly For 16 rear. Thanks.
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    High RPm

    Hey guys, just got my bike to start finally. Once it starts it goes to 4k rpms and stays at that with the idle screw all the way out. What could be the problem.
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    TC BROS Question before purchase

    Hi everyone , I want to purchase the TC bros hardtail but am confused about the look. I want the hardtail to look like this bikes. http://www.xs650chopper.com/2011/05/79-chop/ In this photo the hardtail does not go exactly straight back to the rear axle I see most TC hardtails like this...
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    xs650 bobber help

    Hey guys I just purchased a 1979 xs650 and have been playing around with it(wasnt starting or running when purchased) I got the wiring fixed and everything is good besides the carbs atm so I cant fire her up. I want to hardtail the frame but am stuck between hardtails. I want the bike...
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