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thanks a lot.

thanks Skull

Hi, Just 've got 1982 xs650 heritage. Does anybody know how to adjust the carbs? It was hard to get the mixture screws out, but it happened. Now I need to set them correctly. I am pretty sure you guys know how. Thank you

Thank you Fred. I was thinking about similar procedure, but decided to go simplier way. Just to glue it in place. Maybe somebody knows a strong glue for aluminum resistant to gasoline?

Thnk you all, guys. one more question: would 1983 xs650 engine fit into xs650 1973 frame? can I use the xs500 wheels , front fork, seat and the tank on xs650 frame?

Thank you , RG. There is one broken aluminum part in one carb, that holds the float axle in place. I tried to glue it with metal epoxy, but gasoline seems to melt the epoxy. otherwise the carbs are good, if I would get the rebuild kit, that Skull recommended, I can make them work like new.

So, Dot, how did you solve the problem? Did you cut the frame to fit 650 into 500 frame?

Would xs650 carbs work on 500?

thanks Skull. Big help. But honestly,would you keep500 or switch to 650?

Wow, guys, I didn't expect so many responds! Thank you. I started liking my bike even more. And thanks for good old pictures. One more question: what carbs could replace the originals? I have them in a bad condition and can not find the rebuild kits anywhere. The bowl gaskets are impossible to...

Thank you for your advices. I am still not sure what to do with my xs500. I like the bike, I took it apart and trying to restore as possible, just don't know if it worth efforts, if the bike is not going to be reliable as xs650 is... Do you know, if the seat and wheels are interchangeable? and...

Hi, I have 1975 xs500. Can i fit 1983 xs650 engine into this frame? 1983 engine comes with electric components. Would all the cables to the engine and gear box fit, or i will have to do some adjustments, or replace the cables? Are the brakes and other parts the same? Is xs500 engine really so...