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Sold my 650 so now I can part with the special tools that I had to go along with it. Valve spring compressor from MikesXS. Used once then tucked away in my drawer. $50 (shipped) to anywhere in the United States. Cam chain tool (with instructions) from MikesXS. Used twice. $50...

Putting my '83 Heritage Special on the selling block. $1,500, ready to ride and clear title in hand. Rebuilt the engine during winter of 2011-2012. Runs good. All covers are present. Located in North Bradley, MI (half way between Sanford and Coleman). Cash is good, Paypal is fine too...

While riding my '83 I notice that at above 45 MPH I get a little "stuttering" while the choke is off. If I put the choke on it goes away. When I rebuilt the carbs last year I stepped the mains up one size. Would it make sense that the choke is putting more fuel into the cylinders and...

Ok guys, I'm a little confused. My battery died today after riding to work. Let me rephrase that...my battery was low on the way to work. Just after pulling out this a.m. I noticed my blinkers weren't blinking. Ok, no big deal. I rode 15 miles on the highway and when I went to exit I hit...

I'm hearing some noise from my '83 Heritage Special...it sounds like it's coming from my valves but I'm not 100% certain. In my manual it says 0.004 and 0.006 for the valves but I recall reading somewhere (for the life of me I can't recall where) that they should be 0.0024 and 0.006...

Just venting...after rebuilding my engine I had it started about a month or so ago. We're looking at nearly 60 degrees tomorrow and I can't get the dirty slut started. I'm currently draining the gas as I'll concede...it's old. Maybe some fresh go juice will help her start. More to come after...

Looking for a good starter for my '83 Heritage Special. My starter won't even turn the engine over now that I've rebuilt it. I'd like to spend something around $20/$25 (shipped to 48618) if at all possible. Thanks.

Real quick...I'm cleaning my carbs and I'm 99% certain my o-rings for the float seat should be replaced. Any thoughts on what size o-ring it takes? I'm guessing a #5 or #6 but wanted to run a poll and see what the seasoned veterans (aka old timers) have used.

I ran across an XS400 on craigslist. I'm offering the guy my 6 year old John Deere lawn mower with a 42" cutting deck as an even trade. Here is the link. Am I crazy or going to get a good deal if he decides to do it?

I've torn down my engine and I'm ready to order a bunch of parts, seals, etc. This will be my visual diary of the rebuild process. I'm sticking with stock pistons and not going oversize as the current stock pistons are in good shape. I've cleaned the hell out of them and they are looking...

Tore the engine down. I have the crank sitting on the bench and I'm seeing that the copper has worn off the connecting rods. As I understand, that is an indication that the connecting rods need to be replaced. How do I take them off? Obviously I need to dismantle the crank from each end...

Anyone know where I can score one of the long head bolts that secures into the lower engine case half? I managed to bend one of mine and should replace it rather than try and straighten it.

I'm in the process of tearing the bike apart right now (at least over the next couple weeks) to remove the engine. I'm planning to replace the cam chain and both guides. I'm at the point right now that I've loosened the exhaust at the engine and on both sides at the frame. How do I get...

Ok, I've been putting off tearing my engine down for a year now (since I got the bike). Now it looks like I'm going to have to accelerate my plans for tearing down the engine. I'm leaking oil pretty bad...so bad it is at the point that I don't think it'll be a good idea to ride until I solve...

I've adjusted the float level on my right hand carb a good dozen times, if not more. I just can't get it to stop spewing fuel out of the main air passage and into my filter. I finally threw in the towel two days ago and ordered a new float, float needle and float needle seat. I actually...

I was browsing CL today and ran across this gauge set for syncing carbs. Too rich for my blood but thought I'd pass this along to you guys. http://centralmich.craigslist.org/mcy/2566301059.html

I often set a live trap out to catch squirrels in my yard. I relocate them a few miles away in a heavily wooded area. The reason I don't want them here is because they chew on the wire for the invisible fence that keeps my dogs in the yard. Incidentally, my dogs are a lab/collie mix and a...

I have an opportunity to pick up a rotor from an XS1. Will it fit and function in my '83 Heritage Special? Thanks!

Here's an '83 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special. Runs and rides really good. It's my daily driver. 18,896 miles on the odometer (and counting). Here's what I've done to it: 1. Adjusted intake and exhaust valves (0.0024 and 0.006 respectively) 2. Adjusted cam chain tensioner 3. Rebuilt...

Is it possible to put a tow behind trailer on our bikes? I see one on craigslist locally and would consider it if: 1. It is possible. 2. At the right price. Thanks.