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  1. GasMonkey

    First Bike/Build, 1977 XS650 D

    Thnx 5twins, so they look like your first photo so they are the 77' carbs just with the 78 jets.
  2. GasMonkey

    First Bike/Build, 1977 XS650 D

    Appreciate the replies ty, I browsed the sticky as well and I just got me more pumped for this bike I have. The tires did look to be in decent shape but I will surely check the date stamp thanks for that tip fred. Tapered bearings and bronze bushing on order. I wasnt sure about the brace either...
  3. GasMonkey

    First Bike/Build, 1977 XS650 D

    Perfect, thank you Skull.
  4. GasMonkey

    First Bike/Build, 1977 XS650 D

    Thank you for the replies, I will be taking in as much info as possible and reading up day to day, and far as the bike sits right now, I completely agree Michaelo the bike has a great look. I pondered a few xs's before the purchase of this one, completely unknowing of the 77D being a more sought...
  5. GasMonkey

    First Bike/Build, 1977 XS650 D

    Thank you weekendrider, and Tinkerman I am, appreciate the tip and I was looking into that as a first step for the weep. I will note that and keep you in mind as parts come off, the tank does have a slight blemish/dent on the right side, but nothing major, I hardly noticed when I purchased. Ill...
  6. GasMonkey

    First Bike/Build, 1977 XS650 D

    Hello to everyone, New Member here from ROCHESTER, NY! Just picked up a 1977 xs650 D, first bike ever! It runs but is running Lean. PO seemed to have very little knowledge of the bike. As far as I can tell it has few mods, air pods, bars,etc. Ive only rode the bike for a few miles to simply...
  7. GasMonkey

    XS650 Thermometer-Dipsticks

    Just put in a order for the ThermoDip DB, suspicion of running lean. Cant wait to try this out!
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