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Here there. So I finally got my ride out on the streets! But, of course, after 4 miles of riding I got stuck in neutral. Reopened the crankcase and noticed the gear selector tang had been pushed completely off the star. video here: Is there an easy fix to this? I assume the selector...

Hey guys. I'm a new rider with an 81' 650. I've been an avid viewer of this forum but just starting to toss all of you my own issues now. So my electric start isn't turning over. I recently replaced the bendex starter gear, (as it seems to be a hot topic and common issue), and crimped the...

Hey there. Just picked up my first '81 XS650, and am a new rider, so please excuse my ignorance. I installed a new bar switch, and marked all the wiring beforehand. upon the reinstall, both blinkers work, the horn works, but the headlight doesn't. The headlight worked prior to installing...

I seem to be missing one (of the two) dowel pins that goes on the right crankcase. I seem to only be able to find it here: http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs650-2f-1979_model8712/9953012016-p1ndowel_9951012016/#.Vhb-nI9Viko Anyone have one that I could buy?