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I have lost my kick stand spring for a 81 special ... can someone please give the length of the spring so I can try to find one... any suggestions on where to find one:banghead:

I re-wired my bike after installing a Pamco following the attached wiring diagram but now everytime I turn on the switch the fuse running from the brown wire on the regulator blows. I need help!!!

I know I remember seeing a post telling where you can buy different color wire by the foot and waterproof connectors but for the life of me I can't find it. I really want to use waterproof bullet connectors but can't find them on the net.

1972 frame, tank, side covers, wheels, 2 sets of forks and some misc other parts Make Offer Jimmy

1972 front brake caliper and extra set of pads. Make offer

Decompression tappet covers with double pull throttle assemble with decompression lever. $50.00 plus $8.00 shipping in US. I have other 72 parts

2 piece rotor and hub with speedo drive and axle. It came off of a 72. $75.00 plus shipping. I believe they will fit in the large Postal Flat Rate box. I have other 72 parts including a motor. Jimmy

Set of axle plates 5/16" thick, will fit XS650 axle. See picture. This will make it easy to build your own hardtail section. $20.00 plus $8.00 Priority Mail shipping in US.

Taste of things to come! Everything is Sold I scored these mostly 1972 parts this morning and will be listing them soon maybe as a lot. The partial frame and motor numbers match (S650-115XXX) and the complete frame is S650-131XXX so they are both 72's. The 72 engine turn freely and feels like...

Since I finished rebuilding my engine I haven't tried starting it or putting oil in it. I have waited to put oil in it because I wanted to have the side covers bead blasted but today I put the kick lever on it to turn it over and it wasn't catching so I pulled the cover off and if I push in the...

I tried using ¼"all thread rod with helm joints on each end but it wasn't stiff enough (maybe if I paint it Viagra blue it'll stuff'n up:laugh:). What are other folks using for forward control linkage? :banghead:

While looking for a brake light switch, I stumbled upon the coolist switch. http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=336

I am finally almost finished with the mockup after 11 months! I had Rich at G&L Choppers hardtail the frame along with his forward controls and battery/oil tank. I lowered the forks 2", used a sporty tank, and a 30's ford spare tire ring for the rear fender. Next I had Paul at Daddios Designs do...

http://www.flyritechoppers.com/Pg/FRCParts.html

http://www.mrluckys.biz/index.php?osCsid=&cPath=4 They also have neck cups to mount Harley forks to a XS650. :thumbsup:

Atlanta, GA Craigslist http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/1653796413.html Black 81 SH w 12k miles. Great condition for a 29 yo bike. Garage kept so chrome, paint, seat etc. is all in excellent condition. Has new battery and good tires. Mods include tapered roller bearings in the steering...

Very cool article:D I love the new face on the speedometer:bike: http://www.xs650chopper.com/2009/11/how-to-refresh-an-old-speedometer/

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/mcy/1644716937.html 1979 YAMAHA XS-650. NEEDS BATTERY AND CARBS CLEANED Wish I had the cash to buy it:shrug:

I am trying to get my forks apart and need instructions on how to build the tool to hold the damper rod while I loosen the hex bolt in the bottom. I have seen these plans before but for the life of me I can't find them:banghead:. I know it is made up of threaded rod and various nuts but what...

This is really cool http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299597