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hi guys, i was wondering if anyone has put on some harley fat boy rims to their xs650. i was told that you would just need to find the right size bearings. will the clalipers fit. would i need some kind of spacer. any info would be great. thanks

hey guys, so i got an oil leak and im pretty sure its coming from the clutch rod seal. i've ordered a new one. my question is do i just pull the old one out with a scribe. or is there something more involved like having to take the chain and sprocket off. thanks also im having some trouble...

looking to buy a stock cam/crank for a 78 xs. or if a whole motor if need be. thanks

hi guys anyone in the bay area that can literally take my xs out for a quick spin. i know these bike vibrate but i don't know how to gauge what is average or to the point that it needs some adjustment. i have an 81 cx500 that i ride that has no vibration at all. when im at a stop sign i can see...

hey guys, so i put a hardtail on my xs. its from mr.luckys frame, now the question is do i need a chain tensioner? thanks

hey guys was wondering if its worth changing to a electronic igniton

hi guys i have a set of yo mama exhaust for sale. make an offer. they have some very light coat of rust. i can be reached at 415 244 5282. thanks

hi guys i was wondering if anyone knows how the metal H bracket goes in a 1979 xs650. it sits under the brake pads, for the rear caliper. thanks

Hi guys im looking for a 1979 xs650 starter. Also looking for the idler gear, pin and little washer. thanks

hi guys so i got a set of steering head bearings from mikes xs. i got the races mixed up and i dont know which one goes in the bottom. i can tell which bearing goes where, but the races look identical to me one has 48ks stamped on it and the other saysb48ys. any info would be awesome thanks

hi guys, does anyone know if there is a kit i can buy for a foot clutch. maybe even point me in the right direction on how to make one. ive looked through the forums but most of the threads are pretty old. was wondering if anyone was trying to make one now. thanks

hi guys looking to buy a 78 special frame. also need the swing arm. thanks

looking for a frame for a xs650 1979, with swing arm if possible thanks. or any other year that is compatible. thanks

hey guys so i was working on the wiring for my xs. as usual i stared the bike up just to make sure it works. then i started in on the wiring. after a few hours of moving things here and there i finally finished up. went to start the bike and nothing. since its a kick start only i have a pma and...

hi guess, so im having trouble getting the motor to turn over. i was wondering if it matters that i dont have the original starter solenoid. the one im using is off a cl360. could that be the problem? thanks

hi guys so i have a 79 xs650. i gutted everything and put a pma from tc bros. i started a fresh wiring harness. i think i have everything hooked up correctly. going to check for spark tomorrow, but what im wondering is what is going to tell my coils when to fire. i was working on a buddies bike...

hi guys, so im rewiring my bike and im at the coils, i know that this probably has been covered like 100 times but i cant seem to find the right diagram. i bought a harness from mikes xs. im pretty sure that its the correct one. so can someone point me in the right direction, i would like to...

hi guys i wanted to put a solo seat shock instead of springs, but when i called the company they said that im too light for the shocks. has anyone had luck using a mountain bike shock?

hi guys i was wondering what would the the pros and cons of using the hand lever to activate front and rear brakes?

hi guys i ordered some mikuni carbs from tc bros. does anyone have these and if so which jets would be the best to use with pod filters. thanks