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These parts came off my project this past year and are all in pretty decent shape. Not trying to make a killing here by any means. I simply wouldn't mind recouping some of the costs of this project and maybe help somebody along at the same time. When I bought my bike it only had about 7200 miles...

She's coming back together and now I'm just waiting for some decent weather to give her a test run! Hopefully this week. Thank you to everyone that has helped me with my newbie questions over the past 10 months and thanks to the forum for all the invaluable information I've been able to search...

I'm in the process of installing a new MC along with braided line. This may be a no brainer but I need to disconnect the brake light sensor line and I don't want to mess it up. Anyone have any advice? I've tried searching and haven't found any specific info. I'm thinking because it may be pretty...

I am in the middle of lowering and tinkering with the forks on my 83. When I first got the bike I put a set of Progressive springs in with new oil (10w). Didn't seem to help a whole lot. I still get some serious brake dive to the point of bottoming out sometimes. To be honest it is possible I...

So I've got my bike back together (83 xs650) and she's running great. The only problem is I have to kick start her. The start button is not working for some reason. I've been searching threads and trying different things. Just fyi, she started fine prior to disassembly. I've jumped the starter...

So Ive got my bike back together. thats the good news. bad news is the electric start is not working. Not too worried about that because after all this I may just change it over to kick only. That being said the bike will start and idle (high) by kicking it. Problem is it cuts out when working...

Call me lazy but I wanted to keep the electric start on my bike as part of the build. So I had my local metal guys build this box for me for the battery and other components. So as I piece the wiring (small mess) back together is there anything that is not totally necessary that can be...

I recently purchased a pretty nice (all original) 1983 xs650. She only has 6800 miles on her. This is my first Xs and I believe I'm in love. As you guys know it's a pure joy to ride. I've been through boat and car projects but this will be my first bike project. I've owned a few other bikes but...