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Has anyone found a source for rebuilding the later meters? I saw the post about the North Hollywood shop but they look like they do euro cars. I'm thinking shops like Nissongers (NY??:umm:) but to my knowledge they only do British meters (I should probably check). For reference I'm looking to...

Hi guys- Been AWOL this season as I am rebuilding a '68 DT1, and have been pretty focused on that. I have a question from a member on the enduro website regarding gas tank badges from the early time period for both the 650 and 250 enduro series. He has acquired 2 sets of badges marketed to him...

A set of "Standard" side covers that have been, to my eye, professionally painted yellow. Complete with good (maybe even new? they look that good to me) twist knobs and hardware. These came to me with some other bits, and I don't forsee using them at this point. Unfortunately I do not know what...

Greetings to all XS addicts! Apologies for this long post in advance ( :redface: ) I decided to start a separate thread on this as I didn't want to hijack another close to this subject. There is one going on "Standard" seats and foam going already, with some good info and also pics showing the...

A new, unused solid state regulator/rectifier assembly I purchased from Mikesxs some time back. Intended for a 1970-1979 XS650. Like a dummy, I put it "in a very, very safe place" until I needed it. Then I couldn't find it ( :umm:duh). So I bought another one and proceeded with the project...

I don't spend a lot of time on websites like Bikeexif, Pipeburn, etc., but saw this one earlier today. As a closet off-road guy (from my early days) the look intrigued me, and then reading about the young man and his limited tools I thought to share. The one comment that really caught me was the...

I'm considering another 'freshening up' of one of the 650s in the stable, and was looking at available pistons and other components. I've used mikesxs before, as have many others. Yamaha OEM can be very expensive, depending on where you look (I've seen eBay price be both reasonable and...

Basic info: 1978 XS650E, standard. Has 33k on it, but it has evidently been pretty well cared for, as evidenced by clean oil(s), nice grease in the head bearings, good rear brake shoes, etc. (front caliper was buggered- how I got it). About 130/135 PSI compression each side. What I did: Front...

Advertised as a '78, probably manufactured late '78. Looks like a '79 to me, last year for the standards(yes??). Not mine. I dunno. Probably nice enough, but pricey? https://vermont.craigslist.org/mcy/d/craftsbury-common-1978-yamaha-xs-650/7022660509.html If it isn't ok to post these up...

Just spotted these 11/17/19 on CL. Thought I would post them up as I don't see early XS bits pop up very often. I do not know the man, or whether he would ship, but maybe worth contacting? XS1 shocks here: https://nh.craigslist.org/mpo/d/east-hampstead-original-rear-shock/7021431368.html XS1...

Front fender from an XS400. It originally was chrome in bad (pinholes) shape. I repaired it with JB Weld and POR-15, undercoated it (POR-15), and then painted silver. Looks ok, functions fine. I used it on my RD400 (same basic fender-pic is for reference). I found a nice chrome one for the RD...

Left and right engine covers that came to me on a '74 TX. Not into chrome I am. I imagine this was done decades back, maybe when the bike was still newish. Some pits, but not horrendous. Clutch release included as seen, oil pump (not shown) is in a baggie set aside. You'll need to swap your tach...

Front fender that came with some other bits. Has been painted a semi-gloss black that may actually be spray-on bed liner (?). No appreciable dings, perhaps a scuff here or there. Not tweaked. Quite usable. $20 seems fair, you pay shipping.

Well, actually, it's on an RD400. But the meters are roughly the same. A previous owner put clubman bars on the bike, and promptly cleaned the tripmeter knob completely off. I've read other threads indicating that a small screw (jeez- it must be small- I can't even see it on the '78 XS I have!!)...

Working on a '78 E model, standard unit, with 4" UNI pod filters (lightly oiled) and brake booster valves on both breather tubes (thank you 5twins). Carbs have been vapor-blasted clean, then got an ultra-sonic bath, so I was thinking they should be pretty clean. Timing (conventional...

True confessions here! Working on a '78 standard model that overall seemed in good condition. Decided to add a second disc to it as I had most of the bits. So, in the process of re-assembling the front end and installing the speedometer drive unit on the wheel, I discovered that the end of the...

This is a set of alloy brackets from an Ossa (Pioneer, I think). They are very similar to the ones Mikes sells, but not quite as long. Link here: https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-alloy-cafe-headlight-bracket-set-35mm.html They should fit just fine on 35mm fork tubes. The distance from the...

Somehow I have acquired two of these over the last few years. Don't need them both, for sure. Would like to get $15 for them, shipped to you. Seeing as new ones from Mike's are $18.94 (shipping aside) I thought that was fair. Link to Mike's ...

I cannot even begin to express how disillusioned, disappointed, and distraught I am with this. First, a bit of history: 3 years ago I rejuvenated a '74 TX650 (brown tank). As this was to be a 'keeper' I made every attempt to make every last repair that the bike needed, and then some (wife...

Currently working on a '78 standard that even with 32,000 miles on it seems like it has had some real love over the years and miles. Lots of evidence of being well cared for. I bought it as a "runner - with a bit of help needed". I did hear it run on 2 cylinders, even rode it lightly (no front...