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I have a Pricessauto/Harbor freight siphon style blasting cabinet. I have glass media in their right now. I tried cleaning one of the old valve covers and the media chewed it pretty hard. I do not know the grit of the current media as it was given to me by a friend in a generic bucket. I have...

In keeping with my belief to ask here before spending money..... I have a option to get a 1978 engine for a very good deal. Does the majority of the bits and pieces swap around on my 1974? My intent is when I tear down the original and use both to build up a runner. Full knowing that I will...

Carb - Has anyone used these rebuild kits? I have a 74 TX650. Just want to make sure that I am buying the right kits for the carbs on the bike. A few things have been from different year bikes thus far:) https://yamahaxs650.com/product/carb-rebuild-kit-3/ I need new rubber intake rubber front...

So I have to buy a battery as my 74 TX650 came with out one. A YTX14AHL-BS(AGM) and YB14L-A2(Lead Acid) are both 12N14 style batteries and compatible correct? For the love of God every site I check quotes a different style and fitment.:) Thanks for the help af226

I have a set of 79 XS650 Special side covers that I bought locally for $50 Cdn. I am looking to trade for a set of 74-79 Standard covers that will fit my 74. If interested in either a trade or to buy just PM. Covers are solid condition. Knob is missing on retainer pin for the right side. I will...

Well crap I did it again. bought some decent "local" parts and they do not fit. I wonder when I will learn:) Bought a set of 79 side covers and tada they don't fit my 74. I have trolled this site a fair bit to try and determine what would fit but no luck so far. Does anyone know what years fit...

Looking to buy a standard tank for my 74 TX650. It has a Special on it now that is pretty much ready for the metal recycling bin. Inside is very rough. I live in Kingston Ontario but I have a friend in Oswego NY so maybe the US shipping would not kill the deal:) Thanks af226 Brad

I recently bought a 1974 TX 650. It is in need of a lot of work, but first off I noticed that the tank only has one fuel petcock? Should it not be a dual setup? Can the bike be ran off of one? I will not put the energy into fixing this one if it can't be done properly. I will set myself to...

I had a 1982 XS650 way back when. It was bone stock and I rode it for a summer then sold to a friend. Well that was a mistake. So fast forward 30yrs, and I have owned numerous bikes and built a few odd balls along the way. I currently ride a old softail that I love but the draw as I get older to...