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2 x 29mm Mikuni BS34 carburettor slides fitted with new diaphragms. These slides are in good condition and were refurbished with brand new diaphragms. They were from a Yamaha XS650 but will fit a number of other bikes which have BS34s with 29mm slides. Note that these diaphragms do not have the...

Bars wanted the same as the ones in the attached picture. Must be in good condition. I live in Tasmania, Australia but willing to pay freight from overseas if necessary.

During transport my 81SH recently popped the gasket under the allen bolt in the bottom of the RH fork. I currently have the fork partially dismantled as the Allen screw will not undo. The assembly inside which the allen bolt screws in to is just turning. I tried with the fork in the bike and as...

Have recently rebuilt my 81 SH (4M4). Timing is perfect, points and tappets are pretty much spot on, Float levels are perfect and carbs have been fully overhauled. Plugs are new. When I start the bike it only starts on the right cylinder (full choke). Once I give it a bit of a rev the left fires...

Anyone know of any reason why I shouldn't use fully synthetic MA rated oil in my '81 XS?

The one on my 81 Special has been damaged, presumably by a drop, at some time.Happy to buy a whole assembly if necessary.

Have just had the first run out of an '81 SH that I am restoring. Idling was shocking, with loud "popping" from the left exhaust. Checked the exhaust system for leaks and all OK, but noticed that the left carb intake was wet with fuel. While poking around I found that blocking the pilot air jet...

Among the many issues I'm finding with my new project, the bike was fitted with pods which were barely hanging on to the rubber adaptors. The engine breather has just been left hanging down between the carbies. I intend to fit correct pods when the time comes but what do I do with the breather...

Hi, everyone. I'm brand new to the site and to the XS650. I've just bought a 1981 XS 650 special as a winter restoration project. Can anyone tell me if the 650 and the 650 special frames are identical. I prefer the "normal" XS 650 and would consider changing the tank, seat and bars if it is...