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Found another meter damper option for our gauges. I know the originals are now being reproduced, but Xs650direct is out and mine had started to disintegrate. Picked these up at the hardware store for about $8 each Canadian. They are a nice tight fit and do not interfere with the trip meter...

Was looking through xs650 direct for Standard tail light options for my conversion from Special and stumbled upon this: Was this actually an option for later model European market standards? If so, what tail light bracket was it mounted to? I haven’t been able to find any definitive pics...

Has anyone successfully swapped out special headlight brackets for standard units and retained the special pilot box and gauge mounts? The standard brackets look as though they may slightly change the location of the headlight. Contemplating the swap to convert the special over to standard kit.

My speedo packed it in on the last ride of season this past fall. I am looking at options to replace (ie. aftermarket, OEM, or NOS) and was wondering if a XS750 or XS850 unit would work. I am a bit limited on choice, as being in Canada my Speedo in KPH and the majority available are in MPH.

My speedo gave up the ghost on the last ride of the year. Looking for a decent condition speedo for a 1979 Special II in KPH (I am in Canada).

*Warning* Longish Post…. I have been running XS Performance rims and cad spokes on my Special for a while now. When I originally laced the wheels, the front went together no problem. However, the fit on the 18” rear left something to be desired. It was as though the spokes were slightly short...

Does anyone have the part number for the universal Uni pod filters for the VM34s? I was cleaning the filters today and discovered one of the rubber flanges has split. I originally picked up the units from 650 Central (when I bought my carbs), but wanted to see if I could source locally. Thanks

I had inquired with Tri Spark a while back about providing an electronic ignition for the XS650. Got an email today that they are now offering an option for our bikes...

I have x3 NEW Italian made Rizoma Motorcycle Master Cylinder Fluid Reservoirs collecting dust on my shelf. I picked them up a while back from a shop that was closing down and would like to see someone get some use out of them. Make me an offer. They look to be well made units and would be a...

...and got myself a Norton. I have wanted a Commando for the better part of 20 years and found this one about an hour away, just before it was to be posted on Craigslist. This bike in particular has a late 1971 build date, but is titled as a 1972 (non Combat). It is numbers matching and...

The bike developed a strange leak this past week.... Had it out for about an hour and a half after work. Everything seemed fine during the ride. Got back to the house and noticed that there was oil coming from the right side engine cover. It appears that I actually have x3 separate leaks...

Does anyone have any tips on how to free up frozen late model adjustable fork caps? I pulled the forks this past weekend to swap in a pair of Minton modded 77' dampers and for the life of me could not get the adjusters to budge past the lowest preload setting. The bike sat out side for a good...

Looking for a set of working late model adjustable 35mm fork caps.

Hello All, I’ve been a long time lurker and thought that I should undertake proper introduction... I bought this 1979 XS650-2F off my parent’s neighbour 10 years ago. The previous owner was going through a divorce at the time and let the bike go far $500. It wasn’t much too look at back...