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I just created a 2012 calendar with bike pics from xs650.com. I just went through the pictures on this site and grabbed some of bike pics that caught my eye. I had a great calendar last year from 650motorcyles.com, but they seem to recycle the same bike pictures every year. So that's why I...

I have a 1980 XS650 Special. The tachometer reads too high of an RPM. At lower rpm, 2000-2500 RPM, its about 200 RPM too fast. At higher RPM, 4250, it reads about 500 RPM too fast. Does anyone else have the same problem?

I have a 1980 Special. Whats too soft and whats too hard. I am not planning on buying new shocks. I want to adjust my oldies the best for what they are. I weigh 185#.

I recently purchased (within the last month) the MikesXS Old Style Tank Badge for "Specials". they look real nice and gave it a look I liked. However some gas spilled on one when filling, just a small amount on the tank ran down onto the badge. The gasoline had a bad reaction with the plastic...

I broke the turn signal solders on mine. :doh: Soldered them back on then the plastic switch broke apart. :banghead: I don't think I can fix this. So I need a new assembly I am thinking. Anybody have one? $51 from MikesXS is a little steep for me right now. Thanks, Chuck

Hi folks, I was watching American Chopper last night and it looked like Paul Sr. destroyed an xs650 chopper on purpose because it was an "import". I could not get a good look at it but I think it was an xs650. I was getting a little PO'd. :mad:

Hi: I have a 1980 XS650. When I got it it had all of the rear sprocket bolts loose except for one. When I took it apart the one that was tight broke off. Another was already broken off. To make life easier I bought a used rear mag and it already had 3 broken sprocket bolts. Now I am...

My brother gave me his 1980 XS650 project bike as he has another project bike and he knows I love XS650s. Got it home, did some cleaning, yanked the carbs and soaking in Pinesol (they were relly yukked up). Ordered new bronze bushings for the swing arm, ordered carb rebuild kits, Clymer...