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  1. Geoffrey Straet

    Clutch cable lubrication

    hi all, Happy new year, Can I lube my clutch cable with wd40? That's all I have at hand right now and don't feel like buying a can just for that. Thanks,
  2. Geoffrey Straet

    Clutch adjuster

    Hi all and happy turkey day, I wanted to adjust my clutch today but did not really know what was wrong, the procedure looked quite easy but it seems lîe something is missing. Photo 1 shows the adjuster sçrew and lock nut as it should be, from a how to video, the second photo is my bike and both...
  3. Geoffrey Straet

    Checking starter motor

    Hi all, The starter motor on my bike is not connected to the system and there is no starter relay. The positive is not connected to anything right now. I would like to know if the motor turns. Can I just connect the positive and the starter wire to check if it turns? Would this be ´safe' , no...
  4. Geoffrey Straet

    seat lock for 78 XS E

    Hello, I am looking for a seat lock with key for a 78 XS E. Would anyone have one for sale? With all the chopper builds around, there should one to be found... thanks! Geoffrey
  5. Geoffrey Straet

    Advice on mufflers

    Hi all, Could you advise on replacement mufflers for a xs650 E from 1978 that would be a direct fit and would not require a rejetting? I'm looking for something that is close to the original look... Any experience? Thanks, Geoffrey
  6. Geoffrey Straet

    Here's one to you

    Hi there, Here's one question to get you throug the week end: Got a 78 standard. I'm new to the model. Last week, left it on Prime, got gas leaking from the airfilter, left side. Ride side air filter was just smelling gas but no leak. Air filter left is rotten so took it out, right air filter...
  7. Geoffrey Straet

    New member

    hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I'm from Brussels, Belgium. I have just acquired a XS650 E from 1978, Metallic Spruce green, US Model. Thanks for adding me! Already a quick question: I've been hearing about the 447 and 1h1 and other models. I believe 78 was a transition year so I'm not...
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