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Thanks for the great info. The project is moving forward bit by bit. Question about the frame... I noticed that custom builds don't have the following (see attachments; I don't know the correct nomenclature.) Basically, everything to the right of the tape and highlighted in the diagram...

Just wanted to give a brief update. I'm getting ready to pull the engine and test compression. I really need to buy a mat if Imma have it indoors.

Sorry, work got in the way. I'm tearing her down. I'm taking note of what you and 5twins have told me. I'll let you know as I progress I'd like to see her finished by end of summer.

Correct. They're different. Someone else purchased the bike in 2016. I looked up the VIN to see what I could find about the bike's history.

Yeah, I suspected that I had a mix of parts early on. Whatever happened to this bike from July 2016 to February 2019 is a mystery. Basically, I want to do the following: strip the bike; treat the frame for rust and paint; pull the engine and have it looked at, worked on, or replaced; wire it...

I love the mark-up on the photo. Very helpful. This is all new to me.

Hi 5twins, Funny that you should mention rephased. Before I purchased the bike, I googled the VIN. This is what came back on motorcycleslog.com: Yamaha: xs650 Cafe Brat Tracker. 20k on the odo. Top end rebuilt. REPHASED engine. [July 2016] "RELISTED WITH VERY LOW START PRICE AND LOW RESERVE...

Hi 650Skull, I like your idea about removing one of the front brakes. Also, I'm going to take your advice and change the bars. I really like the height of the first motorcycle. However, I can't say that I like the muffler in the last photo. You've given me a lot to think about. Say, can you...

Hi fredintoon, In answer to your question about the engine, I'm not sure. I looked up the engine number (447-711531) which is, in part, how I found this website. See photos below including the auto advance unit, second set of carbs, and other parts that came with the bike. Also, you made me...

With respect to the forks, I don't want a front or rear fender so I will probably go with an alternative like the TKAT. I'm trying to reduce weight wherever I can, too. For example, the battery box is way too heavy (and completely rusted) so I will have to find a replacement. I'm holding onto it...

You're correct. They're Mike's XS Performance Carb XS650 (32mm). Also, you helped me identify a number of extra parts that came with the bike. Whoever worked on it, ordered a kit. Thanks!

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate your help. The bike came with a box of parts including the old carbs. I'll check the carbs on the bike when I get home this evening. I've been slowly going through the bike in order to determine what I need to replace. I have tons of questions.

Beautiful motorcycles. I purchased the bike last week but, it's a bit of a mess. I paid $750 with delivery so, a little more than the cost of two XS750 triple fuel tanks in very good condition. Here's what I'm working with... I hope that I have bitten off more than I can chew.

Oh. Good to know. Thanks for the heads-up. I will hold onto it for now. :)

Thanks for the welcome. The bike frame is black and all of it a complete mess at the moment. I plan to tear her down and build a cafe racer which is something I've wanted to do for years. This is going to be a learning process.

Thank you. I regularly look on eBay as well as Google Images to identify parts. I will probably list it later this week.

I think that you're right. They're fork guards.

Thanks!

Hey y'all. I recently purchased a neglected non-running xs650. The frame appears to be a 1983 xs650 (trim S or body type RS - I'm not sure) and the engine (447-711531,) a xs650D (USA) 1977. At any rate, I'm trying to ID the gas tank that came with the bike. The frame (front) and the tank (rear)...