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I have an 81 Special and the PO did sloppy drilling of stock mufflers. Since they are in pretty bad shape, I want to install aftermarket mufflers. I read a lot of post on this subject and I am a bit confused about the double pipe. I am not new to XS650 as I have owned three over the years and I...

I have read many post on this forum about slipping clutches but haven't found my answer. I have a 1981 XS650 Special with only 5K miles on odometer ? ? Although I have no way of verifying mileage is correct, condition of bike suggest this is correct. One reason being tires are original with...

I finally got my 81 Special running and clutch is slipping but not bad. I found many different brands but unsure about what brand to purchase. Is there a particular brand of clutch that is recommended for an 81 Special ? Adjustments have been done.

I have a set of BS38s off a 1976 xs650 and have rebuilt them. I plan to replace the BS34 on my 1981 xs650 Special. I know I will have to change intake manifolds and would like to know what else I will need in addition. Any help would be appreciated.

I was given a couple of small rolls of clear tubing that has no markings that I can see. Anybody know how I can determine if it is Tygon Tubing?

I have owned four XS650. As a matter of fact, I bought the first one my dealer got in in 1969 or 70. Loved that XS and rode it many years until I bought the first 750 triple my dealer got in. I have rode, repaired and sold many motorcycles over about 60 years and I have always loved Yamaha. With...

I have a 1980 XS650 Special with rear drum brakes. Is this rare or just early production?

I purchased a 1980 XS650 Special a few weeks ago. Bikes PO did some electrical work and had no idea what they were doing. Now, my question---The rear turn signals have double filament bulbs and PO cut one of the wires. It is my assumption that turn signals would come on with brake light but I...