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im new to owning my 80 xs650 so I have a couple questions. First, how many oil filters does it have. Im confused but from what ive read theres 2? I have 1 thats like a half moon shape. 2nd, whats the downside if the chain is too tight? Mine seems kinda loose and needs to be tightened and this is...

That would be awesome!!! Any brand that you could recommend?

Its an ‘80 model.

im wondering what size the stock gauges are. Reason im asking is because im thinking about goin aftermarket speedo and tach. Just want somethin different and make it to fit my personality. Also, the tach is making a God awful screeching sound when im ridin down the street. Cant tell if its comin...

I have a set of BUB mufflers on mine and lemme tell ya, this lil s.o.b. sounds MEAN!!

My father in law was a master technician for 20 some odd years. He’s actually the one I bought my xs650 from and informed me that I forgot to “get my spare engine”. He’s also the one who put the bug in my ear about the big bore kit and turnin it into a 750.

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has anyone had any experience with coverting a 650 to the big bore 750 kit? Turns out that I have a spare motor that can be built. Been watching YouTube videos and these things sound like BEASTS!!! Just curious if anyone out there has done it and maybe had a guesstimation on about how much its...

Lol!!! I gotcha! I dunno why I put food! Thanks a million fellas!!

Is there a food website where I can find a smaller m/c for the front and also the steel braided brake lines for the front and rear?

Roger that fellas!!! I appreciate it!!! Only reason I was goin to replace the rear pads is because I figured they mightve gotten damaged somehow when the rotor heated up so hot that it was glowing red and I figured if im workin on the back brakes, I might as well do the front while im at it. The...

Roger that sir!!

Were can I find new needles? Also, the speedometer was making a noise that I could hear at low speeds. Almost like a mechanical whining sound. Had the same noise on an 84 Honda vt500 Shadow I rode back in 2012.

Ohhh ok!!! I appreciate the response! Also, ironically, the top half of speedometer needle snapped off the same night the rear caliper froze up. So, im needing to find a speedometer in good condition or possibly an aftermarket one with maybe a different backlight color or different style on the...

Roger that!!! Thank you sooo much!! But im curious. How can I find out exactly what my bike is? What I was told was its a 1980 Yamaha XS650 Special.

Roger that. I apologize. Better pic to come tomorrow.

im new to the whole forum thing but I need some help. I purchased a 1980 650 Special with a lil over 9k on the clock. Took it out for a long tide last Saturday. Long story short, the rear caliper seized up on me. Ive tried to call my local Yamaha shop to get the front and rear pads. Turns out...