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Hi, Figured I'd start a thread since the other exhaust threads seem kind of outdated and the prices are all changed now. I have a xs650 with a 750 big bore kit from mikes now breathing through a 2 into 1 presumably from mike's, but that system is rusted, leaks and quite honestly I don't like its...

As I was happy and taking my freshly rebuilt bike for its first ride, I noticed an oil leak. Thinking the worst, I look and notice one of the pins on the rocker cover vibrated itself out! Looks like there's a little bit of the pin still in the hole: I took some measurements and the hole...

Hello world, these last two days I have started on the journey of my xs650 build. I have a xs650 Special II from 1980, and will be pulling the engine to do the following: - General clean-up: the paint is flaky and icky, time to strip all of that and clean it. - Install new timing chain...

I recently made the purchase of a xs650 1980 Special II, and with it was included an extra seized engine for me to re-use parts or just use as decoration for my house. Since I plan to do major engine work to the main bike, I have been taking the engine apart as a means to familiarize myself...

Hi everyone here at xs650, I'm super happy I found this community. I recently bought a xs650 that is in good shape but needs some love, and have big plans for her. She's a 1980 xs650 Spacial II. Namely, I hear the clinging calling for a cam chain guide + chain replacement coming soon. There's...