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As some of you have probably seen my post about working on my 77 xs650. I just recently put about 1200 bucks into it tires Sprockets Chain carbs (vm34s w/ pods) new bars new breaks other maintenance stuff. Well today an asshole tried to do an illegal u turn using a one way street and "didn't see...

Started with a gross seat pan. Used "Evapo-rust" and wire hand brush. To be honest Evapo did most of the work this stuff is a great product. Cleaned up a little more after this with a multi tool sander but you get the idea. Self etching primer did its job I guess. Finished with Krylon auto...

Should I have a left hand and a right hand or 2 of the same carb? Thanks

What's up guys it's been a while since I have posted but here's an update. First I'm a young guy who dresses like a bum and rides the bike we all do. I CANNOT get respect or attention at these local shops to get some work done. One dismissed me off the bat, 2 never got back to me, and one quoted...

Its a 77 with hinged seat. Anyone have up close pictuers of what it looks like inside. Mine was punched in with a screw driver and we are trying in get it back together. Currently the key won't turn the cylinder

Some of you may have seen my thread about my bike being stolen but recovered today. They dropped/ laid it on its right side. Im having some electrical and fuel system problems. 1. Battery tested at 13.6+ volts not running. I think they tried to jump it with a car. 2. When i turn the ignition on...

My first bike was in 2008 at 17 years old I thought the only way to go was cbr600rr so I got one a 2004. Owned another sport bike a few years later an 07 gsxr750. after a few friends wrecked. I sold my bike and dropped my favorite hobby. Then I got a great deal on this xs650 and fell right bike...

How do I remove the throttle/switches on the bars? I want to do has little disconnecting as possible. I found what I think is all the hardware to remove it. See pictures. What should I expect from opening the switch covers? Do I just loosen them and slide them off? One other question can I cut...

Figured it out

Hello, I'm about to purchase a 1982 xs650 mostly for low speed city driving but wanted something I could take on the highway. It is 100% original, garage kept, runs and drives. It was owned by a wealthy man who did take care of it, but rode it a lot. 16K on the odometer. Only know issue is the...