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Hi guys, So after much procrastination and life getting in the way, I have taken the plunge to fully overhaul my XS. With my carbs being super rough, and having a hole in the left carb body, I ordered a new pair along with a new ignition, wiring harness and some miscellaneous pieces. My...

Hi there, Did some searching and see a lot of people installing reproduction wiring harnesses with varying levels of success. Are they much of a muchness compared to OEM, or is it worth spending the extra money for a NOS off ebay. Looking to redo mine on my XS2, as it's in quite a poor state...

Hi, So my current carbs are in desperate need of a cleanup, rebuild and general overhaul of the internals. It's looking like I will also need to be replacing the carb joints, and I was thinking, is it not cheaper/easier to just replace them with something a little newer? I know this question...

Hi there, I am sure this is probably well known, but upon extensive searching, I only found info on carb and engine cleaning. I was wondering what products people are using for their whole bike when it needs a bit of clean to get off that old grease and general muck. A lot of people have...

Hey XS650, I am sure some of you reading this saw me posting questions and asking for advice on a bike I was eyeing out for a while. Thanks for all the replies and guidance, I pulled the trigger on the bike and collected her today. A little bit of back story to those who didn't see the original...

Hi all, First time poster. I am still really new to vintage bikes, but I have had my heart set on a 70s XS650 for over a year now - can't get passed that sound... but they just don't appear much in my area. The other day a 72 popped up in my area. It has been sitting for a while and needs a...