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Hey guys, I have been reworking my '83 XS65 Hey guys. I have been rehabbing my XS650 for nearly to years. It is nearly finished but recently it only runs on the left cylinder. The right cylinder only fires sporadically. The carbs are new and I don't fuel is the problem. What...

I'm sorry but they are sold. I will take them off the site.

1983 XS650 Heritage Stock Carb Set. Recently rebuilt and I think in very good condition. Price includes new intake manifolds and XS pod filters from Mike's XS. Asking $200 which includes shipping.

Some better screwdrivers would be awesome!

Thanks to all. I will try .003 and .006.

My Haines manual says .006 and .015 for an '83 SK. Why is there such a difference between Haynes numbers and the numbers most members suggest?

Looks like I got lucky! I connected black and white to red and white. Mike

Thanks, Gary!

Hello friends. I have what I hope is a simple question. The coil from my '83 XS650K is shot. I bought a new replacement from CB750. The wires that power my stock XS dual cable coil are orange and red with a white stripe. The replacement dual cable coil wires are blue and black with a white...

Hey guys. I'm having a problem with sealing my sump cover plate. I thought this would be simple! Does anyone know the torque specs for the six bolts? Should I use gasket sealer? Let me know and thanks! Mike

Thanks for all of the help guys. I used a clamp to press the carbs together. No more leaks. The bike started for the first time in 31 years and I danced around the garage shouting it's alive!!

I'll give the clamps a try. Thanks!

Thanks, guys. I have the part in hand and will try an overnight soak in gas. If that doesn't do the trick, I'll order the new one. Can't wait to hear it run! Mike

Thanks for turning me on to the XS650 Garage Carburetor Guide. I learned a lot, but still have a problem. My bike is a 1983 with BS34 carbs. The problem is that fuel leaks from the inlet "T" where the fuel enters the carburetors. This is a metal fitting with what appears to be a rubber coating...

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I am rebuilding a 1983 XS650 SE and need some direction: What is the carb float setting? My Haynes manual says 25mm. Is that right? The carbs are Mikuni BS 38's according to the manual. I don't like the 16" rear wheel. Will a 1973 rear wheel fit my bike? Are any spacers required? I really...

I'll check it out. Thanks!

Thanks guys. That was very helpful. Mike

Hello. I'm a new member who just bought a 1983 XS650 that hasn't been started for 31 years. Could be challenging. Here's the question. I hate the step seat. I was happy to see that the frame has straight tubes. Is the frame similar to earlier years? Can I use a seat from an earlier year? The...