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Hello Crew: I hope all is well for you this morning. it's 36 degrees here near Washington D.C. at the moment. I am using a generic xs650 replacement petcock on my 1981 Special with original tank. I am looking for a replacement barbbecause I broke the 90 degree one that came with it and can't...

Has anybody ever tried this ? I needed to pull the flywheel on my 2003 Mercury outboard. The Mercury Shop Manual did this job with a special strap I'd have to order. I heard somewhere about sticking a rope in the cylinder so the pistons couldn't turn over. Worked well on a 60 hp outboard and...

Hey Everyone, I just realized that I never had carb intake gaskets since I got my 81'. I didn't know they existed or were needed. So I ordered some. What would the absence of gaskets cause in regards to how the bike runs ? I tried the carb cleaner spray test before and I did not detect any...

Hello, I took my 10981 BS-34 carbs apart for a cleaning. I took the choke plunger rod off. Then I took a long 14mm socket and took plungers out and cleaned the cavities. When i put it back together. the rod doesn't hold the plungers open. What did I do wrong ?

Hey all, I found out the hard way how lousy it runs when the hose on the petcock comes loose from the barb on the lreft. what do I do when I take the tank off and use a auxiliary gas tank to test run ?

Good morning and Happy New Year Planning on building extra engine for my 1981 Special. I found two engines someone is trying to get rid within 10 miles of me. I realize two types exist in USA depending on year. What years engines would be compatible with TCI ? I got an extra box real cheap...

https://www.yverkoop.com/triumph-bonneville-t100-20002010-hagon-twin-shocks-sa-p-469995.htm Hello There has been threads on using Triumph T100 shocks as an affordible replacement for XS650 OEM. Does anyone recognize this product and company "YVERKOOP" ? I am continuing to rehab my1981 XS...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174144282577?hash=item288bcedfd1:g:g9MAAOSwqnZdDnYd Happy father's day all you fathers, sons and daughters, et al. This guy has sump gasket for less than $6 shipped and also has other Yamaha gaskets. I am always looking for alternatives to high shipping costs. Are...

Everyone let's recommend or discuss the products, items, companies that are your favorites. Let's also talk about the ones that you avoid, recommend against. I mean things or companies are your go to, No brainer, nothing else, worth it, end of discussion in it's category. I have told...

Hi everyone, I am undertaking the renewal of the bike I just got. I am learning a lot and will not ever surrender. Who currently cleans and rebuilds carbs ? I decided it will be better to stick with the OEM's instead of buying new. So now it's time to get the carbs off and the tank...

Hello, First of all, I am thankful for all the information I have already gotten from XS650 Forum and I plan to continue to support this site and be a good member. My name is Patrick and just got the bike I wanted 40 years. I love it. My plan is to get it reliable and keep it with historic...