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Like no other race left in the World. Unreal 2012 footage! http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=29433

Don't often see nice SR 500's listed for sale. This 78' is currently on a local listing service...KSL.com http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=21235642&cat=144&lpid=&search=yamaha%20sr%20500 Looks like a good one to me....too bad I'm past the kick starting age. Hope somebody here benefits...

Enjoy the spectacular craftsmanship......Blue http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/

A cherry XS 1 has just come on the market in Utah and is listed on an active classifieds out here....KSL.com http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=20383098&cat=144&lpid=3&search= I have spoken with the new owner Jake who listed it. It appears to be in excellent OEM condition, about...

Incredible racing laps of rossi & lorenzo... http://www.wimp.com/incrediblelap/

The ebay listing below shows an example of OEM saddlebag mounts for the XS 650 that I've not seen before nor knew to exist..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-XS650-FACTORY-SADDLEBAG-MOUNTS-RARE-/290639796460?hash=item43ab7b58ec&item=290639796460&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr...

Life is good......Enjoy! Blue http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=xdj67XknFrM

Don't know how many of you have thought about simpler more convenient ways of draining your carburetors of ethanol blended fuel and attendant goo, gum and crud between uses or while stored to keep them clean.....I used to say "keep everything filled with fuel to keep it clean and rust free". No...

I'm somewhat familiar with Redwing shocks but; it goes way back before I was doing anything with XS 650's. I'm considering buying a pair of Redwing Hammerheads....can anyone confirm fitment of that Hammerhead lower end to the XS 650 shock mount? Thanks, Blue

Some of you are interested in XS 650 sidecar rigs (others as well). This video of a dual purpose Ural rig gives you a pretty good feel for travelling in rough desert environs is like with such an outfit. Yes Gordon I had you in mind, as does my son Dan in NorCal with the R 90/6 to Jupiter...

WARNING! Photographic evidence of the legendary "Honky Beast" found on Ebay! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-yamaha-xs650-xs-650-tx-tx650-ym112-head-/290569046368?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a743c960

I've been getting more than a little nervous about parts supply for our old Mikuni CV BS series carburetors. This is not intended to rant but; it might be a good time to round up and list some of the better places a guy might hope to find more of the good, the right and the righteous places to...

There is a tradition of finding and sharing the awareness of great "Thinking Spots" among the grandfathers, fathers & sons of my family. My son Dan recently made this video as a gift for my birthday and I thought that some of you might like to share it as well. Relax and Enjoy....Blue

It was brought to my attention that JBM is out of inventory of the angled carburetor holding /intake boots - BS 38 Mikuni CV. (Thanks Tony!) Their next scheduled press run is still sometime out. Inventory for other model boots is short as well. I had a good discussion with Don James of JBM...

Nice 3 page recap of Elspeth Beard's trip; first woman to ride solo around the world on a motorcycle. On an air cooled twin at that; a BMW R 60.....Quite a gal and story! http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_0705_elspeth_beard/index.html Ok.....perhaps I'm a little biased...

Great DVD available of a most unique motorcycle adventure.... http://www.cyclenutz.com/Riding-Solo-To-The-Top-Of-The-World_p_128.html I gave several copies of this DVD as Christmas presents a couple of years back. Quite an adventure to a place we seldom see much less get to ride to...

Oldskoolcarbs rebuilds motorcycle carburetors and does all versions of Mikuni CV carburetors used on the XS 650's. BS Series I, II & III (ie BS 38's & BS 34's) Contact Info. Rick West - Oldskoolcarbs, 1536 Glasscock Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 email: rick690@msn.com phone: TBA

Here's an interesting low risk method to try for small dent repair....Blue http://www.wimp.com/repairdent/

Just want to bring some attention to an infrequently seen model listing, a 1979 F in very good condition now on ebay. Also a bike I'm somewhat familiar with here in Utah. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160494521086&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I...

The mail & membership info computer for the Yamaha 650 Society has crashed, and even though backed up, administration needs the help of all existing Yamaha 650 Society members to rebuild the information needed. Here is a copy of the communication from Interim Director Don Lawson in this...