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Very nice ! still looking for a stock seat and sissy for my "72....any one got a source?

I have a '72 XS 650 that's all stock front to back bought it from the original owner in '73 !! used it for transportation ...then less and less...sat in my shed for about 11 years ...cleaned

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Thanks Cal ...I have one just like that! would like to find something In pretty good shape appreciate the reply tho'

almost done with my refurbished '72 xs 650 and need seat!! anybody got one?

I'm jump'n in !!!!!! feels good !! Join me! Got two Shirts ordered too!

I have a 1972 xs 650 .....The master cylender plunger assembly needs replacing. I pulled the brake line,removed the brake switch,took the assembly off the handle bar,now I can't get the brake lever off the master cylender so I can get at the plunger mechanism. Aparently the factory pressed a...

That bike is SICK nice job Kups!!!:thumbsup:

It does Make sense Jayel ! and I'm gonna try it next. Tadd442, if I get that bushing out I'm buying that kit and gonna try it (got a long michigan winter stareing at me anyway!)Thats good advice Pete and believe me if it doesn't look "right" when i'm done ....new M/C is going on for sure. I did...

How can I get the disc brake handle off to get at the plunger on my front disc master cylinder? This is an XS650 1972 and what sounds real simple is proving to be really difficult:banghead: Better yet...anyone know where I can find a '72 front master cylinder and handle assembly for sale...

I can see the plunger that is depressed when you squeeze the brake handle ( its stuck in the fully pushed in position). I removed the bolt at the pivot point of the brake handle and it reveals what appears to be a brass bushing that the bolt pass's thru and it is threaded. so I can't see how the...

The biggest thing keeping me from opening these carbs is will I be able to identify any problems,and will I be able to get them back togethor! I am pretty handy mechanically, but the parts look so little! Any one got some words of wisdom for me...Never took apart any carburetor ever!! The...

I Can't purchase a 1972 master cylinder (unless you have one I can Buy?!!!) so the next thing I can do to keep my bike oiginal is to install a rebuild kit in it.I have looked at this unit several times and I cannot see how to remove the existing plunger and related parts, has anyone got any...

Is there a recomended torque for the engine mount nuts? hey man thanks for the help!:thumbsup: I just found it hard to believe theywould put the condensor assembly in such a spot!

To remove the condensor do I need to remove the engine mount nuts and bracket? Thats how it appears,I can't believe they would make that part so difficult to access!:banghead:

Thanks gggGary !!!!:thumbsup:

I can see the wires coming ito the points on my XS650 1972 yamaha but for the life of me I do NOT see the condensor for each point where is it located .....this is probably silly but I DO NOT SEE THE CONDENSOR on this bike and yet I'm aware they are here some where! help!!!

I like the "I built mine" gotta have XS650 skull is a good idea ..... but it could be a little more "bad ass" how about that Idea of an engine in place of the skull....now thats bad ass!!!

I bought my 1972 XS650 in 1973 I have had it all these years, I am now 58 and and recovering finally from 7 yrs with a serious bone infection,I am finaly able to ride again after a replacement shoulder joint was installed in my right shoulder,This was done at Mayo Clinic.after 3yrs I am now back...

I Have a 1972 XS650 and I dont have any spark at my plugs . these readings you are suggesting for Flyboy, would they be similar to my "72? This bike hasn't run for at least 5 years> I have repaired the electric motor starter,had the Gas tank cleaned and sealed,replaced fuel petcocks and in...