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

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...

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...

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...

Every thing works on my 1972 xs 650 but as I'm cranking motor there is no spark at plugs? any Ideas? is there 2 ignition coils? any diagrams from this model year available? Anyone got some trouble shooting "do this next" ideas? help please!!

I pulled off the left hand carb off my stock 1972 XS2 650 I've owned this Bike since '74. I found no contamination in the bowl that has the brass floats. I expected alot of "varish" or contamiants as the bike has been stored for about 7 years since I last ran it. I removed and...

Got the electric motor starter off and repaired (cleaned and dressed)/reinstalled (wasn't as bad as I thought it would be to remove) Basicly it was very dirty ,grimey and rusty inside,Changed oil/cleaned plugs,cleaned air filter. Motor turns over but I can't get the Bike to fire, seems to be...

Hello I'm wondering how difficult it is to remove the starter motor from a 1972 XS650 I have no lift table. Has anyone got some time to respond with some Dos and Don'ts as I have never removed the starter. I've been kick starting it since 1976. Time to replace the starter! I havent run the bike...

I have a 1972 XS 650 that I am trying to revive. It has sat for about 6 years . I did some long term storage steps and the engine turns over easy and has good compression. I had the gas tank interior rust purged and the tank interior coated (looks great) I replaced both fuel petcocks and fuel...