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looking for any easy?safe way to install center stand spring on 83 heritage. the bike came with stand off but now have the pieces to re install. The spring is a short fat tough one. thanks

i am working on a 75 B, i would like to know how to check the coils for proper resistance. the engine is running ok left plug seems to carbon up quicker than right i assume beacuse this is the side with the choke. Or should i go with new coils because (a) 50 years old (b) weak even when new...

i have 4m4 motor according to the chart is an 80/81 but has points when did they make the change over? does this sound right?

74 frame w/81 motor roller chassis, new tires several new parts. bike needs reassembled as far as fenders air box dash etc. PO started project then stopped. ohio title in MY name. would prefer it go to someone to finish I can part it out but don't want to do that. pick up in central ohio $1500...

are there any other people the makes keys, the main man in Pa. can't make mine he has no blanks. this is for a 69 yam AT-1, but i will need some extras for my 650's. hope it's not an issue to ask on this site for other Yamahas. thanks

just need some clarification, i have a 75 B leaking head gasket(leaking oil).in order to pull the head i have to remove engine from frame, break the cam chain to remove the head, once I get this far i should replace the cam chain tensioner and related pieces.. Sounds like a winter project to...

where can i find the round base twist type instrument bulbs? i can't see a number on the base. this is for 74,75,78 models.

i have recently picked up a '78 with vacuum petcocks. i tried to read other info on them , not sure what the problem is with these. even after being rebuilt are they still not reliable? is the problem that somehow gas can still flood the carb? I have a 75&74 with regular ones should i just use...

are the mikes xs sump filters any stronger than stock? do i need to make a shroud where the filters always tear? now that i have 3 650's these filters starting to add up (side filters are still ok) also just picked up a '78 E that is dark green/w gold trim, i have never seen one this color...

hey all just wondering if there will be a xs 650 presence at vintage days. if i get mine done i will bring it up friday,would like to see others in parts or complete you never know what you might run into.

I have seen comments on issues with mikes xs over some time, and would like to know other parts/ info suppliers we can use. I have not had any problem yet but i would like to support other parts sites as well. i am new to the forum and hope im not asking to many questions that have been covered...

just curious, what is it about the 75 models that make them so popular, to buy, keep, restore,and (ugh chop or bob). not trying to start an issue here but there are so many bikes in my area that have been chopped or bobbed that they don't have a good example of either one, and they have ruined...

just curious where to look for stock yamaha color or paint codes(or close) my 75 is starlight black, but i have other yamahas so would be looking for those colors also