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Hello fellas. I'm interested in raising the stock tank on my 80' XS650 so it sits higher on the frame. Basically just want to lift the front a few inches for a better line, keeping the back end where it is. This is part of a full customization of my bike. Is it do-able? Anyone have a...

Hey there. So after letting my XS sit for a week in the garage, I started her up to find that the left side wasn't firing. Checked the spark and it was good. Thought it might be the carbs so I pulled them out, gave em a good clean and re-installed. Same problem, have spark but no fire...

Anybody had to order new O-rings for their BS38 carb mixture screws and had them fit? Mikes doesn't guarantee sizing and mine were wrong. They sent me rings with an outer diameter of 6.5 mm and it's too big. I'm thinking I need more like 6mm. Anyone have specs for the original size and maybe...

Hey there. I have a Canadian 1980 xs650SG with a VIN # 3U6XXXXXXX but the engine ID # is 447-80XXXX. Definitely not 1980, I seems to be in the 74-77 range. Can't find the 80XXXX anywhere. Wouldn't be suprised if the number was changed to make it look like a 1980 engine. Can anyone help me...

The main fuse keeps blowing(twice). I figure I've lost ground somewhere on one of the handlebar switches. How and where can this happen and what is the procedure to test? Manuals are a little tricky to understand for using a multimeter. Any detailed instructions would be appreciated.

I replaced the handlebars on my 80 XS and when I turned the key, I was getting no power. No neutral light, signals, brake or headlight. The battery is topped, was there something I could have installed wrong, starter switch etc.? What could cause this?

Hey there. I have a 1980 xs650 special and I want to lower the shifter. It's a bit too high for my liking. Can't seem to find much help. Anyone?