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    Removed Side Cover - now clutch whacked?

    Got it!!! Pictures are worth a 1000 words - thanks a ton man!! I checked and yeah, there's a ball bearing in mine. It's there. So .... I took the side cover off again to check and put it all back on carefully - this time my clutch works like it used to. I must have had something crimped...
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    Removed Side Cover - now clutch whacked?

    Hey guys ... so I've searched my XS manual ... I've searched YOUTUBE ... and I searched the internet. I found this view: http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Motorcycle/1978/XS650SE/CLUTCH%20XS650SG/parts.html I searched my garage floor and didn't see any ball bearings laying on the floor...
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    Removed Side Cover - now clutch whacked?

    hey guys ... this is probably a simple fix and am hoping someone out there can help me out. The other day I took off the side cover that the clutch cable goes into ... did my inspection and put the cover back on. Now my clutch setting is way out of whack. I have to let the clutch lever...
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    Giveaway: Monstercraftsman Clamp-on Chain Tensioner (ends 11pm CST August 7, 2011)

    Forget winning this thing - where can I buy one???? Need it asap! -Mark-
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    Top of Motor - Vacuum Intake - 1977 XS650

    Ok guys ... 1977 motor in a bobber frame ... Back side of the motor, above the pod air filters is what appears to be large vacuum nipples. On my bobber there is no type of filters on these inlets, and while the motor is running I can feel suction on these. I'm sure when the motor is in the...
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    For Sale - The last of the 1980 parts...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290587221110&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290587221762&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT...
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    XS Family - Interchangeable Parts?

    Hey guys - are any of the parts from the Yamaha XS family interchangeable with the XS650? Example ... are the carbs off an XS400 the same as the ones on the XS650? Forks? I see a lot of options for parts but they aren't all XS650 parts and was wondering if partts from the other XS bikes will...
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    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Parts for Sale in Northern Colorado ...

    Hey Jeepguy... do you still need the pegs and rear caliper? $10 plus shipping if you want them. Send me an email - lets talk: music_man_mark@hotmail.com
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    Let's See The XS's

    Gotta get mine up here ... :D
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    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Parts for Sale in Northern Colorado ...

    Hey guys - I really appreciate all the responses ... I got a few responses from local guys here in Colorado so I'm giving them a first shot at the parts. On Wednesday, if I still have the parts, I'll start selling them to guys that need me to ship them. -Mark-
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    craigslist people are so DUMB

    And there ya have ... chalk me up as a Craigs List Dummy ... I thought it was a 79' ... gotta admit I'm new to the XS bikes!!!
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    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Parts for Sale in Northern Colorado ...

    Let me know if you see anything you need: http://knucklehead-harps.yolasite.com/xs650.php
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    craigslist people are so DUMB

    Hahaaa!! Hey! I have some stuff up on Craigs List! http://knucklehead-harps.yolasite.com/xs650.php But as you can see I'm taking a little different approach .... :)
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    Home made gaskets? Yes or No!

    I will torque them down evenly - thanks for the advice!!
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    Home made gaskets? Yes or No!

    <<trying to upload a pic>>... taking bets ... will it leak or will it hold? After cutting the pattern I GENTLY used a drill to create the bolt holes (thus the wood beneath the oil pan)...
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    Home made gaskets? Yes or No!

    In spirit of saving money and time I've decided to try making my own gaskets out of Felpro gasket material (gas/oil gasket roll). Does it work? Is it worth it? Will it leak causing more frustration than it's worth? What is your experience on this?
  17. home made gaskets - do they work?

    home made gaskets - do they work?

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    Let's See The XS's

    1977 XS650D Bobber - stretched a bit so that it's more comfortable to ride
  19. 77 xs650 bobber

    77 xs650 bobber

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    New Links to Manuals

    If anyone needs a link to some XS 650 manuals here ya go: http://www.4shared.com/folder/GZ-0f1Cq/_online.html Diagrams are a little better than other freebies I've seen online. Enjoy.
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