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I have a guy working on my XS2. I bought replacement friction plates, including the extra one needed for an XS2. MikesXS didnt have steel plates in stock at the time, so I bought a couple off the "bay". The clutch is together and seems to be functioning properly, but I cant pull the handle in...

Does anyone know if this battery https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-agm-battery-ptx14ahlbs-fs.html will fit the stock battery box on an 72 XS2? I have the old one Mikes used to carry, but then stopped. The dimensions on this one is 3/16" higher and 1/4" wider front to back than the old one...

I have a 72 XS2 with Pamco ignition and the PMA from Mike's XS. Any reason I couldn't use this battery? http://shoraipower.com/lfx14a5-bs12-p74 Pricey, but I've heard they're worth the money and it's the only one I've found that fits my battery box. Thanks, Matt

With all of the on/off/on of trying to get my carbs right, I've got a carb holder clamp that is breaking. I have the carb holders with the slotted metal cover. I ordered a set of clamps from MikesXS a couple of years ago, but they are not up to the task. I ordered a couple of Yamaha nos from...

My 72 has been running since I bought it 3 years ago, but never too good. I rebuilt the top end in June, so everything is in adjustment (valves, cam chain, and timing), but I still can't get it to run just right. So, instead of trying to figure out a specific problem (I just replaced the...

OK, that title is probably too long. I just replaced my throttle shaft seals and finally my bike idles at less than 3000 rpms. I had already timed it, but now want to re-time it with the carbs not giving me grief. Is there a trick for moving the Pamco plate to time the bike while it's...

When I bought my '72, the guy said it had a charging problem. It has electronic ignition - Pamco, I think, he said. I got out my trusty Haynes and was going to start at the beginning, but no regulator or rectifier where it said they should be. Under the right side cover was a new looking 'solid...

I am looking for the "Mold"(parts manual designation) for a LEFT side cover for a 71-73 XS. It's that backwards C shaped piece that goes around the XS650 (on a 72) emblem. Needs to be in pretty good shape, but at this point, I'll consider any that are unbroken. I'm in the Chicago, IL area.