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Stolen right from under my eyes. If you followed my thread "Just Getting Started" you'll know that a "friend" and I were building my XS. The ownership was in the previous owners name throughout the entire process. Towards the end of the build about the time my friend Dave passed away, Jeff...

I have a line on a GSXR inverted fork set. I was just over at the All Balls web site looking for bearings and I kind of got lost. How do I read the site. I keyed in the drop down menu a 79 XS650 and it came up with all sorts of conversion kits for all kinds of forks. The ad lists these as...

Just thought I would leave some feed back for Scrambled. He read my thread about needing a caliper to finish off my brakes and offered an extra he had at a very reasonable price. Arrangements were made for me to meet him at his place and off I went. The caliper I picked up was in excellent...

I'm having an issue bleeding out my rear caliper. I have a new master and line, and get fluid through the bleeder. I believe the piston to be stuck. I was planning on getting a rebuild kit to fix the issue. I was also looking for a new replacement, but all I can find are the fronts. Is the...

So I'm very disappointed in XS650 Direct. The Canadian distributor for Mikes XS. I need about 10 items to complete my build. 9 of which they are out of stock. I sent an email to them asking when they are expecting the items to be back into inventory. They could not provide an answer to the...

I been surfing around some parts sites looking for a plate mount. What size is the rear axle on the XS. I'm looking for a plate mount tail light combo that will work on my swingarm. Now from how they look I don't think the aluminum ones will work as the mounting boss looks to thick. Has anyone...

So I've got the most of my wiring complete. I did a test of the electric start and ignition system. With the plugs out she cranks without issue and sparks. Plugs in it seems to crank twice then the most awful sound. Clunk, clunk, grind..... free spinning starter. What could it be? I've...

Coming along F'ing Sweet. Pg 2 for updates Hey gang. I'm reasonably new around here, but been lurking for some time. My buddy and I are just starting up on this winters project. 1979 XS. Here is a photo of the first night of work. Just a quick strip of the non essentials and things that are...