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    Kickstart Lever Resting spot

    While washing my bike this evening, I noticed something that I never have noticed before... On the right hand carb there is a protruding boss that sticks out for no other particular reason other than possibly a resting spot for the kickstart lever?.. I have owned this bike a long time and never...
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    The XS and the assassin

    I recently had the opportunity to purchase a unmolested mostly original 1982 XJ Maxim 650. Was intrigued to read that this was the bike that eventually would replace the XS in the Yamaha line up...was wondering why my 'ol girl didnt really warm up to her....As much in statute as these are...
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    XS 650 Direct Shout Out

    Hey Guys and Gals... I just want to give a shout out to XS650 Direct for once again giving me exceptional service. For those who dont know,they are the Canadian affiliate of Mikes XS which is operated out of Stratford, Ontario. I placed an order Wednesday afternoon and it arrived via Fed Ex...
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    Happy Holidays

    Just want to wish all my XS friends around the world Happy Holidays from me and my family here in Timberlea,Nova Scotia May 2019 find you health and happiness to you and yours.
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    Happy Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving to all my 650 friends in the US.... Enjoy a great meal and some great football
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    Nice Find

    Just wanna share some pics and a story of a nice find by my local Yamaha dealer in Dartmouth NS They found,about 3 hours away a completely original 78 XS650SE which hads not been registered on the road since 1986 and showing just over 5000 km on the odometer The bike is complete,but not running...
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    Nice Ride

    Had a very enjoyable ride with some friends yesterday on a beautiful day...put about 150 miles on the ol' girl and she worked like clockwork....sure makes me appreciate all the efforts put into her over the years...for those of you who are in the middle of repairs or restoration...your riding...
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    Interesting LH side oil leak

    I have been chasing a LH Side oil leak recently... thinking that my bike had only been ridden 351 miles over the last 7 years I immediately blamed hardened clutch push rod and main drive seals which replaced with still having a leak. So today I got the brain wave to do what any other rational...
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    Happy Canada Day!

    Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks from East to West
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    Happy Canada Day!

    Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks from East to West
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    Look before you leap

    Hey Guys And Gals I just want to pass along some of lifes experience which I have lived to tell. I owned a 1978 XS650 Special for over 10 years and it was a easy resto which I enjoyed every minite of. In Sept 2011 I sold it to a good home about 350 miles away. Since then I bought a 2003...
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    Goodbye to a old friend.

    I said a fond farewell to a old friend today. I have sold my 1978 XS 650 Special which I have loving owned for almost 10 years. My decision to sell stemed from 3 variables. It certainly frees up a fair chunk of change. The fact I had done everything necessary to that machine leaves a void...
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    Carb Question

    A quick carb problem question. This spring I rebuilt my carbs on my bike. They are the 76 BS38"s I used kits from XS Direct which for I would not recommend for they do not use the OEM jet size. I ended up using my old main and pilots as the jetting on my bikes was bang on.(I rebuilt the carbs...
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    Happy Canada Day!

    Just a quick shout out to all our Canadian members. Happy Canada Day!
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    Keeping Cylinder Jugs Clean

    Hey Guys and Gals, When I rebuilt my engine 2 years ago,I had my Cylinder jugs,Head and Rocker cover soda blasted. I never clear coated them as I don't like the look when the clear starts lifting and peeling. Just wondering if anyone has some suggestions how to keep the raw alunimum looking...
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    78 Special Wheels

    Just want to throw this out there. Does anyone know why Yamaha insisted on using tubes in the first year 1978 Specials with alunimum wheels? The next year, the 1979 Specials came equipped with tubeless tires. My 1978 Special has had tubeless Spitfire II tires on it for at least the nine year...
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    Drive Chain Question.

    This may be a dumb question or just may have a simple awnser,but here it is. Why does the drive chain have a section where it is tighter than another section. I always adjust my chain at the tightest run.Any thoughts?
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    Happy Mother's Day

    Just want to say a Happy Mothers Day to all Moms out there and to remind you all to call your Mom and say Thank You for all she does. My mom has long passed,but I think of her everyday.
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    Speedo Drive Problem

    Hi Guys and Gals, When I brought out my bike this year I had no speedometer. I removed the cable to find it gunked up to the point of not being able to spin it by hand. Cleaned and lubed cable and replaced,after checking for movement at speedo gage,rode and still no speedo. Checked for...
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    Factory Tool Kit

    Can anybody tell me ,or better yet, have a picture of what exactly is in the factory XS tool bags.
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