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Hi, Nathan Lovern here. I was wanting to know if anyone here has ever done a monoshock rear setup but instead of using a shock im using a 8in round goodyear air bellow. Its similar to a air shock on a trailer but smaller. it has about 6in travel and can go up to 100psi.Its probably...

Hey everyone, Im putting more open exhaust and pod filters on my 82 and I know stock it runs very lean and I wanted to know how much bigger do I need to go on the main and small jet. Is one size up enough? Stock size is #132.5 main and #42.5 pilot. Nathan Lovern,Va

Hi, I was wanting to change the exhaust on my 82, their pretty rusty but quiet, was thinking of some chrome pipes with better sound, would I need to rejet since the 82 is stock very lean anyway? What size? Thanks, ' Nathan Lovern,va

Hi, Nathan here. I was wondering what model 16in spoke wheel will fit my 82? Ive seen few on ebay from 78 on, there not in to great condition but look solid. Any other? Ill have to get one i guess from ebay. Thanks Nathan,Va

Hi, Nathan Lovern here,getting to spring time and i got a new back tire for my 82 XS,and i noticed a part of one of my casting webs in wheel was missing, (quarter sized) and where my brake shoes make contact has alot of grooves, one is deep. I noticed my back brakes always squeeked...

Hi, I was wanting to know what is the best size back sprocket would be to run 70 or more on the interstate without over running the ol 650 motor. Im looseing my job in Jan 14 Merillat Masco is closeing both plants in Atkins,va where i work and I may need to travel 20 plus miles next...

Hey, My 82 XS stoped charging the battery this week and i wanted to know what would be the first place to start checking? I have a multimeter but dont know much about useing it past checking voltage. Im gonna check out the brushes today and go from there. Hope someone can help...

hi, I was wondering if anybody had a vetter mount homemade up or a pic of one for the vetter windjammer. (Not the quicksilver) Im wanting to put my old vetter jammer on my 82. I have a Honda CB750 mount if anyone wants to trade. Thanks Nathan Lovern,Va

Hi, Natha Lovern,Va here. Last week i noticed my nerutal light quit working,thought the bulb was blown,then i noticedthat my signals dont work either or my brake light. All fuses good,even tried a hot wire to the lights fuse,no luck??? Only headlight and tail light works. bike...

Hey, I have a 82 xs and i started my bike up last night from work to go home and i noticed the motor started makeing a noise that i never heard before. it sounds sorta like a valve rattle but only does it at 1800 rpms i noticed. When i got home i got down near motor and sped it up andit...

Hey, Nathan Lovern here in Va. Went on first bike ride with friends to Sparta yeasterday. was fun but FRIGGING cold :yikes: I went up to a 36 tooth back sprocket and what a big difference i never had to downshift at all to keep up with friends on Katana and a Harley. bike...

Hi, Nathan lovern here. I took my wife for a ride this week and the 36 tooth back sprocked gave me a load of power. I didnt have to slip clutch to pull out and bike didnt lurch and buck like it did last year when i doubled my wife. When i was going up driveway,slight incline the...

Hi, Nathan Lovern here. Been enjoying the warm weather so far. Rideing my xs to work. I have noticed she is begining to develope a lowspeed off throttle back sputter (not really a backfire) from the right side. The bike runs fine otherwise. I know the poor ol thing is leaned out...

Hi, My 82 XS had the foam over the metal airfilter setup and the foam is discentergrated. Can i use the green foam that wallmart has in the lawnmower section? How can i connect the ends of the foam together over the metal filter fframe? Any ideas? Thanks

Hi, Seen so many modified xs650's has anyone ever put 2 xs650 motors on a bike? Ive seen pics of 2 CB750 motors on a bike before. Nathan

Hi, I was wondering if I lowered my XS a little(forks,shocks) if my 82 XS would handle little better. My XS dont handle to good. Striaight lines yes but corners no so good. I checked my swingarm and the like all good. Cant wait till tax time. Gonne get mo some stuff...

Hi, I see EVERYONE building chopers and boobers:doh: and no one making a CBR650? Igot a 92 CBR600 with no title and a bad tranny. Thougt about putting my spare xs motor in it. Would look cool witout the plastic. IF i had more IF's (title and enough parts to make motor run) i would do...

Hi, Nathan here. i got a complete disk brake system from ebay for $20 from a 78 xs750 in hopes of adding the left caliper and rotor to my 82 XS650 but when i got them the calipers are different. :-( There is only one bolt in top center to bolt it to the fork. Would it be easier to...

Hey guys, Nathan Lovern here. i was wanting to put a windshield on my 82 XS and was wondering if anyone had one they didnt want wanymore. Or a vetter windjammer. Tax time comeing up soon. Gonna get some on parts for my bike. Ill have few dollars to use.(if my wife lets me...

Hi, I heard about xs750 left front brake parts fitting on the xs650 left forks. Is this true?I found a 78 front disk brake parts both sides and back too cheep from a friend.