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Well I had 2 XS1s. My brother has helped me with a lot of my builds . I knew he wanted my other XS1. I knew I could sell it for a pretty good price but I couldn't . So I just said come get it for the price he offered . I'll miss it , but one day soon we will both ride our XS1s together . I did a...

Finished powder coating frame today. Not an easy process . Stripped the frame with stripper than sprayed with soda blaster. Had to sand numerous rust spots . It came out great in the end . Next time I'll pay a local guy to sand blast for 100.00 bucks . It's all in the prep . Ready to start...

Ok . Just got done the XS1B . I always liked the 73 model ( go figure ) . Well I found one on Craig's list and jumped on it . I already got it running . Tank was good . Gave carbs a quick cleanup and rebuilt petcocks from used stuff . Put in new plugs used condenser and used points . It ran...

Done restoring One of my XS1Bs. I just about did everything one could . New rims, spokes, tubes , liners , tires , brakes , cables , rings , valves , paint , points condenser plugs etc etc . Think I might sell this one . I will take it to Mid Ohio bike swap next week. It's runs great . It will...

I got this XS1 in pieces about 2 years ago . I had it partially restored , and since I have enough bikes to wrench on I let this go . I thought the engine was good . Although it had a rough start . I just had to know if it would run . My gut told me it was a good runner . I'm currently...

My rear brake lining is shot . Can it be repaired without replacing the whole HUB ? Regards, CPKID

Need rear HUB for a rebuild I'm doing . My brake linings shot . Regards, CPKID

Has anyone matched the 1972 Candy Red to a house of color paint or something similar? I'm going to have to paint an XS2 and could use help with the color match. I know Yamaha never issued what they used. Any help would save me money and time I'm sure. Regards, CPKID

Need stock XS1 type mirrors . Clamp on type with Yamaha logo on backside of mirror . Regards, CPKID

Rebuild nearing completion . I've rebuilt transmission only on engine. It ran fine other than poping out of first gear. Replaced wiring harness with better 71 . It's not perfect , but it's a good job. Stripped down and painted frame. New tires and rear brakes. Will need new 70 shocks from Mikes...

Hi folks, Need an XS1 tail light. It's sort of rectangular. I could get a reproduction for 20.00 , but it looks cheap. Let me know . Found a basket case I'm foolish enough to rebuild. This might take years. Anything else you think I'll need and you have I might be interested. Regards, CPKID

Need battery box for restoration. Also need air filter boxes stock

Looks like I gotta split casings. I want to get ready and wondered if I could swap out my 70 transmission for a 1972 ? Regards, CPKID

Hi guys, Getting the XS1 hopefully running good before a teardown over the winter. I rebuilt carbs, adjusted valves, points and replaced plugs . Rewired it pretty much after years of hackers owning it im sure. It now runs pretty good BUT!!! It intermittently pops out of first gear. I...

Ok if you can answer this I will be really impressed. Covers on speedo and tach are dry rotted after 40 years . I can disassemble connecter , but who knows where to get stock look wire cover material ..... Stock appears to be silver in color. I don't want to just wrap it with electrical tape...

Don't ask how but I have all three. Which one should hold it's value and be the keeper. I might keep all three. All three are just about stock , but need paint. I'm planning on learning how to paint with what custom paint costs. WTF I can do it ! My brother says the 1970 is the valuable one, but...

Hi Everybody, I started on my XS1. I noticed the rear taillight bracket looks like it came stock painted silver. Is that correct ? I271785[/ATTACH]"]http://

Need stock seat. I know they sell repro at Mikexs, but maybe someone can part with one and make some $. Let me know. I'm getting closer to stock every day. :thumbsup: Regards, CPKID

I have to buy a die to chase the threads for my cam. You can see from my previous post that they got damaged from a broken advance Assembly. It would be easier to clean the threads than replace the cam. It looks to be 20mm. I'm not sure of the thread size. Is it 20x20x1.5 or 20x20x1 etc ? I'm...

I think I need a cam. Just seeing if ones out there. Or complete head ?