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    XS 650 in Motorcycle Classics

    There"s a street tracker build in the sept oct issue of motorcycle classics magazine, nothing as special as a mule but a nice bike never the less. According to the magazine there where 250,000 yamaha Xs 650's produced. Also Xs in this months cafe magazine. Just thought some of you guys might be...
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    To those whining about mikes xs

    It"s getting rather old all this whining about mikes. I have a great idea stop buying parts from him if your so damn unhappy, or better yet step up to the plate and open your own XS parts store. With 3 articles in 3 different magazines on the XS 650 this month you should do great and make tons...
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    Fork Boots

    Anyone know of a good source for fork boots for xs 35mm forks. Heard there where problems with mikes. Last set I had got at a swap meet from a triumph guy they where awesome perfect fit good rubber et. I just want a pair that fit well and will last a few years.Thanks
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    Anyone Having or had this problem Gear ratio

    Been riding xs's on and off for over 20 years and just got back into them about 5 years ago built 3 and all have the same problem.I"m always trying to shift into 6th gear. When I first got back into them I remember taking my 77 out riding with bro inlaw and sis. When we got on the highway I...
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    No Rakes

    How come all you guys chopping up xs"s don't rake the front end? SOme of these bikes would look so much better,and handle nicer if you got rid of the 27 degree stock rake, hell even a 32 would give the bike nicer lines. Now go ahead and hate on me.
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    Wanted - Standard tank needed

    need a tank asap 75-77 standard would be great. Thanks have cash in hand
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    Wanted - Standard tank needed

    Looking for a useable standard tank have cash and will make a quick transaction
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    Wanted - Wanted standard gas tank any shape ok

    need a standard tank for a friend of mine looking for something cheap. Don't care about paint job or if there's alittle rust. Also have many parts to trade
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    Ethanol finally getting the bad press it deserves

    Was watching the local news and surprised to see an anti ethanol piece(The Truth). Turns out boaters are starting to suffer from the ethanol according to a number of boat mechanics.I know nothing is gonna change it, but its good to see the truth on the news for a change.
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    Running High octane 100++

    Was wondering if anyone out there is buying gas at their local airport,racetrack et. Was just curious if there's a huge noticeable improvement in running 100+ octane without the damn ethanol that's destroying our bikes and cars both new and old.
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    Dry Clutch Anyone

    Would really like to give the xs a dry clutch. Perhaps some of the over achievers like travis and cowboy might have a word to say about it. Actually would really like to hear from anyone with an interest and or expeirence building one.It just seems to me to be well worth it and I don't know why...
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    heads up for Pamco users

    Just wanted to give everyone using the Pamco a heads up.I went to check my timing because she wasn't running well and noticed some small shavings upon further inspection I noticed that both screws holding the pickup and the small PC board where lose due to years of vibration.I don't know if this...
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    Travis threatens to kick me off

    I DONT WANT TO BE A MEMBER OF A SITE WHERE U CANT SPEAK YOUR MIND.IN AMERICA WE CALL IT FREEDOM OF SPEECH.I'M GONE!!!!:thumbsup: FOR THOSE THAT PM'D ME WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THERE BIKES I SENT YOU A MESSAGE WITH MY EMAIL SO U CAN STILL REACH ME.
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    When will the xs650 hardtail fad end

    It"s sickening to me that all these bikes are being chopped up,but it's even worse that they all look the same. If I see another tc bros weld on hardtail with a sportster tank,whitewalls,and a yellow lens in the headlight I'm gonna freak. If your gonna chop do something different, be creative...
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    Make Offer - 1972 on craigslist for 1750

    http://glensfalls.craigslist.org/mcy/1632577583.html
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    OIL Cooler

    Was just wondering what kind of oil coolers and or filter combinations are you guys running on the xs.Also I will take all ideas, theories, et. Been thinking about building some new designs to put into production so I can lose some money.
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    Thank you

    Just wanted to say Thank you to the people that put this site up,I know alot of people were bummed when 650 rider went away,and I think this site we"ll be even better in the future.Cheers
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