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Greetings gents, I am considering purchasing some of these handlebars from Mikes "http://www.mikesxs.net/product/25-0109.html" these are the clubman/cafe handle bars. Can anyone tell me if I am going to need to buy shorter cables? Or can I get away with keeping the stock ones currently on...

Hey boys, I have been having a hard time chasing this problem down. My problem: After about 12 - 15 mins of normal riding, my bike begins to bog and cough a bit like when you are running out of gas. After another minute it gets worse, I have to give throttle at stop to keep from...

1980 Yamaha XS650 Special 6000 Miles - NW Illinois I have a garage find 1980 Yamaha XS650 Motorcycle for sale, with only 6000 miles, in nice condition in need of a good detail. Runs great, only a new battery, fuses, and carb cleaning after sitting for 20 years and it runs strong and hard...

1980 Yamaha XS650 Special 5200 Miles I have a garage find 1980 Yamaha XS650 Motorcycle for sale, with only 5200 miles, exterior in good condition for the year, and mechanicals are great. Runs very nicely, only a new battery, and carb cleaning after sitting for 20 years and it runs strong and...

What's up boys, I want to upgrade my charging system so that I can add on some goodies. One of which is heated handgrips, and a radio would be sweet. Does anyone have experience doing something like this? If so have you been able to add on stuff with or without problems? Thanks...

What's up boys, I'm need an engine guard for my 1980 Special 650 Condition: Prefer something used cause cheaper is better Thanks

What's up guys, I'm looking for an engine guard for my bike and I've searched all over and can't find one. Does anyone know where I can get one? I don't care if its for another bike as long as it fits. Any ideas boys, or know where I can get one? The cheaper the better? Thanks in...

I have a 1980 special 650. I'm a new rider in the light out put is not adequate, especially when riding in medium light conditions. What I really would like do is get a 3 light bar like on modern cruisers, with all halogen or better yet xenon. I also want a brighter tail light/brake light...

Problems: First problem is the bike has to warm up for a full ten minutes on full choke before I can get into first without it dieing. Second, which I think is related to the first but not sure, after about 20 or 30 minutes of riding really nice, the bike begins to loose power on acceleration...

Hello all, I'm new to this forum and to my 650, but I'm starting to love both! Here's my problem, any help would be much appreciated. 1980 Special 650, 3500 miles, sat in a non heated or cooled garage for twenty years, also may have laid on its side for several weeks/months when it was...