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Hey fellas. I have recently re-built my motor and put it back in my bike. Here is a video of the bike running. Please watch it and let me know if you think the motor sounds abnormal at all especially towards the end of the video...also after riding the bike a few times now she makes a "whirling"...

Hello all. I have recently swapped in an 83 motor into my 78xs650e. My old motor was oil deprived due to a cracked oil pump...anyways. I have done all of the engine rebuild on the 83 and put it into the chassis. Everything runs very well. All timed well, carbs tuned right, Pamco ignition works...

Can anyone tell me the proper steps in adjusting the steering neck on my 78 xs?

Does anyone know if there are any differences in the Yamaha camshafts from 77 thru 82? Also, I am re-building my entire motor (for the second time) due to me blowing a hole in the right piston. As I removed the top end I noticed that the cams as well as the rocker arms are making a very weird...

Hey guys. I am looking for an auto advance unit. Mainly just need the mounting bracket that has the slot in the back that fits on to the camshaft but I will buy the assembly if I have to. Please let me know!

Hi fellas, I recently completed a top end re-build on my motor. I begin to re-assemble everything and put the motor back in the bike. Everything appears to be going fine until I try the starter button to turn the motor over to check my ignition timing. I push it and nothing happens. Mind you...

Hey fellas. So I noticed I had a pretty bad seeping head gasket so I dropped the motor today and tore down the top end to see what was up. I have a lot of carbon build up on the tops of the pistons and the valves. The cylinders themselves don't look bad. Besides the gasket being bad and seeping...

Hello guys! My 78 special has had sloppy front brakes(I have a single disk) ever since I got her running. I felt it necessary to bleed the brake system and rebuild the front caliper as well as put in new pads. Well, I rebuilt the caliper which needed to be done so very badly. Put in new seals...

Hey guys. My battery is dying in 100 mile intervals. I purchased the CBTX14AHL-BS AGM Battery from mikes xs. Currently on the bike that uses electricity I have a stock headlamp, starter motor, aftermarket taillight, a aftermarket 2.25" speedo and tac, and the pamco ignition with the high output...

Hey fellas. I have had my bike up and running now for about 2 weeks now and have put 200 miles on her since she sat for a while. I am having just a few issues that I want to have a second opinion on. The bike starts up very well after installing the pamco high output ignition. I am getting a...

Hey guys. I put together my xs which had been sitting for a while and finally when I got her up and running she seems to be going a little haywire. First off she absolutely hates to be cold, as soon as I start her up with the choke on the revs up to about 4000RPM and I have to manually hold the...

Hi guys. Something weird is happening with my bike. I thought my relay was bad because I wasn't getting battery voltage to the tower that connects right to the starter so I bought a new one. The same thing is now happening with this relay. What I do know is I am getting battery voltage to the...

Ok, so I have had my bike running now for about a week. A few things are bothering me about it and I need some advice. First off, the bike will not idle to save it's life. It fluctuates so much from 1500-3000rpm and as i adjust the idle screw in and out it just seems to have a mind of its own...

So what are your guys thoughts on changing over to duel disks on your bikes? I have heard mixed reviews on whether or not its a good upgrade or not.

Hello all! After much deliberation I have decided to purchase the 14-0911 Pamco ignition system for my 78 xs 650 special and do away with the points. This is most likely a dumb question but I will ask anyways. I would like to know if there is any special modifications that need to be done to...

Hi guys. I am re-building my 78 xs650se. I am putting it all back together now and I am not able to get the bike to start. Starter motor is turning over motor just fine and is very strong. Good spark to both plugs and the carbs have been cleaned. The bike has not ran in at least a year. I do not...

I am rebuilding my 1978 Yamaha XS650SE. I re-painted the frame black and also replaces the stock handle bars with black club man bars. I am having difficulty getting a good ground at my starter switch and engine stop switch. I can ground them back to the battery but not on the engine case. I am...