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you can take a look here http://www.650motorcycles.com/StarterRemoval.html . good luck

hi yamabob83 , that sounds a lot like the sound i had on my bike, it also sounds like the sound i heard on a youtube clip of a xs with a bad starter gear ( #4 ) i think i looked again but cant find it .I was sure mine was a starter gear not disengaging but mine ended up being that front can...

Cant help you ,but perhaps if you could get a youtube clip of the bike running and post it someone with more experience than myself may be able to steer you in the right direction. peace

oakBehringer , i love the seat. Thanks for posting this. I don't think it will rub but i will let you know if i build one and try it out . peace

Thanks guys , that really helps. I just got back from a short trip with the family so i should be able to check out the bike early in the week I will let you know what i find. peace

thanks for the replies guys , it might not be a bad thing if it's not the quickest thing out there as this will be my buddies first bike. I wonder if they are as durable as the 650 ?

Hi guys , i was wondering if anyone has had any experience with a 77 xs 500. I am looking at one and i really dont know much about the 500, so i was hoping for some feedback. I have been looking to build a lite cafe for a buddy of mine who lives in the city ( it would probably rarely see the...

you can get at the guide on the front side of the motor without breaking the chain , with the damper out the chain should be slack enough to get the cam to slide out.I used a wire to keep a hold of the chain so it didn't fall in to the motor ,then lift the cylinder head up , the chain should...

Good luck with the tear down , I cant tell you if it's normal regarding your chain. Dont forget to check the cam chain guide thats where if found the trouble on mine .Let us know how you make out. peace

hi Ludlow , I have a 72 as well and a similar thing happened to me. My bike had been stored for about 15 years when i brought it out and started it up it and ran fine for about a week save for a backfire problem on the left side , while i was trying to get the carbs to play nice I thought i...

I love the flag , i wanted to put one on my tank but i couldn't get it to work out right so i decided i will put one on my jacket.

Horrible news , I am not too comfortable with forums ( in fact this is the only one i belong to ) but with in a short period of time reading his post i felt comfortable enough to send him a PM regarding tire choice for my xs2 . Some people's helpful nature is apparent even across a forum. I will...

love the look of your ride ..... nice job peace

Thanks inxs.

Hey guys, does anyone know where i can get rocker shafts for my 72' , It would appear that one of mine is bent :shrug:. peace

This is great inxs... I am on it sunday, if time permits. great guide .... peace

thanks guys , I really appreciate the help. It sounds I should keep my fingers crossed that mine is still ok.I just got home(midnight here ), I should be able to get to tearing it down on sunday.If all goes well the next question i will post is how to get it back together.lol peace It is nice...

thanks , yep that is my tensioner , I suspected that it may be hard to find a idler as i didn't see it at mikes . I dont know if it needs replacement but i thought i should look while i am in there. peace

thanks Sundie , I may have mixed up the terminology my manual shows something they are calling a idler which lives between the pistons and lower in relation to tensioner. I didn't see a replacement part at mikes xs, is that what you are referring to ? I get you about the rings but i am afraid...

Hey guys , i just have a couple of questions. I am going after the cam chain guide on my 72 , but i am suspicious of the idler as well. Once i have the motor out can i get at the guide with out breaking the chain ? and to get a look at the idler do i have to remove the pistons.I dont have a tool...