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    Rat Racer - 1980 XS650 - MA

    Just wondering how the wife liked the wedding gift ?
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    For Sale - I have a set of original carbs from a 1978 xs 650 special for sale.

    I'm still interested. Do you have a paypal account ? If not, how would you want payment ?
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    For Sale - New and Used Parts for sell

    Where are the pictures of your carbs? I'm looking for a decent set to rebuild.
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    Hesitation off idle

    Looks like they will be coming off again. Thanks for your input gentlemen !
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    Hesitation off idle

    I picked up a 1980 SG that has been sitting much of its life. It reads about 3300 miles on the odometer and is still sporting the original dry cracked Yokohama tires.The amount of tread left on them would indicate the mileage being correct. After cleaning the carbs and replacing a pourous float...
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    Petcock and Gas Tank Question

    I believe you must have a 1974 TX650A.....
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    Nylon rear sprocket?

    Back in the late 70's, I believe the most popular 2 into 1 exhaust was a J&R header. It came with 2 different baffles. One was very quiet and restrictive, and one was not. The baffle was held in by somewhat of a set screw setup that didn't hold very well.With the baffle out,it gave a definite...
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    front master cylinder replacement

    Thanks for input on this Angus. I just might have to buy a new m/c if my spare doesn't work out. Paul
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    front master cylinder replacement

    Thank you Leo for your insight. I'm going to check the bore size of the spare m/c that i have. My GL is an 83, which is the first year of the linked brakes, so the front m/c only actuates one disc. The rear m/c actuates the rear disc,as well as one of the fronts. I had already taken onto...
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    front master cylinder replacement

    I have an aftermarket front master cylinder that I bought for my 83 Goldwing and didn't end up using. I was thinking about using it on one of my 80 SG's that I've changed to the superbike handlebars. Have any of you used one of the aftermaket master cylinders or am I looking for trouble by using...
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    TX 650 Question Raised Tank Badges or decals

    That is the setup that's on my TX. My serial # is S650xxx6552 with a manufacture date of 10/72.
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    TX 650 Question Raised Tank Badges or decals

    Gary, do you have a photo of the early style front rotor that doesn't bolt to the hub?
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    TX 650 Question Raised Tank Badges or decals

    I'll have to get back to you over the weekend Gary. I need to get down to where I store my TX and take a look.
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    TX 650 Question Raised Tank Badges or decals

    I purchased a 73 a few years back and it indeed has a decaled replacement tank on it. I also have the original badged tank that is keyed the same as the ignition.I don't remember where I heard it but supposedly the decal tanks are replacement tanks that were available from yamaha to replace the...
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    Just a I got r running video TX650

    Nice looking 73 you have there Gary ! What plans do you have for this one ?
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    XS2 Candy Red

    Hey Stone, what year are these pieces off ?
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    Which tyres do I choose?

    Pete, how long ago did you have a problem with the shinko's ? I heard the quality has improved as of late .....
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    Wanted - XS650 frame and engine wanted

    Joe, if you just type in xs into the search line, it should come up. I just tried it and it was still there.
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    Wanted - XS650 frame and engine wanted

    If you look on the Greater Boston Craigslist, there is one listed in Norton, Ma. Expect to pay about $500 minimum for a project bike with a clean title.
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