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    Wanted - Nice bright set of headers for 1976-1978 xs650

    Looking for a nice set of exhaust headers for 76-78 xs650. Please respond with condition, price, and pictures please. Also, clean tank/sidecovers that match. Thanks!!
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    Wanted - Other brand parts needed

    Hello all, I trust this is not a faux pas, but looking for some parts for a 67 Honda Scrambler. Have some rusty parts I would like to replace. Right now, looking for handlebars, grab rail, air filters, brake/clutch cables, mirrors (stock if possible). Or even a parts bike if one is out...
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    Wanted - Other brand parts needed

    Hello all, I trust this is not a faux pas, but looking for some parts for a 67 Honda CL77 (305cc) Scrambler. Have some rusty parts I would like to replace. Right now, looking for handlebars, grab rail, air filters, brake/clutch cables, mirrors (stock if possible). Or even a parts bike if one...
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    Motorcycle shipper recommendations

    Hello all, I am looking to get a recommendation for shipping a motorcycle. Would you good folks provide shippers you have dealt with that have been good experiences. Recent examples would be great. Also, ones you may have used that you would avoid in the future. Also, has anyone used...
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    Info on non-XS650 parts that are the same as on XS650

    Hello all, I have obtained a 1974 TX650 in rough shape and will attempt a ground up restoration. Probably won't be cost effective, but a good candidate to learn on. Something I think I may have stumbled across is that other Yamaha models may share some of the same parts as the TX650...
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    Wanted - Early style front fender and stock exhaust

    Looking for a clean early style front fender, the kind with the support struts. And, a set of stock early style exhaust, no holes or major damage. Cleaner the better. Thanks
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    1974 tx650 paint question

    Hi all, I have a rough 1974 (according to frame number) TX650 that I am considering restoring. In all the reference material, they usually mention only the color Cinnamon Brown offered that year. However, on this site, found a catalog picture that show what appears to be another optional...
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    Wanted - Yamaha xs saddlebags

    Hi all Looking for a set of the older vintage hard xs650 saddlebags, that kinda look like the old Bates bags. I have located a stock NOS yamaha saddlebag mount for them, now want to get a set of bags to match, or close to a match. Don't need to be pristine, and willing to clean up and paint...
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    How to get Florida title

    All, I have managed to obtain a few old XS650's, and some do not have titles. May I get some info from someone on how to obtain a title in Florida? In searching for this info, seen a number of threads on this, but would like to know how to do it in Florida. In visiting my local tag agency...
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    Wanted - Plastic side covers for 1980 Special

    Hi all Looking for a pair of the plastic side covers for a 1980 XS650 Special. These are the kind that just push on and clip into rubber grommets on the frame. Would like to get a solid pair not cracked or destroyed. Finish doesn't have to be great because I am going to paint them any way...
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    Rust spots in factory paint - How to remove

    Hello all, I am currently heading towards mounting a xs 750/850 standard tank on my xs650 (don't remember which standard model one it was) that has pretty nice factory paint job. The paint is black with silver panels towards the front with yellow YAMAHA decals. The silver panel on one side...
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    Wanted - Drive chain guide, drive chain tensioners, chain guard

    All, Looking for the chain guide that is just below the front drive sprocket, the part that has a rubber piece on top, and that protects the shifter arm. Also looking for a nice set of drive chain tensioner's, and a clean chrome chain guard. This will all be for a 1980 Special...
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    XS850 special saddlebag mounts on xs650 special

    Hi all, Looking at what appears to be a factory saddlebag mounting system (brackets, guards, etc.) that are for a XS850 SG. Will these mounting points (where these brackets attach to the bike) to make them viable for use on a XS650SG special model? It looks as though they mount to the shock...
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    Respirator recommendations

    Hello all, Looking at using some of the Spraymax 2K for painting in the future and would like a recommendation for a respirator suitable for use with that product. Something locally obtainable, hopefully, from Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Thanks
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    Wanted - XS650 Special Hard Case Saddlebag mounts

    Hi all, Looking for a set of saddlebag mounts that will allow mounting on a 1980 XS650 Special. I am told that there are factory type mounts. If you have these and hopefully bags too, I will be most interested. Thanks!
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    Mounting Givi 36L hard cases on Special

    Greetings all, I have come across a couple of Givi 36L hard cases that I am thinking about mounting on a 1980 Special. Have any of you suggestions on a feasible rack/mount that could tie the two together? I suspect I will have to cob something together, but maybe someone has done this before...
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    Wanted - Hard saddlebags for airhead bmw

    I know this is a XS650 thread, but I thought I might ask about these anyway. Many folks seem to have a lot of bikes, and perhaps they might have a set of these. Looking for fiberglass or metal saddlebags for a vintage 1971 BMW R75/5. Would need the mounting brackets too. If you have a set...
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    Wanted - exhaust sys. for 1980 xs650 Special - nice

    Would like to obtain a nice exhaust system for my bike. trying to upgrade to make it look original and restored. If in Florida, I can arrange to pick up locally.
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    Wanted - front fender, chain guard, exhaust system - Nice

    Hello all, I am trying to gradually upgrade the condition on my 1980 XS650 Special. My front fender looks good from a distance but has the old chrome look up close. Would like to upgrade it to something that shines nice up close. Also looking for a chain guard in similar condition. Mine...
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    Wanted - xs650/SR500 Tachometer

    I am looking for a XS650 tachometer that has the 3 indicator lights: Neutral, Turn, High beam. I believe some 77 -78 models had this. I also think the SR500 had this as well. Thanks!
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