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Hi All, Happy new to all XSers. Lets hope 2023 will be better than 2022, and we finally get rid of the bloody COVID virus. Crackers.

Hi Guys, I'm chasing a seat/helmut for a 78 79 special. Has anyone got a spare one with a key? Thanks Crackers

Hi Guys, Could someone please advise in regards to removing the gear cover plate, by removing the cover plate is any starter gears going to be impacted by removing the cover? I presently have an oil leak dripping from the under side of the cover plate. I note that there is a shaft on inside of...

Hey Aussie XS owner, Where the bloody hell are you. Isn't this web a complete wealth of knowledge, every time i go on this site i'm amazed how much interest there is in these old bikes and the amount of knowledge people have about these olde bike too. Crackers.

Hi All, I'm chasing some info on disc caliper sizes. I have an earlier set of forks 34mm and wondering what disc calipers fit? I know the later model calipers don't fit. I've seen XS's with calipers that bolt directly to the forks unlike the later models that use the floating caliper. Can...

Hi All, Wondering if anyone has come across this issue before. I went to drain my oil in my 78 special, and to my surprise i had at least 5 litres of fluid. It seemed to be a mixture of both oil and petrol. The bike has been sitting around for about 6-9 months prior and when starting for...

Hi Guys, I'm having troubles trying to get my bike to run. The engine is a 75 model 447, newly re-built. My ignition timing is prefect, valve timing perfect too. Running points. I'm running CV carbs 34mm. I've pulled them to bits cleaned them out, cleaned all jets and passageways, a number...

Hi Guys Need some advice on the BS 34. Just installed them on my 75 bobber newly rebuilt motor. Do the carbs need a air filter to run properly? I've been playing around with the fuel air mixture and have the bike running quite well from idle to 2/3 throttle, however it sounds like its...

Hi Guys, Starting a engine for the first time, checking the ignitiion for spark and timing. Is there a chance that the ATU in the cam shaft be placed in 180 degrees out? I'm getting not expected reading when looking at the points opening and closing. Its hard see to the high spots...

Hi All, Wondering if anyone has played around with different front calipers? The single piston jobs work well for the seventies models, but the later day stuff works better! I have a couple of XS's a 78 and 75 models but also have a R6. The R6 has 4 piston calipers both sides. Maybe...

Hi Guys, Does anyone know how to align the inner shaft within the cam? Is there a pin to align it? at the moment i have just placed the cam within the motor and there seems to be no alignment for the inner shaft, so when the cam turns the inner shaft will also turn and open/close the...

Hi Guys, Does anyone know when the Tee shirts are being sent out? I'm hanging out to get mine, i'll going to be the only kid on my block with one. Thanks Crackers

Hi Guys, Does anyone have the measurements for the brackets that holds the two carbies together? The upper one. The lower bracket is a small angle piece, which is screwed into the body of the carbs. I'll need to make these. The reason i ask is I'm about to assembly two carbs to a new...

Hi Guys, Can someone advise if they have had any difficulties getting new valve stem seals in? I've bought some seals from the UK and have had lots of trouble getting them to fit over the valve guide. I thought that they should simply be a firm fit, going on with a little force. These...

Hi All, Does anyone know if any model swing arm will fit any frame? I know there is a difference between the disc and drum brake swing arms but not sure if there are the same size that fits into the frame at the pivot point. Measured by 75 model frame at the pivot point and its 200mm...

Hi All, Just recently joined this site, been reading some of the tech posting. A wealth of information. I'm currently located in Melbourne Australia and a member of the XS 650 club here. I'm currently rebuilding an 447 engine for my 75 hard tail, no doubt i'll use some of the information here...