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Speedometer cable? I mean I see the caps on the ends, I figured it's in a sleeve as the speedo cable is just more or less a long tight spring

My speedometer cable broke on me the other day going down the road. I have a 1980 xs650 Special. I found this one on ebay to replace it. I just wanted some peace of mind if anyone could tell me if it would fit. The description says "1980-1981 Yamaha XS650-2 Special II" With mine being a...

the old rotor was only reading 1 ohm

Oh I'm sorry, I forgot a very important note, why I'm posting instead of searching old topics. When I replaced the rotor and brushes I took a reading and was getting 13~14volts, so it was charging well. That was several weeks ago, why would the system suddenly stop working? I rechecked the...

before the brushes and rotor though it would run for five minutes, now it'll maintain running for 20 some miles, but not recharging.

I have a 1980 special, replaced rotor, reads at 5.7ohms. New alternator brushes, and the timing is spot on. When idling, the battery reads 11.9 volts, and at 3~4k rpms it reads 12.3 or so. What could be my problem now? :banghead:

would the luggage bar from the 81 fit on my 80 special? If so, how much to ship to 44730?

Actually ordered, received, and installed that switch just a few days ago. I really like it, no push to cancel the turn signals anymore, and it wasn't too much of a hassle to put on. If you're running it to stock wiring on your bike make sure to take off the turn signal cancelling unit and...

For instance.... http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-parts-mini-chrome-speedo-speedometer-trip-readout-37-0002.html ^^Says it's calibrated for 60mph @ 2240rpm and...

So, with a 1980 xs650 stock front end mag wheel, the ratio is 1:2.828, and not 2:1? I'm also on the market, it's really easy to find 2:1 ratio aftermarket speedos, but don't wanna buy something I can't slap on.

That's one hell of a ride. The tank with the tail end of the bike couldn't flow any better. That and the big back tire, if I had the cash I'd be all over it too!

Also, matching up the + and - for everything correctly will work? Can I straight plug this into my stock wiring setup, or will it interfere with the safety relays and cancelling units?

I bought a new signal switch, and included are the attachments of the diagrams we studied and copied over to rematch the wires. At first the horn button pressed turned on the high beam light that in the tachometer. We regrounded it, I believe, and the horn works fine. That's the only thing...

Beautiful bike! Where did you get those bars? I want to do a set of risers like that but not sure of the setup, I think I'll use this as my model.

Yeah, I'd really like to drill holes through my case and that cover. But it seems too risky and too permanent. That's a really cool idea with what you did! I think I'm gonna visit the hardware store and look for a heavy mesh guard to trim up and fabricate on.

Is that a metal mesh cover for the alternator on the case? Where did you get that?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Switch-light-turn-signal-yamaha-wr-wrf-tt-wr400-wr250f-/320892143709?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4ab6a9885d#ht_1496wt_961 I have a solder point on my stock 1980 left signal switch that's come undone. I think a new housing would look good for the...

Oh I know! I'm in the canton Massillon area and it was terrifying riding to work today on the bike.

The only way these were fitting were the larger end first. It's a very snug fit between the inner and outer pipe. Not sure why, but it doesn't sound bad. These are only fairly temporary until I can afford the amazing work from Gordon Scott

Same here, I need forward controls on my 650 but don't wanna shell out the $200 just yet