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    80-83 motors the same?

    Are the 80-83 model year motors the same? My bike is an 83 and I have found a 80 motor but want to make sure the ignition and such is the same and it will bolt up. Im pretty sure it will but just making sure. Thanks
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    Got the bottom end split. Anything is should look out for?

    Guys/Gals, The link above will take you to my problem. I have posted on here before about this same problem but have since replaced the cam guide which showed some wear into the aluminum. Didn't stop it! I have adjusted the cam tension replaced the cam bearings and still nothing. So...
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    How to change cam bearings without breaking cam chain???

    I am going to change my cam bearings today i have heard it can be done without breaking the cam chain. Anybody have the secret to this do you just slacken the cam chain and push them on and off one at a time? Thanks in advance Eric
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    Wanted - 83 xs650 motor or with same ignition different year

    Looking for a motor for relatively cheap that runs with no bad noises like the cancer i currently have. Anything that has the same ignition as an 83 motor will work as long as i can swap it out. Thanks
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    engine whining when revving up? Help

    I have a 83 xs650 motor is stock and has pod filters, straight exhaust, and i have rejetted it with the mikes xs kit. When the bike is just ideling and i give it gas as well as when i am riding it i get a whining sound coming from what seems the front part of the motor hard to tell. I just...
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    Wanted: Rotor side collar??

    Alright apparently that wasn't the only part i needed it shows on the parts diagram that i need a collar that goes between the caliper holder and the dust cap. If anybody happens to have this part send me a pm and well set up how to get it to me. Thanks Eric Wiget Heres the parts diagram...
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    Wanted - 78-80 rotor side dust cap needed!!

    I am converting from spoke wheels to mag wheels and i have all the parts i need except for the rotor side dust cap that goes between the caliper holder and the bearings. It has to be that side though i tried to see if the other side dust cap would fit but it does not. Any help would be awesome...
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    spoke to mag wheels question???

    I just purchased a rear mag wheel with disc brake and a front mag wheel with a disc brake they are for 78-80 model xs's. my question is when going from rear drum spoke wheel to rear mag disc wheel what needs to be done to get the spacing right? I know i am going to have to modify something to...
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