1976

From what i heard, the 1976-77 bs38's dont have an o-ring and little washer against that sping on the pilot? Im having a problem where the bike hesitates and breaks up down low when its accelerating. I noticed the pilots looks like they had a tiny bit of gas around them as i was trying to adjust...

Pricing is iffy. I never know what stuff is worth so I find something on eBay in similar condition and match prices that way. You pay shipping! Comes with rear tail light and bulb, all wiring is there. I don't have rear signals for it, but the licence plate bracket and rear reflectors...

I'll start by saying that I'm new to the XS650 and motorcycles in general, but I'm doing my best to learn what's what. I thought I had things worked out and my 1976 XS650 running a few weeks ago, but now I'm having trouble with it again. I first thought it was the charging system, but today I...

For sale, for any reasonable offers + shipping from 92675... A set of OEM XS650 hubs, originally from a 76' model. The front is disc, left or right, 36h. The rear is drum, 48h. The rear does not include the drum plate. These would be excellent candidates for a powdercoat, or a vapor hone...

First time posting. Ive searched far and wide and cant find anything that pertains to my issue. I have a 76 xs650 that was running great. Then broke down one day after riding about 10 mi. After a few min the bike would fire up then die. Thought it was the coils, changed them and the bike...

Hello All, I am looking for a 1970’s XS for my first bike. I love the 70’s style/reliability. Love the XSR700 but kind of want something a little more classic and economical. If you could please help me find something similar I’d really appreciate it. I live around the metro Detroit area and am...

Hello all, time to throw out some feelers. I am contemplating my next project. Most likely another XS650 project, but one from the ground up and a little more custom. In order to fund that, and clear it with the boss, it's 'one in, one out!' she says. So here I am. Possibly ready to part...

Folks ... I thought would share my Bike and story with you. This bike was my first real motorcycle that I bought in May of 1976 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The second picture I have is myself leaving on it from Toronto (after a visit to my parents in Toronto) back to Winnipeg. My actual serial...

Looking for speedometer/tachometer. Just need case and front glass piece so a broken instrument that is still round will do.

Hello everyone, thanks in advance for any support on this one... Currently trying to button up the install of a replacement wiring harness from Mikes, into the 76' resto project. I have been following the diagrams from Clymer, and Jayel's that's in the tech section. There are few...

Hello, for sale are the original head pipes from a 76 model. Decent shape, but could use a little elbow grease. Any reasonable offer accepted. Shipping is roughly $30-40 depending on location. 20x20x8, 15lbs. Thanks!

Title says it all. I need a set of strait and solid 76 & 80 side covers. I don't care about emblems or paint condition as both sets will be painted. I have either tons of parts to trade or will paypal. Please post pics and price (shipped to 78745). Thanks

Hey folks. I have a 1976 xs650 with an rd400 rear end. I understand it is possible to make a spacer to compensate for the sprocket offset. Curious if anyone has an actual photo of this spacer in action? Thanks! -T

I bought this Assembly Manual on eBay recently.

Upon removing the upper pilot box from my '76C, I found thick-stock paper (?) coiled up inside each of the 3 cavities (for 2 turn signal bulbs and 1 brake lining indicator bulb). I assume these serve as a heat-shield to keep plastic from heating up? I'm guessing though. Do I need to keep them...