1980

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and have been reading a bunch and don't see much about the TCI ignition system in particular. I just picked up a 1980 xs that has been mostly stripped and caffe'd. It ran well when I got it, carbs recently cleaned, and I have been riding it for about a month. It...

Hello all, the purpose of this log is to chronicle the two projects that I outlined in this post regarding my late father. Once again, I would like to thank you all for the kind words, it means a lot to me to know that he was respected and will be missed by so many. He really was one of the...

Runs fine, The harness was set to be a racing harness, but still works. I don't have time or money anymore to figure out why the clutch lever wont work, drastic shit shift in my lift.... shifting the lever into first and second works, but no lever action. Needs a stator cover. All OEM...

Hey forum'ers, I recently bought a non-running 1980 XS650 and have been bringing it back to life. First of all I want to say that this place has been extremely helpful for getting informed on all aspects of the bike, and most problems I've encountered there is usually a thread with great advice...

Hi everyone, I am new to participating in the forum, but I have had my XS for about 4 years and have done a lot of research and learning on many of the great threads on here. I have very little mechanical experience, but I am learning a lot in this process. I bought the bike several years ago...

Hey guys back to work on the XS650. Hope everyone is doing well! Model: 1980 XS650SG I am rebuilding the engine since last yr I had issues with the cam shaft and I figure now is the time to just rebuild the engine to get it done right. I am looking to get a PMA System that would fit my model...

So I'm having an odd problem with my 1980 XS650 that has seemed to develop within the past couple of weeks. Whenever I go to start the thing with the electric starter, it will crank over perfectly fine but won't fire up until I let off the starter button (when the engine is attempting to slow...

First let me introduce myself. My name is Paul Garrison and thanks for having me on this site. I've been lurking around here for years but never created an account. After finally getting an XS and creating an account, this is my first official post. ****** My 9 year old son (or as he refers to...

So my poor baby took a bad fall in the garage not too long ago :( and the result of that fall is a dented gas tank. Was doing some work on her with the center stand down and somehow I bumped the bike wrong and she came down on her right side. Oh well live and let learn. Here are some pictures...

Okay so I have a 1980 xs650 with a pretty much stock break setup with a single caliper/disc setup and a cheap $25 eBay 14mm master cylinder. I got the aftermarket m/c because the original 14mm Master cylinder was pretty much shot and beyond repair. Here's a picture of most of the current setup...

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

This is the end result after modifying my bike over the last 6 months. I'll post the transition pics soon.