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What's going on everybody? I'm Patrick and I'm new to the forum...this is also my first xs650. I bought this solid motor and frame with only 5k miles on it for 175 bucks so I am trying to get familiar with it. I'm ordering a shop manual Friday. But my biggest question is is where are the points...

I have a 1980 xs 650 special II i bought that was stock and had 17,000 miles on it just got done rebuilding it but i did NOT rebuild the engine i have rode it a few times seems fine, just wondering is there anything i need to do special to the engine since i did not rebuild it considering the...

As much as I like the look of a stock XS, the weight, handling and brakes are a bit disappointing. I know that Rickman frames for the XS has been made, as well as various flat track frames, and that Richard Pollock has built some XS street trackers with custom frames. Also, the way the...

Hey everyone Started out riding bicycles Slapped a 66cc motor on one and rode it a few months Decided I wanted to go faster so I put a bigger 212cc on her Eventually I got a 2002 honda shadow 750, rode that for a little over a year before being totaled by a drunk driver A few months later...

Been a long time getting to this point.......didn't want to proceed if I couldn't get the stance right. Backbone lengthened an inch, rake increased a bit, hard tail widened and stretched. Wheelbase is 65". Still have to connect the front legs to the head tube. Harley knock-off 84-99 40-spoke...

For the past couple of years a friend and I have been building a post classic sidecar using an XS 650. We really had no idea how to go about this but have had fantastic support from the local sidecar guys who have been extremely helpful. Ideally we would have used 10 x 5 inch rims but we had a...

Hey guys I am new to this forum I know I don't have a 650 so I will post my 750 project. Fully Custom built chassis 100% TIG Welded. this is what I have done so far. 81 Honda CB 750 Build Here is the XJ 750 pics I have so far [/URL][/IMG] Frame wouldn't work with keeping shafty so...

I just came across the January 2014 issue of Dirt Bike magazine. They have a 3 page article on a hill climber using a nitro methane burning XS 650 engine. Claimed hps is 165. The article may still be available on www.dirtbikemagazine.com. Just thought some forum members may be interested...

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Hey guys I know this isn't the normal on this site and I'm sorry for that but there is a compo on in my city and the photo with the most likes wins I'm entering my 1976 Yamaha xs650C and I was winning but now losing to a Harley so I need some help ALL YOU NEED TO DO IT TAKE 20SECS...

VIN 2F0-15xxxx 1978 or 1979 XS-SF. Missing a few parts. I can't wait to tear it down and see what is salvageable. Ideally everything :shrug: because I'd love to start a custom build. Found it in a scrap yard as the title says $80. Talked him down from $100.

I am wondering if anyone has went with a tan or dark brown leather on the seat and/ or grips with the red/white paint combo? I am wondering how that looks. I am thinking of making. My color scheme black for most every thing except the paint(frame,engine covers and possibly wheels also(. I really...

I aquired this bike in the most unusual way and i have greatly admired these bikes for some time so i am anxious to dive in to this build. Helo me get started?:eek:

Hi guys, So I have been searching for the past few days answers and still cant quite work it out. There isnt much that someone hasnt encountered and someone else hasnt already answered out there but for the life of me I am stuck on this one. Please bare with me. This will be long but...

Hey so, I went ahead and replaced my friction plates and springs on my clutch. While it was down I also replaced the valve springs... But anyways.... Love the new torque it has and when I'm riding everything is smooth... But when I start slowing down and try to shift down (I have a foot clutch...

I found this video about a 14 year old boy who built his own bike, and it totally blew my mind. Well, not really, but what it did is to fill me with regret about not doing this with my son. Enjoy this! https://www.yahoo.com/autos/this-14-year-old-boy-and-his-home-made-motorbike-129642350152.html

Alright guys, Here is the deal, I picked up this 1971 Yamaha RT1 360 from a guy by trading a mini bike frame. I took it home, tore it down, and started my build. I'm a good bit of the way done with it already and my goal is to turn this thing around in a month or less. I'm building my own...

Ok so this winter I'm going to pull a lot off my bike and get to butifying that bad boy. I'm hoping for some input from a few people who know what there doing. #1 the seat springs use rivit nut on the cross member. They like to slip out and there not in the location. Would welding over the holes...

I'm picking up a 72 RT2 360 tomorrow. I've attached pictures and a similar goal. Anyone have any experience/ parts or advice with these? Here's what I'm picking up: Here's what I want to go with:

Has anyone done a 750 big bore Kit?? I hear a lot of bad stuff about it and can't deside if I wanna do it or just put the money into a full rebuild with port and polished heads maybe performance valves and springs etc, the 750 kit cost about $2000 Australian all up If u have nothing to add to...