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This is how I picked her up!

Up for grabs is a rigid hardtail Yamaha XS 650 project with title and matching free spinning motor. Frame is ready to go and this comes with a second free spinning motor. One has electronic ignition. Rims have been sand blasted already, just need paint. Tires and tubes are new. I have a bin of...

Hi All, Just joined and picking up my "new" '78 XS650E on Saturday. I've recently finished a CB550 brat-style and intended to move on to the XS and do something similar. BUT...I went to see the bike tonight and it was way better than I thought. It has certainly been lovingly cared for and is...

My custom chopper, 2+ years in the making. Started full stock all-original, barn find. The only thing 100% original left is the clutch lever. :-) 19" total stretch with hard-tail, gooseneck and 45-degree rake custom springer.

Hello first post on this forum, been lurking it for well over a year now. Does anybody on here know where I can find an 5" extended 2-1 throttle cable that will work with the XS Performance Keihin Carb Kit? been searching all over the web and cant seem to find any. Really would appreciate any...

I'm getting a 79 xs650 in two days, and plan on getting what I need to make it run. Any recomendations on websites for parts or aftermarket parts? I'ts been in a garage for six years but still is in pretty good shape. Anything thing I should look for right away? I'm a bit new to bikes for...

Hey all, wanted to start a quick build thread on my 1980 xs650. This is my first ever project build and I have already learned a ton! This site is amazing! I am on a time and budget crunch with this build. Leaving in May for the military and want to get this on the road before then and on a...