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If i wanna switch to one inch bars other than replacing risers is there anything else to consider? I'm not using the original controls or anything anyways. Just seems there are alot more controls and things available for 1 inch bars. Any input would be nice. Like I said I don't see any issues...

OK, so here's where I plead ignorance. I bought a NOS Barnett universal throttle assembly and the old kit looks great. I thought I'd be able to use a stock throttle cable, but pushing the stock cable up into the housing, there is no way to actually secure it. The other problem I have is that...

Does anyone out there know how to dismantle XS1 instruments for cleaning/ refurb????? T-O-S

ok due to multiple reasons and a Jeep (no not the one I was looking for), its time to get back to the bikes. last thing I did was take out the old races from the neck because i plan to replace the stockers. pics would be great but where did you get yours? or just post a link to the...

Anyone make a nice set of 1 or 2 inch risers for a 7/8 bars for a stock 650 front end? I ordered a biltwell keystone handle bars and want something pretty, maybe billet, scribed, something nice. Thanks

I really do not like the factory switch boxes (hold the switches). Is there any other options that you guys have found and are using for 7/8" bars? Even something off of another bike. I need to rewire the entire bike anyway. Thanks

i have an 1980 sx650 special and i hate the handle bars to laid backed. can anyone reccomend better ones that will work with my controls. i might try to straighten the stock ones.

I want to install rear sets on 79 special.probably from OMAR's.The installation looks pretty straightforward.I'm concerned about the difficulty of bending the kickstarter.I tried to find info on this without any success.can anyone help...

Looking for pictures, descriptions, tips on how to mount a (standard) mid control brake pedal on a TC bros hardtail frame for drum brakes. Any help would be much appreciated!

So i wanna go with a hand shifter and was wondering if anybody knew of sombody making something for the xs??i really like this set up.. Any ideas???

So I picked up a set of vingatge 1" z-bars for my build and want to keep front end original.. anyone have any idea where I can get risers that will work with the factory set up?

Does anyone know where i can get information on a right side jockey shifter? I've contacted G&L Choppers but they don't return my emails. I seriously want to get this done before i powdercoat the frame.

Im making rear sets for my 72 XS1B cafe project. My mounts fit fine on my frame, using the stock foot peg mount studs. I took them to my father-in-laws, to try on his 76, and they dont fit. The center to center distance of off by about .150. (4mm). I know they made frame changes through the...

How do the tapered bearing work do they just slide on like the stock bearings? These r the ones i have http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STEERING-STEM-BEARINGS-YAMAHA-XS-650-XS650-1977-1983-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5195ebbd83QQitemZ350407605635QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_3479wt_902

Ok I know the info is out there, and I've seen them before, but now I can't seem to find any for the life of me. :doh::banghead: Would someone kindly provide me some links of places where I can buy some 3-4" risers for my bike? I'm just looking to raise my handlebars up more than stock...

Went for a ride today. Feels like the front end is fighting me to track a straight line. Winds were very low so I don't think it was because I was being pushed around. The bike felt like it wanted to pull to the right. Front tire is inflated properly and not wobbling. Rear tire is tracking...

Has any ever made a set of clip on bars for their bike? Any one have any ideas on how to do it without a welder? :shrug:

I am working on a project to use a front disc brake but hide the master cylinder on the bike and operate it with a cable pull lever like the clutch side. I remember seeing this done somewhere? Anyone try this? Maybe use a rear master and build a belcrank lever to attach the cable to. I see...

Looking to get some small 1" controls for clutch and throttle. Ordered some cheapie stuff from my local harley shop and the stuff that came was huge. I have seen lots of bikes with smaller form factor controls, but can never find them for sale. Just want something really small, not the length...

Got tired of searching so I figured I would just go ahead and ask... I know it can be done, yamaha_chop has one on his build but what has to be done in order to fit a sport bike front end to a xs650 frame? Does the year matter? What bike it comes off of? modifications that need to be done...