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I just purchased a 77D model with stock gages and no crazy about the centre light cluster.Did the 78,79 standards have the same units or did yamaha change everything over to smaller light cluster same as the specials.Will that newer smaller cluster fit my bike,(wireing and mounting)or do i need...

Hey guys, took bike to work yesterday and when starting up bike to go home I notice my tach wasn't working:yikes: what could this be and how to fix?

I'm looking for a folding shift lever that will work on my 1978 XS 650 Standard, the "Yambler". I need to start carrying a spare (along with the brake and clutch levers) but haven't been able to find a cross reference for a folding one. I did find this applying Google to the part number for...

I've checked my rear alignment a few times and it's lined up perfect. When I'm cruising along and then hit the rear brake I feel a slight pulse to the left plus I've noticed the tire then rubs the swingarm a bit. Since my alignment is fine and has not changed, I'm thinking either worn brake pads...

Fellers I had these RAMHORN handlebars on my BSA A10 back in 1977. The bike disappeared. I have been on the look out for any sign of it for, let's see, 36-37 years, nuttin' (could it have been the one-armed man?). Then a couple of weeks ago the bars turned up on eBay. I bought them, and they...

When I'm riding the speedo needle goes up and down. Like if I might be going 75, the needle would be going up and down from 70 to like 80, never settles on one number. The tach is slow responding but seems pretty accurate once the bikes warm. Stock gauges. Does this sound like a cable issue or...

This is my first motorcycle, so while my mechanical aptitude is quite good, I don't have a ton of experience with how things should "feel". My clutch seemed a bit hard to pull to me, but I didn't think it was that unreasonable. But then my friend stopped by on his '09 Honda CBR600RR, and was...

My 10 miniapes don't have knurling, Ive tightened them down , the bolts are not stripped. but every now and then, I have to loosen the clamps and reposition them. any suggestions? ok, I know the real answer is to get a set of bars with knurling, but the price increase is more than a few...

Bike kickstarts hard. Has been sittin,not sure how long but it take all my 150lb of weight to push the lever down and then some. Even after plugs were pulled. Bike hasnt ran yet. Just recent pulled the motor because of the left cylinder no compression. Intake valve not seating. After pulling...

I'm thinking about going with some Nissin controls on my build but my handlebars are 1". Whats the best way to go about opening that hole up?

Fellers Would some kind friend please tell me if the speedotacho assembly sits on top or below the top yolk Secondly, I am waiting for my Vernier calipers to arrive, but in the meantime does anyone know the internal diameter of the yoke holes to attach the speedo/tacho assembly? I want...

Good morning. I have an '80 Special II and I am wanting to eliminate the electronics from the handlebars (leaving the throttle, brake lever, MC, I am assuming the brake light switch, and clutch - I will be getting a new lever set for this). One thing I have been trying to figure out, is how to...

Anyone know how I can take my speedo apart to clean the inside of the glass? My speedo has some sort of discoloration on the inside. Must have had some moisture inside at one point maybe?

Hey all, I know some of you have a bunch of CAD drawings for various parts. Just wondering if anyone has already done up a CAD drawing for a set of solid riser bushings, so I can just give it to my mate and get him to make them for me? That would be great. Cheers Ryan

Looking to get a internal throttle kit for 1" bars. There's quite a few brands out there and not sure if one design/quality is superior over the other These are the one's I'm considering. Looking for suggestions before I pull the trigger. Exile Cycles Posh Thanks, Johann

Does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement throttle that includes the perch for the decompression lever? I am moving the kill switch to the other side or maybe hidden under the triple tree area, and don't need a starter button, but wanted to keep the decompression lever for easier...

Hi! I wonder if anobody knows of a lighter kickstarter that may fit the XS splines. Maybe an alloy one from a 500 motocrosser or enduro bike? If it will clear moderate rearsets, even better!

Ok i find myself at another cross roads. I'm trying my best to prepare the frame for all mounts and am at the rearsets. I have seen some bitchen ones that fit the stock pegs, however I intend on adding a new swing arm and disc brake to the rear wheel. I've seen some very nice rearsets by...

In the process of building a desert sled - just like I used to race when I was a kid - I'm making new foot peg mounts which position the pegs lower and more rearward. The stock mounting studs will intrude on my ankles a bit and I'm inclined to just cut them off. BUT, I've always been good about...

XS650 Clutch cable experiments and tidbits This is a companion piece to the XS650 clutch actuator experiments: Clutch worm actuator experiment and tidbits Clutch worm mod testing Clutch pushrod experiment and tidbits I've rounded up 5 different clutch cables to be...