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I want to graft a new spline onto a shift shaft with damaged splines (got 3 to do) and do it for less than the cost of a reproduction part. Do any of you know of other bikes (preferably small commuters so parts are cheap) that have compatible splines to the XS 650. I have been told Yamaha...

Hi everyone, It's my first time on this forum and I am David aka Renard49. So, I bought that Yamaha XS650 from 1971 that was already customed by the previous owner. I am in restoring that queen and I have issues with the wires as the previous dude redid everything and nothing is per...

was just wondering if any one could help me with some info...i have a 74 tx 500 with bad motor (cracked head, picked it up cheap and it looks excellent and is currently registered) and i am picking up a xs 650 special cheap from a buddy.. does anyone know how much hassle i'd be looking at...

Hello and thanks for your time. I bought a 1980 xs650 and I want to know what would be cheaper route to complete the electrical/ignition. All I have is the wiring harness. I'm missing everything else electrical. I need to know what I'm missing and if I should upgrade the system. Thanks again

I am the owner and operator of Speakeasy Motors, I build full custom bikes and hot rods, specializing in metric bikes, primarily XS's and CB's. I am currently in the R&D/ first run production stage of my own parts line, and my first part is XS650 specific and thought you guys may be...

Hey y'all, Does anybody know the builder of this street tracker? I found a mention of "M.E. Motorcycles" somewhere, but I can't find any info on the shop or individual. I'm the editor-in-chief over at BikeBound.com, and I want to make sure the builder gets credited when we share this shot...

Hello Everyone, I've been doing a little google searching on this and have come up with nothing, and wanted input from you guys. I'm hoping to find an "off the shelf" offset front sprocket for my bike as I'm going to run a wider rear wheel and tire and do not want to resort to machining...

My son and I were in the kitchen, looking at an empty tea can. We were like, "I wonder if you could make a speedo out of this?" :)

CL find, Borrani rim WN2 x 21 made in Italy, tire is a 3.00 x 21 Firestone made in Spain. Axle is 14mm x195mm thread to cap. a couple of triangle emblems on the hub and brake plate. Thought this would be cool on a board track type build... The bearings are 17mm ID there was a sleeve that...

hi Guys, I'm new here... quick intro: my name is koen, 28yo and live in Belgium. After I had rebuild my CB750 F2 I was on the lookout for an XS650. CB750: and after: and you see my other CB 750K2 as well. Since I had two 750's on had to go because I really wanted an...

This is my first post, so bear with me on any errors! My name is Evan Favaro and I own and operate Speakeasy Motors out of Wallkill, NY. I specialize in custom metal shaping and am particular in XS's and CB's. Below are some pics of a bike I am currently building. The back story.... I just...

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...

Opened up a cover and found a PMA, anyone tell me who sells the Sparx Brand PMA?

Hey guys. I'll be building a new bike this winter, and I have a few questions. This will be my first XS build. I've been into bikes since I was nine years old - 48 years ago - but as is the case, there is always gaps in someone's knowledge base. One of my gaps has to do with springers. What is...

So my buddy did a frame swap, put the engine from an 83 xs650 Heritage Special into the frame from a 76. When he bought them the 83 was running, but being mechanically inclined he rebuilt the top end and installed the engine in the frame. He has no electrical experience and was busy so here the...

hey guys.. i need some help here... i am going to buy parts for my winter project. i would like to add a monoswingarm and have a 180 tire on it. what type / brand of swingarm should i look for what rim / tyre setup should i look for i think i would need the Gary poh offset kit...

A member has been looking into doing some (re) casting of early type chevrons and emblems that have been slightly revised to fit later side covers. Looking to see if there would be an interest in something like this? These would be cast out of pewter, you will would have to apply any...

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

Hi, After several months I reallize that I love to ride my xs on offroad/trailway. Here is it's current state: I'm going to change the style to scrambler/dual-sport something that lower the weight and increase the height. Some work need to do: - Replace the rear shock with the longer...

Picked up a running '78 special from craigslist with PMA installed kickstart only. Took the battery box out and waiting for Counter Balance brat seat to arrive in a couple days, then plan on cutting the fender and make an electronics pan to hide all the wires.