engine build

Hi guys, So I'm hoping that someone has seen this issue before can help me out as I'm scratching my head a little and would be keen to hear what people have to say before I tear my rebuilt crank apart again.... So a bit of background, I'm building a new engine to go into a project bike I'm...

hello all, so here's my story, I needed a project to get me through a long Connectcuit winter, although with the way the weather is going it doesn't seem like it will be that long...anyway I got a 1975 barn find basket case for a $100 bucks, stuck engine, looked like it was buried since 1975...

Hi guys! I'm in Australia and on my bucket list at age 62 was to rebuild an engine. I chose the XS650 for many reasons. Bought an import motor from the US and have pulled top end down. Found out today is standard bore but needs either re-sleeve to original or 1st over-size. Engineer who will do...

Dear XS650 enthousiasts, I'm currently rebuilding a XS650 engine. I got to the point at which I have now wet blasted all case parts and I'm very happy with the results (see photo's). However, I luckily discovered some blasting grit in a opening inside the bottom case. I have removed lots of...

Hello everyone new member here recently got a 1972 semi basket case the guy I got it from said the top end was rebuilt back in 2001 but he never used it just put it on the shelf now I'm trying to open it up and see for my self the problem I'm having is rings rusted to the cylinder walls so i...

I am putting together a couple motors and going to post some pictures of the build for guys who never seen the inside of a XS650 motor. They will start with cases up and hopefully it helps some guys out. There are other motor builds I am sure but going to try and make this simple step by step I...