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To avert hijacking, and focus on this single topic, this is a branch-off of JetMechMarty's thread: http://www.xs650.com/threads/did-not-make-it-home-in-one-piece.46473/ I messed-up my right arm doing something stoopid, trying to muscle the bike up onto the centerstand in poor conditions...

FOR SALE: '78 or '79 Yamaha XS650 XS-F custom, hard tail frame. Has forward controls, kickstand, battery box, fender struts, wiring under seat and through frame. NO TITLE. MIG welded in jig, tracks straight, ran for years. Can be run as is or clean it up and show it some love! $500 shipped in...

Hi ,i want to fit a mini rev counter tachometer to my 1976 xs i dont know which ratio tacho i require ,anyone know?Thanks

I'm starting my first build, a tracker. What is the basic frame difference between a standard and a special, as it relates to the exhaust system mounting? On an ascot system, how does it affect the mounting location for the system on the right side where the exhaust would normally attach...

have a 447 frame,1974-78 ,with vm34 carbs ,anybody have a photo of their sidecover modification so iv a idea on how much I will have to cut away ,and also best way to cut the sidecovers without wrecking the paint (have a good custom paint job)...the special sidecovers are different from mine...

Hi,* The side panels on my newly discovered SH need new securing grommets.* I have looked at many parts lists for all XS650s from 78 to 83 but i can't find my side panels.* My panels have two open ended keyhole slots at the top and a spigot at the bottom but the drawings which...

Hey everyone, As the title reads, I am looking at installing a newer (1974-1984 models) swingarm with bracing on my 1973 TX650. I want to do this for better support and handeling, but also because my 130/90 tire seems to rub on the right side of the current swingarm. However, this seems to...

Ok, I really want this frame, but with the unanswered emails and all the other people posting bad things about Ardcore, I'm hoping someone knows the frame specs? Head tube Angle or anything? I've been searching for quite some time with no luck.. Any help would be great

I picked up a tank but can't figure out what gas cap I need. The tank has the attributes of an early Special tank... offset cap and dual petcocks with the "odd" bolt pattern. The cap from the MikeXS tank won't fit (but the petcocks will), nor will the replacement Emgo "special" that I bought...

I searched high and low but nothing seemed to match this query. On eBay I can find black front fenders that fit from 77 on upwards. Are the mounting holes the same for a 75xs650? Mine was crushed by a parked hit and run and I'm trying to replace. Thanks!

I took off the gas cap on my 74 TX 650 to have the tank painted. For some reason now the locking mechanism/latch do not want to mate up. The parts diagram does a lousy job of showing how it goes back together. If you can take a pic of what the parts are supposed to look like inside the...

If so - I would love to see pics! I tried the kick-only thing for a bit and I have decided I want to run a battery. Even though the stock one is the size of my first apartment I'm considering using that one. There's no way I'm putting the stock battery box back on, that thing is just...

I noticed a peculiar thing with the bike today. When driving straight the handlebar does not seem exactly 90 degrees towards the bike. If you get what I mean. When having the handlebar exactly 90 degrees, the bike tend to turn slightly. How can this be? I thought that the forks lower part self...

Im turning my 83 xs650 into a cafe, i was going to chop the frame hoop right after the rear shock mounts. My question is, is it safe to ride the bike without welding a rear hoop back on? I see lots of bikes with and without the hoop and always wondered about the repercussions from chopping the...

Doesn't have to be specific year or for tx650, just need something that fits the frame and works.

just after some confidence boost, trying to get rear swinging arm pivot bolt out. It aint budging after some pretty hard whacks and bouncing of the swing arm. Do i just go for it and up the ainty on the brute force, soaked all in wd40 but still nothing !!

Hi guy's, I am going to be starting on my frame and was wondering if anyone in building a tracker style bike had wish they had left a bracket or removed a bracket before powder coat. I would hate to get everything back a start to assemble and regret removing something needed. Thanks

TC Bros hard tail installed on my '72. Anyone out there know what length rear axle I will need as my stock one is too short??

I have the chance to buy a 21" front rim from an 01 soft tail. My question is will it work. Can I buy a new axle for it? Or could I just keep my hub and re lace it. He wants 100$ obo. Figured I could get it for 75$. Is there a cheaper way to run a 21" or should I jump on this? Thanks.

picked up a set of 1975 side covers in good condition which got me thinking. the transfer on them says ohc 650 electric.anyone know the story behind it.presume overhead cam electric start BUT ?? been electric start since the xs2 ,were they that hard up for decoration