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  1. S

    What are you guys using for a bike cover? Good brands, good fit etc?

    Just like the title says, I'm in the market for a good quality good fitting motorcycle cover for my XS. Wanted to see what you guys were using and if you could recommend something for me. My bike lives in the garage, but when it's nice out I leave it in the back driveway for easy access and I...
  2. C

    XS 650 T-shirt

    I think it's the prettiest engine out there. http://teespring.com/xs650
  3. Ccanady

    Anyone seen this helmet?

    I really would like to have a helmet like this..pretty sweet looking too! Just not sure that I want to spend $250 on it!!:eek: Any opinions?
  4. hard_y_rd

    Biltwell Novelty helmet

    What's the good of a novelty helmet if it's not Dot and approved for riding use. I don't get it. Looks i guess.
  5. samoran1

    2014 XS650.com Calendars! **CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS**

    Hey all! Can't believe it's that time of year already but winter and the new year are quickly approaching us. For a lot of us that means family time, good food, new year resolutions and of course new XS650 Calendars! I got a ton of great feedback from members saying they enjoyed seeing the...
  6. E

    I can't kick start my bike and it won't shift to any gear.

    So, I had my bike in the garage and decided to roll it out. I go to roll backwards and I heard a forced-gear-moving sound. Remembered my cousin was checking out my bike and he shifted it to 2nd and forgot to put it back in neutral and I forgot to check before i moved the bike. So i shift it...
  7. GeorgeKillianLett

    No Charges Pending! WTF?????

    Watch as trooper slams into motorcyclists! This couple is Blessed to still be alive! They were both wearing helmets! I can't believe the State Trooper isn't being cited for this! :wtf: They were still able to forgive the Trooper after all that! Takes a better person than...
  8. ontherocks

    New Helmet Design - no straps

  9. B

    Built-In Bluetooth Comms

    Hi All - I'm wondering if anyone on the board wears a bluetooth-equipped lid which they use (predominantly) for inter-bike communications with their S.O. The lady in my life rides a CB550K and I'm thinking that voice communication would be a lot better than pulling alongside and exchanging...
  10. J

    Half helmet

    Anybody have a recommendation on a half helmet they are pleased with? jefft
  11. Kmunshower

    White (color) throttle/clutch cables

    Getting close to the point where I put everything back together. I'm trying to get or locate as many things now so it can go smoothly. There is a lot of blue on the bike, (frame, tank, forks) that I wanted to break up the color somewhat whit white throttle and clutch cables. Anyone know where I...
  12. XS Cole

    Value is a good helmet and jacket

    Hi Everyone, Monday coming home and only two miles away, going with the flow of traffic on the 101, suddenly all the vehicles in front of me were slamming on their brakes. No apparent reason I could see. Braking as best I could the bike did get sideways and pitched me off. Never lost...
  13. S

    Has anyone built a bagger XS650 ?

    I was thinking about putting a fairing on my bike , something like a "Rooster " that I had on a Honda magnum would probably work . Any suggestions or pictures of your bike with a fairing or windshield would help ,thanks .
  14. A

    cheap alternative to single sided saddle bag

    I just needed some place to toss my registration, my spare license plate and a few other things. I really like the look of the single sided bags.....but damn, none of them are cheap......and they are a bit bigger then I needed so I started looking around. I discovered saddle horn bags. I...
  15. Paddy399

    Found a cool shirt

    I was poking around on the interwebs and came across this shirt at a local shop here in Chicago. Thought you guys might enjoy... http://www.strangecargo.com/vintage-yamaha-motorbike-2-shirt
  16. S

    highway riding

    whats going on guys? im working on my first build and learning very slowly as i go. id like to get some better proformance and thought about changing up the gear ratio. id say im mostly riding on the highway but i jam around town a lot as well. any recomendations on a good sproket combo?
  17. B

    HELP, Switch to first gear went all wrong

    I was about to make a right turn and switched into 1st gear and immediately heard a horrible sound like gears grinding or something. My rear tire locked up and I skidded a couple of feet. Luckily I was going slow. I then looked at the ground to see that a heavy amount of my oil had leaked out...
  18. E

    Check out this jacket I bought, is it genuine Yamaha?

    Check out this leather jacket I bought last weekend, I believe it's a genuine Yamaha sold jacket from to early 80's to match my 81 XS. If you recognize it and agree or know more about it, please let me know. Padded elbows and shoulders. It's in brand new condition and never worn, the best part...
  19. S

    Just found a new place to get old style parts

    There is a motorcycle parts store in Toronto called Flying Squirell that has some hard to find stuff. Best part is I can actually go there in person and buy stuff . Yes, they do sell online too . He even has UNI pod filters for my BS38s .
  20. Aucbar

    British Company leather jackets

    Friends, Just a quick one. I came across this site. They have really good looking leather jackets. I wanna know if anyone has purchased from them or have any feedback about this company. That are in Slough England and I live in the states. I would love their cafe with the two white stripes on...
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