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Hello, I just bought a XS special but it's all in pieces. even the motor was taken apart. I'm even wondering if the motor is rebuildable. I'm wondering what signs I should look for in the engine to know if it's even worth trying. The must be a reason why the previous owner took everything apart...

hope someone can help please. trying to verify that I have put my camshaft in the right way round . I have put the threaded end at the same side as the clutch ?:shrug: can't find anything in the tech section that refers to it specifically nor in Haynes

I have a mag wheel and I'm running a k70 Dunlop tube type tire on the front and I can't seem to get the tire to seal on the wheel 100%. There is a small portion on each side of the wheel where the tire is stuck in the V-shape part of the rim and won't pop out to the side to seal. Does anyone...

Does anyone know how to remove the bearing from the front brake rotor? First bike I have ever seen with separate bearings for the rotor and wheel. I am assuming that the disk shaft, #27 in the attached photo, is pressed into the bearings, #21 in the photo, and therefore can be pressed out...

i have a 1981XS650 SII. i can start the bike up and ride or let it idle. but after about 5-10 mins then engine races, rpms go higher and i don't know why? Then when i shut it off i cant get it started again?? it just wont fire up.. I don't know why? Could the 2nd start be that the battery is...

Ok my xs is still not working, the cdi box I got wont fit on my bike. So im goin to save and get a pamco off mikes xs. Im on a budget so which one can I get to solve my issue and last a while? thanks guys

I've searched on here and have read that people have done this but found little on how to do it. Here is how I did it on the cheap. I put a 78 xs650 steer stem into the triple trees from a 74 dt250 to be able to use the 21" front Takasago rim with a drum brake and make the front end narrower...

Hello, I had just recently got my 1978 xs650 bobber re-wired, new starter installed and new battery. Bike worked good for about a week, but now wont start up unless I use jumper cables.:confused::banghead: I was wondering if this would be because my alternator has gone, and if I was to...

So I want to remove the bushings preferably without destroying them, anyone done it? How? quick lazy search didn't turn up any how to's. Some guru should make me a video and post a link here so I can watch it on my phone..........

i have a '77 xs650d just trying to figure out how ones self simply removes the gas cap seal to replace it? please and thank you. just trying to know how to do it before i actually do it.:thumbsup:

I went to a single 38mm mikuni slide carb, need some help jetting. Anyone have experience with this setup and know what sizes to begin at? 75'xs650

can't find any comment on this anywhere ? When reassembling your clutch and you are reusing the original friction plates do you pre oil them before assembly or assemble dry ? I know its recommended to soak new friction plates overnight but what about used plates that have stood for a year...

I've not yet decided on the colour and design theme I wish to use on my 79 special tank and covers so I thought I'd do some tests. I have a spare tank that I want to experiment with using rattle cans but I need some advice regarding applying decals ,which type to use etc. I want some...

It's actually about 180° away. As best I can figure the PO (everyone's favourite person to blame) had the engine apart, and the rotor didn't get set back to the right position. :banghead: Does that even make sense? I definitely have not been able to start the engine. If I back off the...

Anyone care to share pics of how their fuel lines are routed? I'm no sure I have mine correct and I worry I'm pinching a line somewhere. Thanks!

Gents, my bike died on me today :( I've recently installed the elec advance unit and timed it and it was running fine then I fueled up with premium unleaded 98RON and barely got 2kms away and it started backfiring and died. I didn't have any tools available and a good Samaritan happened to pass...

Hey I wanted to get a smaller tail light for my 81 XS650SII. I'm interest in the tail light and side mount license plate holder combo. My concern is in the picture of the light I only see 2 wires coming from the back of the light, and my XS tail light has a bunch if wires coming from the back...

I messed up big time! I cracked the right side alternator cover. The crack is just above the kick start lever. Has anyone used JB Weld to repair a crack?

Hey guys, been hunting around for an XS for about a month now, and I think I'm going to make a deal on one. Last week I took a bus trip up to PA from VA to check out a 79 Special with 6900 original miles. The bike was at the local shop being commissioned for sale. The ad said it was a strong...

Hey so my battery is at its end of its life, so i need to get a new one. My question is, im trying to cut down on weight and size, are there smaller battery options that will give me the same amount of electrical power? and is there any quick and easy spots on the bike i can mount the battery? i...