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Would someone please confirm that I have the fuel turned off and not on reserve? I am starting to 2nd guess myself... but I i think I may have to rebuild this petcock valve. I've got a small gas leak and can't seem to get the gas to shut off completely. Thanks in advance, Kendall

Im looking for the cylinder head studs and have done some searching and have only come up with ebay. Would prefer to order elsewhere.

Hello, Just saying hi and introducing myself. Bought an xs650 today that is in need of some help. I've had cb's and sportsters in the past, but was lured in by the extensive aftermarket for these bikes and the cool looking projects everyone builds from them. After getting it home and...

Here are two pictures of my project with the alternator cover off. The internals look pretty good for a 36 year old machine. Should I remove the starter and lube the bendix?

Hey there, Want to remove these clip ons and replace them with some more traditional handlebars but I have no hardware to attach...no OEM risers or anything like that. Is there someone still making aftermarket risers that will fit the 650 and dampen vibration? Or is there any other attachment...

Hi there, These wires were cut on this ignition coil...and I THINK the idea is you solder your two mains directly to these tiny terminals? I'll have to heat the old stuff out of there and then resolder new wires...sound right? No special connector or weirdness I have to do other than resolder...

Hey guys, long time reader, first post. I could use a little help... So I received a 1977 XS650 cafe racer style as a gift. Engine was zeroed out and works fine but the electrical was an old racing rig, and I've pulled it out to rewire it a bit less psycho :) It was already upgraded to TCI...

Hello, I'm pretty new to these forums, so I'll just hop right into my problem: Okay so I'm having a hard time on getting my clutch bracket off. I would love some tips/how to's so I can get it off. I'm just starting to rebuild my Yamaha XS 650 H. Help would be much appreciated!

So I have the top end of the motor apart and will be splitting the cases this weekend. I plan on soda blasting the outside of the entire motor, head cover, head, and cases. Should I mask off the inside areas? I'm worried about the areas where the bearings rest, will unintentional blasting of...

I wanted to send a big thank you out to PamcoPete,I got a defective ignition system and Pete was right on top of it.I got the replacement right away and with the Pamco ignition system the bike runs better than it ever has.With the stock TCI there was some breaking down at higher RPM,now it comes...

i just put new handlebars on my 81XS650 SII and just about all the cables have a lot of slack now. it makes for a messy looking front of the bike. the cable that runs from the master cylinder is huge as it is and now bows out in front of the bike lol, the throttle and clutch cable i have been...

Im almost done with my build and im down to the wiring part, i have an 83 xs650 and im using the stock alternator and im running a pamco ignition system, ive been looking through the wiring diagrams under the tech section but i have no idea on what one to use? any idea would be helpful, thanks

Hey guys. Simple question. Yesterday I realized, to my horror, that there was no air filter attached to my left carburetor. It must have gotten loose and fallen off, I have no clue how. I am not sure how long I have been riding around without the left air filter, but the best estimate I have...

I want to spread the word about the great help and advice I'v received from my local vintage bike shop Bay City Cycles. Owner/operator Dan is generous with his advice and technical know how on all things a vintage motorcycle owner needs to know. Bay City Cycles can be reached at 727 967 0131 on...

so i have a 1978 xs650 and i cant seem to get the rear master cylinder to work. i have taken it apart and cleaned it multiple times. all of the components seem to be in good shape, but for some reason it wont pump fluid. everything inside the master cylinder is clean and nothing should be...

Well hi there peoples ,,and how's it going ? !!! ,, first of all thanks to Maurice,, I will be showing that article to my brother to make sure he doesn't become a victim of this sort of thing , I read it so I will be more careful ! so I'm off to the store to buy stuff !!!. I have a xs650 that...