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  1. T

    My first XS

    Greetings everyone. I just picked up my first XS and I'm trying to decide whether to chop it up or keep it stock, (I really like the café look). The first thing I found was gas in the sump, so I'm goona look into the carbs and see what's hung up. The pic is from the Craigslist ad. It appears to...
  2. G

    New Bike! 1975 XS650

    Hey all, New to the forum, and new to the XS650 in general. As you could guess by my name, I'm a Harley guy. I've been wanting to build one of these for about two years, and finally the deal I couldn't say no to appeared. Well, it just so happens that I'm in Afghanistan right now, so...
  3. X

    Hello and introduction

    Hello Forum peeps. I am new to your forum. I've owned my 1980 XS650SG since 1991. It was my second bike, after a CB360T. I still have it, but its been mothballed since 1997 when I got my 1995 Triumph Speed Triple. I've had, and still have, other bikes, but I like to mix things up and...
  4. R

    New member

    Just saying hi to everyone.
  5. xsvjm1

    delayed intro

    Well, I've been here for 6wks. or so sponging up all this wealth of knowledge, I guess it's time to make myself known. I've been a Motorhead all my life, starting with minibikes and gocarts in the late sixties. I left a trail of cannibalized lawn equipment to prove it! Always had cycles of one...
  6. N

    Gday Folks

    Been hanging around here for years taking in all the wonderful tips and information from all you knowledgeable peoples so i thought i better do an intro. A friend gave me a French Blue 1975 XS650-C basket case with 14000 k's on the clock I have done the flat tracker thing with it using Omars...
  7. B

    First bike. New to me 1977 XS650. Have some questions

    Hey there guys. This is my first post on here and I am ready to dive into this world of the xs650. Here's a little background on me: I'm 26, have never owned or ridden a motorcycle (only dirt bikes years ago). I've always loved the looks of them and finally decided to pick one up. I'm not a...
  8. Ozboy

    Hi All

    Hi All Just bought my first bike ever and its a 1979 XS650sp. Love the forum and wont take delivery of my bike from Japan for a few weeks yet so I have alot of reading to go thru. A few things I want to do first to it are to make it my daily ride more reliable: - Electronic Ignition...
  9. P

    The XS650 I never had...

    Hi: I'm a new member in the forum and I live in West Florida. A million years ago, around 1970, I was riding my 1967 Triumph when I saw an XS for the first time. To be honest, I looked at it with some irritation. The Japanese were copying my Triumph! Then I saw the OHC design and the...
  10. L

    Thanks to everyone who supplies ols xs parts

    Thanks to the Bobbers Choppers and Hard Tailers, As a newbie to this site it's with that title I wish to thank all those guys who have followed their passion in building their dream bikes. As a purist myself, I like to restore the old xs650 or TX's to their former glory. So having you guys...
  11. C

    UK parts suppliers for early XS

    Hi, I've just registered on the forum and have to say what a brilliant site it is. Loads of information for the uninitiated and it's got me all fired up to get an XS. The question I have is how to obtain parts for the early (1970 to 1973) model bikes. I really fancy buying one of the early...
  12. T

    FNG--> popping my xs650 cherry

    Hey guys, my name is Derek. Thought id introduce myself to the forum. I recently picked up a complete running 650. Over the last couple nights i started taking it apart. I plan on ditching the swingarm for a rigid weld on kit. Ill be sure to post pictures as it progresses. Its not my first bike...
  13. carnegie

    New to XS

    Hi all, first post here on XS 650. Looks like a great place to learn and meet other 650 owners. For over thirty years ive always wanted to get a bike so finally I ended the dreaming and did some research. I decided on the 650 V-Star for more than just its good looks. I did consider the Honda...
  14. M

    Hi folks

    Hi guys, that´s my new love. Greetings from Berlin.
  15. W

    Introducing myself

    Just wanted to introduce myself. Been lurking for awhile want to do a XS 650 bobber build currently looking for a bike. Looking for ideas and there's a lot of talent people on this forum. I weld and fabricate airframe parts for a living 20 yrs. This right up my alley also tinker with some...
  16. E

    barn find - n00b with his first bike

    Hi guys. first post here. ive been lurking for a few days, reading stickies and gathering what information i can about these bikes. i wanted to introduce myself and ask a few questions if you guys dont mind. little bit about me i am, at my foundation, a car guy. ive "built" a few tuner type...
  17. Jafladd

    Just wanted to say hi. I am new to the group.

    Hello all. My name is Jacky Fladd and I am new to the group. I have been riding various bikes off and on since I was 8. My favorite was my 99 Triumph Legend and after that would be my first street legal bike which was an 83 Honda V65 Magna. My Dad always rode the Yamaha 1100xs special and that...
  18. Kickflippin

    '78 SE project, diving in head first!

    So glad to find this forum! I scored a '78 SE from a local seller. I've wanted one for a while and am looking forward to learning the bike inside and out. Can anyone tell me anything specific to look out for in these SE models? I couldn't find much difference other than the stock bars and...
  19. T

    Anyone heard from Ardcore??

    Hello, i have been lurking around the site for awhile now, recently purchased an 80 XS650 and was excited to start my build. Proceeded to order an Ardtail(even with the known long wait times). its been on order, for quite some time, have emailed twice and most recently sent a PM, no...
  20. mrmach5

    My First Yamaha / 74 TXa650?

    Greetings, Had Motorcycles up until I was 24 or so, Hodaka, then three Kawasaki's a 72 H-1 500, a KZ400 twin, and KZ650 4Cyl. Got married and so went the bikes, and eventually so did the wife. 34 years later, I found Motorcycles again, and realized how much I enjoy them, riding them , working...
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