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  1. Fusion

    It's me, finally got an '83

    Been lurking about, but figured I'd announce myself here-- Picked me up a super-rough-around-the-edges '83 XS650 to start wrenching on. First "project" bike ever for me. Got a few issues - it was a bit concerning whether I could get it back home across town, but made it! Took a page...
  2. Ducs

    My XS'

    I figured I am going to do a bit of an intro. I just recently got into the XS650 game and have three in my collection. All three are 78. The first one, is the good one. I just rebuilt the carbs, set the ignition timing, fixed the starter gear spring. It runs pretty good. Now, the...
  3. M

    a little late in the season, but here we are

    I just bought a 78 xs this last weekend. Nice little custom job. The p.o.(or before) extended the swingarm, added xs carbs, made home built forward controls, and did some custom metal work for covers, fender, and tank. Rode home great, mostly. This is a bike for my wife, I'm just the wrench and...
  4. clutch

    F.N.G.

    New to the forum just saying hello.
  5. Eotnak

    New Heritage Special owner

    So here's a little story: Dan, a long time friend of the family, one of my other fathers you could say, gave me a '82 or '84 (can't remember off hand) Heritage Special. I haven't gotten around to nailing down the exact model, but I will. I got it in boxes, put it together, and got it to fire...
  6. B

    Chicago lurker here

    Been lurking on these boards for a few years. I was gifted a 1975 XS650 out of a garage where it'd been sitting for 12 years, with 13k miles on it. My first motorcycle. Thanks mostly to these forums and a couple hundred hours learning how to wrench my bikes been running strong for thousands of...
  7. G

    New to xs650 first build

    Hi all name is Gabe and I'm going to be picking up a 1979 xs650 from a CL seller tomorrow. Bike is currently not running and wanted to know what I should typically look for. My main concern was compression and I will be checking if it is at the right psi and within 10% of the other cylinder...
  8. N

    Getting an 80 something heritage

    Hi, After a few years away from motorcycles, Ive been looking for one and the winner seems to be a non-running 1982 Heritage Special for $300. Guy says it's a bad coil and that he had it running this year. He's supposed to bring it Sat. so I'll post some pictures. I want wire wheels so...
  9. Fings369

    Been lurkin around for a while

    Well I got one of them xsssses had it now for a few years. Got it worked on (i.e. pamco, pma, cleaned carbs, rode around the block, etc.) stripped it down and took it to get welded now she's in limbo, because I couldn't let it sit any longer Here's a teaser ordered a gas tank today.. I'll...
  10. K

    New to this forum and the xs650

    Hello I am new to this forum. My name is Max. I have a 1972 xs650 with 46xxk miles on it. I got this bike from my dad after he passed away in 2009. He last rode it in the early 80s. He stopped because the front brake cable snapped. He worked nearly everyday and relaxed on Sunday's, with no time...
  11. F

    New to xs

    Got a basket case including a rigid frame and an engine for handful of dollar. Thought I wld give it a try. Not sure what I wanna built but she will need total overhaul. I will keep you posted as I go along and will certainly use some of yr tech advise along the way. So ghanks in advance. I...
  12. Boardbob79

    new guy from Iowa with a 79

    Just saying hi. My name is Joel and I live in Sioux City,Iowa. I have a 79 xs that i have built. this is the first bike i built from the ground up. It has a tc bros hard tail, tc bros tail light, tcs fake tank, 21in hd wheels front and back, softail caliper, sporty master cylinder, springer...
  13. D

    Have my first not so pretty XS !

    Have ben here as a visitor for a few mouths , just picked up my first XS. The site has ben a lot of help identifying what I have . It is a 10 of 1972 manufacture date and makes it a 1973 TX650 . It has a matching numbers motor with around 23,000 miles . Waiting on some carb parts to find out...
  14. L

    Hello from Richmond, BC... Need help

    Hello every one. I'm fairly new to XS650 and especially from custom building. I have a '80 XS650 that I've hard tailed (for 200 tire) and raked 38 degrees. As of now everything has been sitting as it is after the modification. I just feel like I bit more than I can swallow. I was hoping...
  15. B

    Intro Hi Bricky here

    Looking forward to the knowledge and shared interest here Just picked up a 73 TX650 Should get thru instpection in a week then this winter's project. I had a 75 650 longer past then I care to think of, however I don't recall the clutch cable being so taught on the bike. Tried adjusting...
  16. L

    New to forums and new to street bikes.

    Hello I got my bike on the 8th and just wanted to say hi. Only have the one picture right now ill have to get some more of it. Already had some trouble with it but using information on this site was able to troubleshoot most of it. Fried the ignition wiring on day one :doh: rewired that then...
  17. F

    New to the forum, just bought a XS 650

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I have been riding other peoples motorcycles/dirt bikes and my trail 90 for most my life. It has never been a major hobby prior to now. Lately I had been thinking about getting a motorcycle to save some gas money (my current daily...
  18. XSFazz

    New rider, owner, & forum member! My bike & plan inside

    Hey guys! My name is Mark, I am new to bikes after being in the car game for a while (and still). My girlfriend has a 1976 Honda CB360T that we transformed into a beautiful cafe racer and she has been begging me to be her riding partner for a while and get my own project. After a good bit of...
  19. H

    New XS650 Owner from Austin, TX

    Howdy, Y'all - This is my first post ~ I'm a YAMAPRO tech from the Austin, Texas area and I'm looking at eventually building Bobbers from XS650s and V-Star/DragStars, as well as from other brands. I've wanted an XS650 for a few years now and I just bought myself a nice little 1980 XS650SG...
  20. ThatXS650Guy

    New XS650 Owner in ATL

    Hi Gang, I've been looking for a café project for a while. Bought a KZ400 for $200 once to café but it was too nice to cut up. So I have been keeping my eyes open for a cheap XS650 and picked up this little gem for $200 last weekend. It has not been registered since 1991 and shows 11,255...
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