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  1. AKV

    Fuel Leak

    He there everyone. I have a few questions for my 1979 XS650 and looking for some help. I have a leak where the hose from the tank meets the Fuel filter. I’m going to replace that hose with the 1/4” fuel hose and also replace the filter. What size is the hose that goes from the filter to the...
  2. O

    Oil leaks after top end rebuild

    Hello. I had just done a top end rebuild to replace a bad cam chain tensioner and now i have oil leaking from the mating surface of the head and jugs. I have torqued everything down to spec 3 separate times with all new washers and cant get it to go away. Any idea why this is happening and if I...
  3. Noidea

    Air leaks up the wazoo

    Hey guys back again haven’t posted here on a while been trying to just read more and answer my own question instead of repeating all the questions that are already asked, but now I’m at my wits end so here I am. I have a 73tx650 stock everything except my carbs are 76s, podfilters and step up...
  4. S

    Leaks gas when the bike is warmed up?

    I have an 83 Yamaha xs650 ive bought mikesxs carbs (assembled) , mikesxs non vacum petcock and for some reason its still leaking gas. The leak only happens when ive rode the bike awhile it comes from the left carb from the overflow vent hose. I had someone tell me it could be the ignition or...
  5. R

    RH cover leak

    I had to fish for the tach drive washer on my ‘76 650C so I took the RH cover off. Fished it, out everything back together (save the kickstart), then discovered I tore my old gasket so it started to leak. Looked like the original so I decided it’s time to replace. Chipped off the old gasket...
  6. GeorgeOC

    Wanted - Right side engine case cover (clutch)

    Hello all, looking for a right side clutch cover. I rebuilt a motor, previous to my buying and rebuilding, the running and leak status unknown. Its been sitting after assembly in the frame, for about a month now with fresh oil as I sort out the electrical to try and start'er up. I discovered...
  7. vincejames

    Leaking Carburetor...Solved

    I wanted to just share how I was able to solve the issues I was having that was causing gas to leak out of my carburetor when my petcocks were turned to on. I say petcocks because my 1978 XS650 w/ BS38s had two vacuum type petcocks. One on each side of the tank. I have come to the conclusion...
  8. ExtraRegularGuy

    The infamous sump gasket

    So I did an oil change and put in brand new filters today. The guy that owned the bike before me was technically the second owner, I'll say first because he inherited the bike from his father. Anyway, he obviously didnt change the sump filter, and decided glue on a new gasket. I did my best to...
  9. DylanXS

    Slight leak at engine?

    Should I be concerned? Noticed a slight leak at what appears to be the bottom of my engine?
  10. K

    help, gas leak

    Can someone help me? Getting kind of annoyed, not sure what to do now. Got an 82 XS650. Just recently put a Pamco ignition on and cleaned my carb, putting new seals all around. The problem is I have a leak on my right float bowl drain screw and drain hole. I put new screws in and it still leaks...
  11. V

    Excessive oil consumption at high RPM

    There are numerous other threads on excessive oil consumption and there is a lot to be learned from them. I am still new to motorcycle maintenance and am wondering if anyone would be kind enough to help me break down where to start with an oil leak. The '79 Special II has been running very...
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