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I went to look at a potential new bike tonight, right away a few things jumped out at me. Listed as a '78 SE, 36,000kms. 1. oversized fins on cylinders, big bore kit?? 2. progressive rear shocks? any good? 3. new mufflers, any idea on quality/brand? Let me know what you guys think.

Hi, Last saturday I bought a XS1 engine housing and I got a XS1 frame for free Both parts come from California originally The frame has a tag with "assigned identification number" DMV28/750A and a control number This is popped to the frame The engine also has a tag (sticker) also with...

Hey Guys, I need a little help with these engine parts I picked up quite a while ago. The PO never claimed it was a complete engine, so its missing quite a few parts but most of the basics are there. I just have a few questions regarding condition and compatibility, just looking for some...

Been reading on here for the past few weeks now and I've found a real head scratcher for even the veterans. My title says I have a 1977 XS650. The Vin # is 447-709xxx. However, the bike is a special which wasn't produced until 1978. Supposedly. From what I have found it has not been altered in...

Found this O-Ring in my bead blasting cabinet, and I have no idea where it came from. I took a quick look through some schematics but nothing popped out at me, hopefully one of the experts here can help. So far I've blasted lots of engine parts, forks, brake calipers and some other chassis odds...

Why does this clutch boss have the wire retainer and the 2 rings? I'm rebuilding my clutch, and after having to find a second assembly I noticed a difference between them. This one has the wire and extra 2 rings. My other one just had a solid edge for plates to sit on. Also there is a note in my...

:confused: Hi not sure what all this means can,t work out what model engine for ordering parts can anyone help PLEASE. Local shop said that its a 497 or 4970 how do i find out for sure X3l1 023589 frame number 3l1 023 589 Engine number. Yamaha Xs 650 Special sh 1981 All the best Funky

I've Googled and searched til I'm blue in the face and I still can't find all the information I need. Can someone give me the stock specs of a '75 XS650B? Here's what I know: Neck rake (steering head): 27 degrees Offset: 1.938" Fork Length: 29.5" Wheelbase: 56.5" What I need...

I've been doing a lot of reading and searching the forums, but I have a rudimentary understanding of this geometry stuff. My eyes start to cross after a while.....information overload. I have a '75 XS650 and I'd like to upgrade the front end. I have access to a good machinist, welder and a...

I just bought a 1974 xs650 with a notarized bill of sale only in Georgia. Does anyone have experience with registering a non-titled bike in Tennessee or anywhere. I'm looking at Certification of Ownership form and taking it to county clerk to get it registered. Any help?

I just bought a 1974 xs650 with a notarized bill of sale only in Georgia. Does anyone have experience with registering a non-titled bike in Tennessee or anywhere. I'm looking at Certification of Ownership form and taking it to county clerk to get it registered. Any help?

So my bike is a '74, though it has had various tins and other peripheral parts replaced prior to my getting it. The hollow threaded stud broke on the right rear blinker, so I need to either run one down or get a whole unit. My question comes from looking at the various exploded views and pics...

Picked up 1980 XS650. Looked up the frame numbers (2F0 ######) and confirms what registration says, it as 1980. When look up the engine number (S650 ######) appears the engine is a '72-'73 from a TX650? To anyone's knowledge engine was never swapped? Think this could this be something that...

OK spent the afternoon searching the site and the "net". And I still can't decipher the code 584 associated with my 75-76 XS650C 447-210687 motor ... what does the 584 code mean? Thanks :doh:

Does anyone out there know why there would be the letters RM at the bottom of the steering neck on a 1972 XS650?

Hi guys, I'm trying to do a VIN history check and only have the 9-digit VIN ('79 SE) I checked the Model Identification sticky, as well as referring to this information here http://viragotechforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=35708 and even tried to "expand" the 9 digit to a full 17-digit VIN...

So i came into ownership of what i assume to be a 1982 xs650, but I'm not really sure how to exactly tell. PS sorry if this is posted to the wrong spot, and I'm also super new to mechanical work in general so any help is much appreciated. PPS i can provide more pictures if needed.

Most posts here are about how to fix some kind of problem with their bike. It wastes time to have to ask for details on what year/model/modification/etc. the bike has before we can even start in with the derision, mockery, bad advice, bigoted opinions and the occasional helpful tip. How about...

I have a 79 xs650 that is completely dismantled, I'm trying to size my rims for tires. I have measured the rims and makes me wonder if I'm doing it right. Thanks. And sorry about the pictures phone is acting up

I bought an xs with no title. I had the police run a vin check and it is fine. Where do I start this process and what is the best way to get a new title? thanks