non-xs650

Alright guys, Here is the deal, I picked up this 1971 Yamaha RT1 360 from a guy by trading a mini bike frame. I took it home, tore it down, and started my build. I'm a good bit of the way done with it already and my goal is to turn this thing around in a month or less. I'm building my own...

I'm picking up a 72 RT2 360 tomorrow. I've attached pictures and a similar goal. Anyone have any experience/ parts or advice with these? Here's what I'm picking up: Here's what I want to go with:

I'm inheriting a 2001 Honda Valkyrie Interstate. My wife's uncle bought this bike new back in 2001. I think he went into the Honda dealer and said, I want the most expensive bike you have, and put every option on it. He road it a it a little, but lost his license due to too many DUI's. Over...

This may upset you, It got to me. Finish watching the whole thing. We need to constantly work on making the right reaction instinctive.

ok I know its not a xs650 but picked up a 1987 Honda cbx250 all original in good nick for next to nothing...have been all over forums /internet etc looking for a workshop manual only to find other people looking for a manual/ parts especially after a carb diaphram (my xs650s have been ignoring...

I have the chance to get their hands on a very clean xj650 maxim for a really low price . But before avanturer , I would like to know what are the differences between XS650 and xj650 ? and secondly if it is as easy to find parts for xj650 maxim 1980 and to customize it? thank you

Hi all! As I also have a couple of RD350s, in addition to my -77XS, I have a question regarding the earlier type of brake calipers (fixed caliper with 48 mm opposing pistons) These were used on XS2, TX650, TX500, various RD models, as well as on various TZ roadracers of the era. I just...

I'm rebuilding a motor, not a motorcycle engine and as i was cleaning the old gasket off the crankcase, i noticed the threads are pulled a bit on the bolt holes that hold the sump cover on. Just wondering how to flatten them down so they are flush with the gasket surface. I was thinking on...

Hey, Just seeing if there are any XS650 riders in NW Wisconsin? Would be cool to get together to meet up, ride and check out some other XS650 creations.

Nope, not a xs 650, not even a Yamaha. deal with it. thumper talk forum is no help. A few months ago, I acquired a 1972 Honda xl250. Decent shape, motor showed low compression, but within spec. I gave it the usuals, adjusted valves, dumped oil, added new oil through the valve inspection...

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Hi all! As I may have mentioned before, I also have a couple of old RD350s, in addition to my 77 XS etc. I guess quite a few of you also have an old RD, or had one in the past, so here goes: I'm looking at getting new tyres for the stock-74 RD, I am not able to decide between period looking...

So I'm new to this, so bear with me. I am looking into getting a project bike, just want to see if it is worth it before i make the jump. Here are some pictures of the bike i plan on getting. Please tell me if this is won't cost me everything I own in just getting this running.

have just picked up a 1996 zzr1100 that was to good to pass up (hope the xs650 dosent get the shits) 8900 kls but broken fairing and badly stored..before I start work on it has anybody had experience with them and is there anything in particular I should look out for as never owned anything like...

Long ago, about this time in 1975, San Antonio, Texas About 40 years ago, I arrived at the shop early one morning, and found a madhouse of activity. Trucks, moving vans, RVs, etc, parked everywhere around the shop. Crews had been there since the wee hours of the night, completely...

Picked this up for relatively cheap. It is such a blast to ride! Had some trouble with the stock carb, but that all went away with a new VM36. Completely different bike with this carb. I had been looking for one for quite a bit, I think it complements the XS650 well.

So, many of you know, I scored a really nice 1971 xs650 for 3k, that also came with buckets of hardware and parts, clean title neck, a warped hardtailed 650 frame with title, and engine. The guy I baught it from gave me everything he had, except a 1980 xs650, that if I get back on the road, I...

I am just about done with this 83 xj550 Seca. It is pretty much all original. I still have to install the pods, tune the carbs, and bleed the brake...Then I need to figure out how to install the fairing..

hey guys i am looking to chop out my 81' xj650 and am looking for a springer front end to fit it can anyone guide me in the right direction?