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Hi folks, there's an existing forum thread on this topic but it's a minimum of half a decade old and I have a few additional questions. The bike is a 1981 XS650 Special II. To start the process, I understand to do the following: 1. Remove the rider RH & LH foot rest/ bracket assemblies. 2...

From time to time members ask questions about how to remove stuck studs from castings. While refurbing some brake callipers I encountered a stuck bleed screw. It was rounded and a heat gun and vise grips would not budge it. On the plus side it was not snapped off and easy to get at. My...

This is my first XS650 and first motorcycle I have attempted to fix. I am replacing the shift shaft and have reached a roadblock. I have both side covers off, and the clutch disassembled. The repair manual says to remove the circlip and washer on the shaft. After that, the shaft should pull out...

For you old pro's out there, this may seem like it's way over-kill. But, I'm trying to get the engine out by myself with the following criteria " 1) don't bugger up my back 2) don't break any expensive bits 3) use the same method to replace the engine without scratching a newly powder...