restoration

:wtf: I bought this from flea bay and now wonder if it's warped? Or do they just they just fit that way? My old one was broke off in this area when I got it.

A little progress. Enjoy.

Does anybody recommend a battery for a XS2. The first with the estart. Here in the UK there are exide/Yuasa and others. I would like to try a motobatt but I am not to sure. Has anybody found one that lasts with that demanding estart. Ta Nairb

Here is the underside of my seat before and after some spray paint.

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...

Thank you all for all the knowledge contained on this forum. 1979 almost finished, another under construction and tons of ideas still in my head.

I was going to have my fenders re chromed but the cost was too much. Here are the results from a can of Coke, some aluminum foil and 30 minutes of elbow grease.

Need to put a better tune on...but I had more fun on this inaugural drive than anything in a while,,,

For 100 bucks, I picked up an 82 750 with only 11K showing. Got it all up to snuff, tires, carbs and all that. It had sat for 12 years, shedded. The starter cranked over, but was slow and sounded like death itself. Not the normal box of rocks, just really dry bearings. It would obviously take a...

Hi All...back again.....I need a little help understanding an issue I am having with the Headlight Failure Indicator......the 'white' light on the pilot box. Since restoration, I have put about 500 miles on the bike working my way through break-in miles and adjustments. The issue I am...

Okay so I have been discussing, searching, and troubleshooting my bike for almost a month now. The problem is, gas leaking into my air filter and over rev. I have been given many tips and tried them all! Tips from users here and from my mechanic. I've rebuilt my petcock, rebuilt my carbs...

During the restoration of my XS2 I would like to encorporate some later Yamaha conponents and make some mods to assist with the rideability and reliability of the bike. So, would there be any mileage in replacing the '72 electric starter with one for a later model? As the later bikes deleted...

Hey guys, So I found a 1979 Yamaha XS 650 that doesn't run. Owner says "main bearing is going" I'm sure there are a lot more problems than that but for 600 USD I figure I should try to estimate how much repairs are with the help of you fine people. It would be my first time ever working on...

Will the seat form a 1975 TX650 fit a 1975 XS650?

I have been putting on the break-in miles on a complete restoration and I have a frustrating issue with the cam chain adjuster cover. I am looking for a helpful hint on how to snug down the adjuster cover without it making further adjustments to the cam chain tension. The 77 adjuster does not...

Hey guys, I am glad a found this website, seems like a lot of knowledge here and excited to learn more. I am new to road bikes but have been riding dirt for a while. I have always been interested in old bikes and have always loved the xs650. I am looking at a 72' xs650 and wondering if it is...

After removing the old *clear coat* and polishing the aluminum side covers, should I repaint them with new *clear coat* to keep that nice polished look ?:bike:

live in Atlanta ga area anyone in this area have same interest in Yamaha builds

So I just took apart my petcocks and they are in much worse condition than I thought they would be. I just bought the bike. I've never even seen pictures online of ones this bad. My question for you much more experienced guys is should I even bother cleaning and rebuilding them? They seem...

I have an 82 xs650. How hard is it to stretch some vinyl over the seat on the metal seat pans. I cant find an upholster to do it in my price range.