restoration

  1. B

    Xs 650 spotting. In an interesting video. At 1:39-40. Kind of resembles one of mine.

  2. lawrgj

    Cam chain tensioner cover stuck on adjuster

    Title says it all guru's, I changed my filter to the heiden tuning oil cooler filter setup tonight. noticed that there was some black plastic (tiny bits like sand size) on my filter, now this bike has 1900 miles on it and i have ran it for less than an hour. so I dont think my guide is going...
  3. Triangleforge

    Gas Tank ID

    Can anyone ID this gas tank? The front mounts fit the XS650 frame, though the tank is shorter than the Special tanks on my '78 & '80. Photo of the bottom: Since I'm aiming in a Scrambler/Tracker direction with the '78, this would be a good piece to the puzzle.
  4. T

    suzuki GS 850 guage cluster to XS 650

    Does anyone know if a cluster from an 81 Suzuki GS 850 will fit an XS? Other than changing wire connectors of course. I can get them for free and they are in good shape.
  5. dedede

    metric bolt vendor needed

    A few months ago someone posted a supplier for metric fasteners I ordered from them but can't remember the name. It might have begun with an M and maybe from MA. Any help?
  6. lawrgj

    Cleaning up after build, lotsa parts!

    Hey all, Rounding the bend on my resto mod. I have a ton of parts, if you need anything ask, center stand, master cyl 78 special grab bar points chopped harness headlight ears headlight bucket oem headpipes kickstarter solid state reg ss rec chrome headlight bucket signals...
  7. H

    New 74 xs owner and rider.

    Just picked up my first bike ever! Its a 74 yamaha 650, im assuming xs till i can get some specifics and get into it a little. The good? The bike was free, and has been parked inside for at LEAST the last 6 years. The bad: Rusty tank no brakes clutch was slipping when parked currently...
  8. B

    For Sale

    Hi, I'm new to the forum so I hope I.m in the right place... My son bought a 1980 xs650 and made a bobber out of it. I have all the parts he would like to sell. All parts are in good condition. He decided his priced from comparison on e-bay and MikesXS...
  9. dedede

    Gonna need lots of help on next build! craigslist find

    What do you guys think of this purchase? I picked it up this weekend for $1500.00. I will start work on it after I finish current project. Never owned a side car unit but always wanted one. I''ll restore to as close to original as possible. One owner 5000 miles. Thanks
  10. I

    My random question for the week (gas cap screw)

    Trying to find the actual size of the screw that attaches the gas cap to the gas tank 1981 xs650 special is my bike (if you even need that) Thanks, Dan
  11. C

    Better late than never!

    Well here we go. I have been lurking around for a few weeks and decided to jump in. I have had this bike for about 18 years, it was the first street bike I ever bought :D. I rode it for about 4 years then ended up buying a new bike, so I started to tear this one apart. I wanted to chop it for...
  12. gbobst

    Petcock Mismarked????

    Anyway...look at this pic...I have my petcock turned to on, yet it is really off(stop). Does anyone have/know if this is an original petcock on my bike? :wtf: When I turn it to "stop" in reality it is on...and to reserve it seems as though it is "reserve". Although I have not run the tank...
  13. normanpitkin

    new xs650 owner

    Hello everyone. Just bought myself a project bike so I will be asking for loads of help and advice with it. I've wanted one of these for a long time and I won this one on ebay. It wants a lot of work but it means I can do what I want to it.:)
  14. Kmunshower

    Engine Cleaner

    Guys, Can anyone point me in the right direction with a engine cleaner. This years winter project was to build the bike... Next years winter project will be to rebuild the engine. I think the bike is coming along nicely however I need to get this engine cleaned up to match what I think will be a...
  15. S

    Brass sealing washers

    Hey I already had built my engine, but has anybody used the Brass sealing washers from Mikes xs and had luck with them. I just don't want to get done with this project and have a oil leaking valve cover over some washers when I could of used stock sealing washers. Thanks
  16. S

    Tank fitment

    I'm restoring/building a xs 650. right now I'm stuck on getting a gas tank. I started with a 1980 frame, but don't like the 80's gas tank. I already powder coated the frame and don't want to refab the tank mounts right now. My question is what 70's model tanks will fit on a 1980 frame?
  17. austintylerr

    copper tube holding main jet?

    im cleaning my bs38s off my 1980 and I cannot seem to get the copper tube that the main jet screws into out. I watched a tutorial and he used a sliver of wood but mine seems to be stuck in there pretty good. I know not to use steel as the copper is weaker. Any help or insight would be...
  18. Cafe-Dave

    Needle Jet O-ring : BS38 Carbs, 1975, Z-6 Short Needle Jet

    Hi All, I need to order in some replacement O-rings to rebuild my 1975 BS38's. Some searching has led me to a Thick, ID Viton O-ring. I'm thinking I'll just buy a pack from McMaster, since the QTY 25 is about how much 2 would be from MikesXs. It looks like Part# 9263K284 should do it...
  19. ronstern

    Whats the best way to install commandos??

    I'm finishing up my restoration on my 77 and bought some commandos from MikesXS. Whats the best way to install these things? They gave me a bracket and some nuts but there's no clamp to fit around the exhaust and front pipe. Do I have to bend the bracket to fit? Has anyone else have the same...
  20. S

    '81 Fresh meat

    Hello, New member, first bike, first post. Just paid off, title in hand, runs gorgeous, 12,500 miles, all receipts including gas with mileage noted, two work manuals and has been fully documented. The bad, Shes been dropped, I need a speedo, speedo cable, head light assembly from...
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