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  1. Paddy399

    Found a cool shirt

    I was poking around on the interwebs and came across this shirt at a local shop here in Chicago. Thought you guys might enjoy... http://www.strangecargo.com/vintage-yamaha-motorbike-2-shirt
  2. Y

    whats the secret

    just started my winter resto 78 650 special planning on repainting tank and side covers is there a way to get the clips off the side emblems allready broke 1 side :banghead:
  3. T

    Just bead blasted my carbs

    Just did this 5 minutes ago. I was pulling them apart to clean and rejet (from the info ive gathered here im going w a 135 main and a 45 pilot to start. Pod filters and straight pipe. Feedback is welcome). I ended up disassembling them completely and decided to blast them at work. I sealed...
  4. Paddy399

    What constitutes a top end build?

    I'm at a loss. I picked up a bike ('81 Special) in the spring, have been riding it when I can, troubleshooting the little problems when I can. I think I have all the problems worked out except a pop at low RPM from the right cylinder that I'm 99% sure is a carb issue. Here is my problem...
  5. gggGary

    It followed me home, can I keep it?

    Well it called out to me and I couldn't resist. Back story guy calls me, " you the guy looking for Xs650s?" His story: Old buddy left it here after an accident 25 years ago never came and got it, I want it gone. So I dragged it home. He gave me the Iowa owners name and I found his...
  6. tscacadc

    Utah winter build

    I got my first XS a couple months ago, 1975. I need something to keep my busy over the winter. I ski but I can't afford it any more these days. I hesitate doing a build thread but I have enjoyed all the build threads I have looked through so i thought I would try to contribute. The forum has...
  7. Y

    special/standard tank

    The 78 special I bought the tank is rusty saw a 650e tank on fleabay will this mount up without any gaps between the seat and tank or other problems thanks, Craig
  8. B

    XS650 For Sale in Vegas; Overpriced?

    Well, here it is: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/3211627008.html Gentleman is pretty firm on the price. I can respect that people have certain preconceived expectations about what they want/need to get for their unfinished projects. Advertised as a "rolling chassis"; included with the...
  9. ontherocks

    Need help identifying parts.

    So, I think I have found my next project. I already have a great rat bobber that runs great and is super reliable. Now that I know whats involved with getting an xs650 going, I feel comfortable taking on a new project. I would like to build the following bike which has always had my...
  10. SCARE

    NZ Special

    I just picked up my new project, this Yamaha XS650 Special.
  11. P

    found this in a junk yard ,,should i buy it or not

    So i went to the local junk yard just to peak at what they had as far as motorcycles and in the way back corner what do i see............. this beautiful 1976 in pretty good condition as far as cosmetics go however when i went to see if it had any compresion it felt like nothing was even...
  12. T

    Plugs fouling, top end rebuild?

    Hello everyone. I am so thankful to have this resource for this beautiful bike that I have. For a cycle that is touted by some as one of the most reliable made at the time, I have yet to see this reliability. I bought this 1970 XS1 as a rebuilt wall decoration about 4 years ago. When I purchased...
  13. airbusflyboy

    XS6501B rolling project

    The list continues, going over the bike to determine what parts need to be replaced, have been able to get some decent deals for some of the parts but finding that this Yamaha stuff is more tricky to find parts than a Honda, and more pricey. I am amazed at what the folks on EBAY think their...
  14. I

    Think I'm missing something

    Ok I'm pretty sure I'm missing something im trying to put my wheels back together and it just doesn't feel right. You hopefully can see my axel with the spacers and such attached....I'm almost certain those are all the parts that came out of my wheel....am I wrong in either the arrangement or...
  15. airbusflyboy

    XS6501B rolling project

    Just picked it up yesterday down in Mississippi, was stored away in a shed building of sorts, out of the weather. Frame and Engine numbers match, looks like the Candy Orange paint job that was sprayed over with paintcan. Question : From the frame and engine number is there any way to determine...
  16. wherearewe

    Tach Drive - Internal Washer still in Place?

    Hi All Needed to replace my tach cable so I figured i would replace the O ring and seals while i was in there. Normally i always do a little light research before i dive in but not this time. Anyway i pulled out the tach cable, removed the bolt that holds the mechanism in place, and...
  17. Y

    starter overrun

    just got 78 special. bike was sitting for 20+ years so far I have blasted and powder coated the air boxes, NOS air filters, cleaned carbs and petcocks, replaced points, adjusted valves & cam chain, cleaned oil filter new oil, bleed all fluids out of brakes. bike is running good but the starter...
  18. J

    Newcomer, New rider, First Restore!

    The name is James, and I'm from Wisconsin. My brother in law recently "gifted" me an old bike he had laying around in his garage. Here she is: Not much to look at but as my first bike I'm completely blind to her "unique beauty" (that's what my wife calls it). I've got all winter to work on...
  19. peanut

    whats

    Engine-wise whats are the differences , if any, between a 1979 XS650SE and a 1979 XS650F ? I've ordered a full engine gasket set for a 79F model and I've been sent a gasket set for the following applications 79XS650 SE(1L1) 75-81 XS650B 79 XS650 (lU3) 79 XS650 SJ 79 XS650 SK...
  20. rude

    What I did during the (southern) winter, warning non XS content

    Finished off my CB900 (1979), the "daily" rider GSX swing arm vf1000f wheels CR carbs brakes upgraded to twin pot shakedown ride pics btw still got the XS on historic rego, she's looking forward to showing herself off this summer
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