suspension.

I only have knowledge of my 1975 XS650B, my right hand side lower fork (axle nut side) is shouldered, so the front axle cannot be drawn all the way though the RHS. I recently picked up a set of 34mm 1976 forks and the RHS lower fork is not shouldered, the main stem of the axle can pass all...

Hey guys, I’m new here and have a few questions. I'm currently in the process of getting my motorcycle licence and have been looking at older Japanese bikes for my first motorcycle. There is a 1981 Yamaha XS Special II for sale here and I’m strongly considering it. I’ve attached a picture...

Hi, I am building an XS2 flat tracker project and want to jack up the back end about 40mm. Has anyone jacked up the back end of an XS2 or early XS650? Did it improve the handling and the look of the bike? Is it better to get extended shocks or make extension brackets to mount the shock. Tim.