suspension

I've Googled and searched til I'm blue in the face and I still can't find all the information I need. Can someone give me the stock specs of a '75 XS650B? Here's what I know: Neck rake (steering head): 27 degrees Offset: 1.938" Fork Length: 29.5" Wheelbase: 56.5" What I need...

Hi i recently found this product and was wondering if anybody has used this and how it worked? Thanks Matt

I've been doing a lot of reading and searching the forums, but I have a rudimentary understanding of this geometry stuff. My eyes start to cross after a while.....information overload. I have a '75 XS650 and I'd like to upgrade the front end. I have access to a good machinist, welder and a...

There seams to be quite a few tire sizes for the 18 rear what does everyone use and how do they handle? I was looking at some 4.00-18 but wasn't sure how well they would hold the road. I think stock was 4.50-18?. I like mountain riding with a lot of switchbacks (not knee dragging or anything)...

Good morning all, I bought the +4 extended tubes from mikes but the concern is where the lower portion of the fork goes in the swedge down has no c clip ring and has some kind of reducer in it. I am lost how these are to fit together or I have the wrong fork, it looks right other than the...

Help!! I have been reading that you can put on a harley springer front end on my 79 xs650 and I was wondering if anyone has done this before or if they have any experience doing this. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks Matt

Hey all, Is there any hope for my 34mm forks? I know there are plenty of upgrades, like cartridge emulators and such, for the 35mm forks. Are there any upgrades available for the 34mm forks? I am building a café racer from my 75 XS and for now am using the stock forks. There is a fork swap...

I've been using the search but haven't really found any detailed "how to" threads or information such as what models work best, etc. Several of the threads start off nice and then never get finished. What forks from a more modern bike or USD forks work best on the XS650? Are there any...

Stock rake is 27 deg. I've read that most are lifting the rear by 1" and lowering front into the trees by 1". What's the effective rake? Thanks.

im looking to put extended fork tubes on my bike, however i have a 76 so im stuck with the 34mm fork and all the exended tubeson xs650 direct are 34mm.. is there anyreason i cant find a newer fork and stick it on my bike, then get new tubes to go with the new lowers and trees?

Hi, I need to replace my fork seal dust covers on my 72XS2, can I remove each individual fork leg without removing the steering head assembly/upper fork yoke? There is only one pinch bolt located on each side of the lower fork yoke. I have removed the front wheel, fender and disk and the...

Hello All, Having an issue with my GSXR fork swap. I have a 77 xs650 and purchased the cognito moto stem swap and received 2 sets of 99-3515-5 bearings from all balls racing. I am going to be replacing the front end with a 2003 GSXR 750 front end. I had the gsxr stem pressed out and the new...

A while back I got my hands on a Honda CB 450 K2 like the one in the photograph at this link: http://www.livablelandscape.org/CYCLES/450K2.htm Actually I got 2 of them. The bikes I've got is pretty sad but amazingly one of the complete front ends doesn't need anything a little paint and...

Hey guys, here is a project I started 3 years ago and which stay stucked for many reasons, but which is now on its track. The built started for a friend who wanted something "different", including an Old School engine with a Hot look and a relook that includes modern shape, bringing in...

Will the 77 triple fit a 73 frame?

Hey everyone I saw an older build featured on xs650choppers (link to photo below) where the guy says he used a triple tree from an xv750. He shaved the tabs off and looks really cool. Someone in the comments asked if he used this different triple tree because it's wider ( he was running 5.0x16...

Has anyone fitted a front fender from a Virago, XS Eleven, or other model to an XS650? I believe that the XS400 is a direct match, but I do not know about the other models. I am looking for a rust free front fender for an 81SH.

Happy Holidays everyone. I used a little time off to put in some All-Balls tapered steering bearings. Installation wasn't too bad in the end. Thought you guys might like to see some pics: Old bearings: Bottom old and new: Top new: Also, I got some 340mm slim-line Hagon shocks -...

As many of you know, I have the mystery 72 that is really a 74... Anyway it has a tree marked with a 447 number and it has 34mm forks with extended forks total length 37 inches. Here is my new dilemma. I am at the point of swapping out the front forks to be stock and get lower. I removed the...

Your help would be much appreciated. I cannot find this replacement part for the life of me anywhere. This is an internal piece of the 34mm forks. Broke during rebuild. I can't even find some 34mm complete forks unless GGGary has a set he'd be willing to part with. Thanks guys.