xs650

SOOO guys here I am again with complications. I had my 77 xs650 running fine. So, I took off the tank, rear fender, and side panels and painted them.....didn't touch the bike once in that process. I put everything back together and the timing is off this time, misfires and what not. I shut it...

My stator went out again. I didn't buy the stator from HHB but from all the list of "compatible" stators for the banshee swap. First one went because it was too wide and was rubbing on the rotor, grounded and also cooked my small battery. This one was narrower, had the clearance, was wired...

First let me introduce myself. My name is Paul Garrison and thanks for having me on this site. I've been lurking around here for years but never created an account. After finally getting an XS and creating an account, this is my first official post. ****** My 9 year old son (or as he refers to...

If the title didn't give much away, let me explain. 1978 xs650, with Hugh's hand built complete kit. Timing is pretty much on point but does kick back every now and then. My issue is my carbs pop every now and then and stall the engine. Then other times they just pop and I'm on my merry way...

TX650 timing trouble, Just a Question about the cam for the points, Mine has no key ? It keeps blowing the carb off the right boot. I see a hole in the shaft and a slot in the the cam that opens the points but no lock pin so the cam can sit anywhere it pleases on the camshaft end, dont seem right ?

Hello, I am 100% new to this website and wasn't able to locate what I am seeking; hence creating a brand new thread. First off, my apologies if someone has already answered this or started a thread. Looking to find a fabricator in Metro Vancouver Area, BC, Canada who is able to work with me to...

Hey everyone! I'm thinking about changing my front end to a springer set up with a 21" spoked wheel with the mini break drum. Is there any suggestions on how to get the springer front end to fit the stock neck of a 1979/80 xs650SG model. Any suggestions would really help! Below is the front end...

ive been searching for a wile now on the forum for some good how to and or some good fenders to buy for a scrambler build. duz anyone have any ideas? thanks everyone

have you or do you race what do ya race and what on?

Looking to sell my heritage special, It's in pretty good condition. It does some show wear for the age. It will probably need a new stater I ran about a year ago but haven't touched it since. It comes with the original tool kit and everything else is original to the bike too with cast...

progress by Downer posted Jun 9, 2011 at 5:02 PM1977 xs650 for sale hardtail chopper bobber style whatever you wanna call it. It’s got pamco pete ignition. Hugh’s handbuilt pma. Biltwell z bars and grips. Sissy bar. leather seat cole foster gastank with pop up cap in menifee California $3500 obo

Hi, just got my first xs650 1975. Looking for the least work to swap out my front end, planning on putting 18 x 3.5 in the front but getting stuck searching through threads for who has done this. Who has swapped the front end to a Harley or GSXR and had to do minimal work? Looking for a...

hey guys. I just baught a 79 xs 650 bobber. It ran great when I baught it. I was tinkering with the idle screw or whatever it is on each carb, and now when I start the bike it’s like the throttle is on full blast, and no matter which way I turn the idle screws it still goes full blast and I have...

Looking for mid control pegs for my chopper. Looking to go straight up from exhaust bolts. Can be crusty or in any condition

Hello, I have relied on this forum during my build over the past six months and just joined. My 1982 xs650 will start in neutral, but if I let it warm up and change into first or second, the engine cuts off immediately. It feels like a side stand switch cutoff, but I've looked back through my...

HEY EVERYONE, I've posted a few picks of engraving I've done to some parts on my 77 xs650 D, and was wondering if I can do any engraving on the engine block it self? I wanted to do some cool designs but nothing extreme, and thought I'd ask before I started. :)

Hi. I have an 81 xs650 I bought it off a kid who had it as a cafe racer style. I’m turning it back to stock and I have everything else done except for the seat. It’s the stock seat and I have the mounting hardware that goes on the seat. It just seems like there is something missing? The seat...

Here are the symptoms: idles fine, but when riding it does not feel powered. It runs but when above 3000RPM it just does not progress fast or almost at all. It slugs and it's slow... like it has little power and progresses too slow up the torque... The details: The carbs were cleaned...

Hey y'all. So I'm aware of the Dime City Cycle Upswept Hoop: https://www.dimecitycycles.com/dcc-originals-diy-custom-rear-tail-hoop-for-large-cc-motorcycles.html How would something like this compare...

I installed a Banshee rotor and a Kawasaki Vulcan/Drifter stator to my '78 xs650 using Hugh's Hand Built stator backing plate, stator mount & hardware. I had a wire rubbed through by the rotor rotation because I didn't tucked it away enough. When I pulled the rotor to inspect and fix the wire...