xs650b

After posting photos some time ago about a repair to my tacho I was asked "how is this holding up?". I had to admit that since doing it I had made little progress. In fact the repair probably was part of my prevarication. (No-one needs a tacho.) I was also shocked to find out how long ago it...

I accidentally bought this service manual in a drunken stupor not realising its tx650a not tx650 silly me. If anybody wants this manual and wants to trade for the proper one I need would be cool offers will also be accepted so I can actually buy the one i need. and no the copy i have isnt in...

Hi there I have a 1975 xs650B with a Nissin 13/16" bore front master cylinder. There's a previous thread from about two years ago discussing this. Seems like the 13/16" rebuild kits aren't available. So I've found a source for complete new master cylinders and I'm happy with this. I plan to...

Hello everyone, looking for a miracle here... I had no idea the 75' tanks would have a needle in a haystack for a cap assembly. DOH! I've already painted the tank! I have the primary cover, some of the pins, but looking the rest, or a full assembly, especially the key/lock portion. Thanks...

So I recently sold my '81 Special Heritage and now I'm thinking about getting a XS650B. From the little research that I've done, the differences from the 650B and the Specials is not huge except stuff like the later models have the TCI ignition and different tanks etc. I know that you can...

I love this sight- Ive gotten such great info- Here's the short story (which I know might make some people hate me). I was riding to work like I do everyday when I saw an old xs in a yard next to my store. I always saw the guy tinkering on his harley, so I got up the nerve to go over and ask...