Yamaha XS650 Technical References

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Engine and Transmission

Rephasing an XS650 engine: "Rephasing, What is it?"
Cylinder head torque pattern and specs: "Bad Head Torquing?"
XS650 piston rings
Overdrive 5th gear
Flushing out an XS650 engine: "calling all engine guys..."
Splitting the crankcase
Starter and big bore
Power from 750cc big bore
Upper engine mount
XS650 kick start
Advance rod bushing/bearing replacement: "removing camshaft bushings??"
Powder coating vs heat retention
XS650 electric start system (starter)
XS650 - oil coming out of exhaust pipe
Different types of XS650 oil filter modifications: "oil filter"
XS650 oil coolers
Oil leaks
Oil sight glass?
Cam chain tensioner adjustment (video) *
Valve adjustment (video) *
Removing carbon from valves to increase compression *
Lapping valves (video) *
How-To: Remove the camshaft rocker arms *
Cam chain tensioner information (differences between years) *

Clutch

All about the XS650 clutch: "XS650 clutch"
XS650 clutch plates: "clutch service limits"
Removing the clutch center nut
8-plate billet XS650 clutch project
8-plate clutch mod (completed) *
XS650 clutch spring screw modification
Clutch lever hard to pull *
Alignment hole in the clutch pressure plate *

Carburetors, Fuel, Intake, and Air Filters

XS650 carburetor manuals, guides: "Carbs"
Cleaning carburetors: "cleaning carbs"
Removing the XS650 airbox and using pod filters: "Airbox to cones..."
Methods to clean rusty gas tank: "Rust removal from inside gas tank"
Fiberglass tank problems
2 into 1 intake manifold
Fuel injection on an XS650?
Ethanol gas bad for intake manifolds?: "inlet manifolds with ethanol"
Using Dell'orto carburetors on an XS650
Carb holders splitting: "Split carb mounts after 3 months"
Carb jetting
Rust in the tank
Carburetor fuel "T": "Carb T-connector"
Mikuni Round Slide (VM) ID and 34mm vs 36mm vs 38mm
Throttle shaft seals (butterfly seals) *

Exhaust

Aftermarket exhaust
How to open up the stock exhaust
Cutting off the stock mufflers
Attaching new mufflers to the stock headpipes
Exhaust systems and performance (back pressure?) *

Electrical

XS650 wiring diagrams: "some wiring diagrams"
XS650 permanent magnet alternator
How-To: Permanent Magnet Alternator Swap (Also known as the Banshee Swap)
XS650 ignitions "what ignitions are out there?"
PAMCO ignition systems
TCI box - a successful repair, electronic ignition, igniter
Using an inductive timing light for rpm
Cleaning alternator stator
Ignition box TCI: "xs650 need to have the comp to run?"
XS650 electric start system (starter)
Technical information on on LED lights "LED"
Headlights: "Best Headlight Anyone?"
Voltage regulator?
Charging System: Nylon Screws
A look inside the TCI: "TCI forensics" (igniter/ignition box) *
How-To: Diagnose charging system problems (charging system guide) *
Explanation of the electrical systems on the XS650 *
Points timing basics *

Frame

XS650 frame dimensions, drawings
XS650 swingarm brace dimensions
XS650 hardtails
How to install tapered roller bearings in the neck
Sidecar 101

Suspension

Lowering front forks *
How-To: Rebuild XS650 forks / install lowering kit
Suspension references
XS650 front end shake
Fork oil
fork oil change?
Fork interchangeability: "Fork Swapping"
Springer front end
Harley Davidson XL Sportster narrow glide conversion : How To

Wheels and Drive

Wheel interchangeability: "xs650 wheels"
XS650 drive chain
XS650 conversion to belt drive: "what about belt drive?"
What is the hub width on an XS650 Front wheel?
19" Rear wheel, wheel sizes and tires: "street tracker guys"
What size wheels were originally on a 1971 xs650?
Motorcycle wheel truing stand and static balancer
How to read a motorcycle tire sidewall, tire information: "motorcycle tyres (tires)"
Wheel bearing removal
21" front wheel information *
Rear axle (differences between years) *

Brakes

Stainless braided brake and clutch lines
Upgrading XS650 front brakes: "Fazer Blue Spot Caliper"
Brake rotors (discs) that will fit the XS650 front wheel: "My mistress "the dirty screamer" build log"
XS650 front brakes: "adding second brake caliper-?"
Cable operated remote master cylinder
How to: bleeding the brakes *
Stainless braided brake line information *

Controls

XS650 forward controls
Making throttle cables
Eliminate Handlebar Vibration *

Maintenance and General Troubleshooting

General XS650 troubleshooting - Symptoms and their potential causes
How to properly store your motorcycle
Bike won't start? Running rough?
Buying guide - Getting to know your bike
How do I check and change oil on an XS650? Oil recommendations?

Miscellaneous

Shop safety - Fire extinguishers, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
XS650 shop manuals
Reducing weight on an XS650: "weight reduction ?"
A collection of XSJohn's mods
Polishing Made Easy
Getting new keys made and information on re-keying a lock *

Tools

Insurance for tools?
Shop tools: "Homemade and Unique Tools"
Motorcycle Lift
Tool Kit

Fabricating

Tube bender plans
Frame jig plans
Engine stand plans *
XS650 sidecar
How-To: DIY Bungs for Tanks, Oil Bags, Fenders, etc...

Identifying your XS650, VIN Numbers

XS650 VIN number lookup: "ID your Model"
Early XS650 production numbers

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