XS650 Model Identification/Year/VIN, Workshop Manuals, and Other Information

Bike identification and workshop information
This thread charts the XS650 from 70-83 with Brochures/Pics, ID chart and a workshop manual.

Yamaha XS650B Service Manual with Yamaha XS650C/XS650D Service manual supplements.
A link to the above B/C/D and SE-SH online manuals in PDF format

The renowned, Engine Stripping/Rebuild. "Stripping Yamaha's 650 Twin", by Rob Gibson.

Note* links throughout the Manual to compliment and enhance the chapters with both written and video, (where available), tips,
There is a post at the end with links to threads to help the budget conscious and easy how to's

All files are in JPEG format for easy down loading and printing


ID Chart.
Colored for easy identification for county/continent variations.
Please contact me if you have any information or variances that differ from chart.

PDF file will be upgraded as new information comes to hand.
Jpg pics from the PDF file will be upgraded as changes occur

original chart kindly given to me from TheXScafe

 

Link to album. Click, or run mouse across pictures in the album for Information on the models and differences between each model. (Still to do on the 70 -78 pics, work in progress).

1970-XS1 650









1971-XS1-B/F 650








1972-XS2 650









1973-TX650








1974-TX650A








1975-XS 650B






1976-XS650C






1977-XS650D






1978-XS650E






1978-XS650SE





1979-XS650F







1979-XS650 Special II
Couldn't find a complete pic or Brochure for an original 79 SII.
First pic the bike has an aftermarket seat.
Second pic the bike has aftermarket handlebars




1979-XS650SF





1980-XS650G, (Special II).




1980-XS650SG



1981-XS650H, (Special II).




1981-XS650SH



1982-XS650J Heritage Special

 

Frames;

70-XS1/71-XSB/72-XS2/73TX



74TXA-79F Standard/Roadster.



78SE-83K/SK Special/Heritage Special

 

Engine Rebuild. Stripping Yamaha's 650 Twin, by Rob Gibson.
Right click, then view image or save to get a large jpeg file


















Engine rebuild thread, by Airwolfie lots of good pics and discussion for tips and help.

 

Workshop Manuals;
Links to PDF's
70XS1-74TXA Downloadable online Manual from The XScafe
XS650B manual and C/D supplements with good pics. E/SE and all the later supplements as well but the photo-copying makes the pics/diagrams not so good.

Parts Manuals;
Biker.net

Boats.net Click on the part no to match/cross reference part no's with other Yamaha year/models

XS650B Service Manual. Part 1
Right click then view image or save file to enlarge

From the German xs650 site.This has been written in 3 languages. English, German, French. Where some of the pages were just in German or French i left them out.

 

Chapter 2 Adjustments.
Double click to view large file then right click and save file

Valve Adjustment- Video

Cam Chain Tension Adjustment-Video
Different cam chain tensioners

 

Chapter 2 Adjustments.

Downloadable Degree Wheel

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

BUILDING A BETTER TWIN: by Joe Minton.........Results

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

 

Chapter 3; Engine section

 

Chapter 4; Fuel System

Carbs-Carburetors: Carb Guide first link:
JBM Industries; CV Diaphragms and Carb Manifolds. (Ethanol proof)

 

Chapter 4; Fuel System

BS CV carb tutorial; Link to PDF file.
Rebuilding Yamaha Vacuum Operated Fuel Valves (Petcocks.)

 

Chapter5; Chassis

Drilling Brake Discs; By Goran Persson's
Drilling Your Own Brake Rotors

Wheel lacing, mistakes and fix. Read through

 

Chapter 5; Chassis

Bleeding The Brakes

 

Chapter 5; Chassis

BUILDING A BETTER TWIN; by Joe Minton. Handling,(Forks and frame)
Minton Mod observations. Read in conjunction with previous link.