Carveacre

Any reason why this screw would not work?

I am about to start rehabilitating my rusty original 1981 XS650SH fuel tank. I have a new petcock, but it came without screws. I even...

I have 3 possibles, and I don’t know which to get. EBay, Mikes XS, or XS650 direct.

No, there is a 3/4 inch square hole in the mesh. I have replaced the sump filter

1981 XS650SH stored in a damp shed for 28 years. My previous thread was Got it Back. I changed the oil and filters, and scraped some...

Good advice right there. I will be doing the oil change when my parts get here. Thanks, Carveacre in Alpine, CA

I wrote the above reply before I saw the spanner you made. If that’s the ticket, I can do that. Thank you for your consideration...

I tried tapping hardwood dowels in the holes and prying sideways in a twisting motion with a lever. No joy. I might have to try...

I used a skinny knife blade as a scraper and scraped the grove of all dirt and crud, then squirted more penetrating oil. It does not...

I have removed the 6mm Allen head set screws, and I have been gently trying to tease off the cover. Right now, it is getting a soaking...

okay, I ordered the headlight. Now, does anybody have a technique for removing the round, aluminum 2-screw oil filter cover? I have...

Going to give this a lot of thought before I commit to a plan. BTW, my right side cover came in the mail today. With a little PlastX...

Thanks for the heads up. I will inspect what I have before I buy anything.

Thanks a million. I get more confident every day. I will be getting the head pipes and I will try to save the mufflers, which are not...

Has anybody had any experience with the 1.5“ head pipes part #07-0757 from yamahaxs650.com for $125? That seems to be a reasonable...

Bought em.

Good people. I meant to say good people. I am a dunce. Again.

Thank you very much. It is very confidence building knowing there are odd people who have my back and want me to succeed. Carveacre in...

I am on it. Thank you for the tip. Saved me a lot of eye strain. Carveacre in Alpine, CA

Okay, anybody got a black left side cover with the 650 V emblem? I am a buyer.

Heat Wave.. Linda Ronstadt. “I can’t explain it, don’t understand it” I posted 2 replies saying thanks for the pdf manuals. I will...

Ehat a dunce I am. I wondered where that first reply went. It just disappeared.

Thank you very, very much. Your generosity has saved me money and a week of waiting for the manual to be delivered. Brake pads, air...

Thank you very, very much. Your generosity has saved me some money and a week waiting for the manual to be delivered. I will use my...

While I have your attention, help me out with a shop manual. $30 on Amazon for the Haynes 650 Twins Owners Workshop Manual, or is there...

Okay, I am going to try posting some pictures. Warning: These are not pretty.

Okay, I am hearing you. Several of you want me to post pictures. Too dark now, but I will post pictures tomorrow if I don’t forget. I...

I bought my 1981 XS 650 Heritage Special in Sioux Falls, SD. Skipping the details, it was sold. I relocated it recently and I have it...