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    Replacing XS-2 Air Filter Element

    I'm having a very hard time find UNI Filter sheet foam in 3/8" thickness-green or red in the FINE grade.The black is available, but red or green would be easier to see accumulated dirt, etc. Internet search for other brands is coming up empty. Is anyone using the 5/8" on any 650, especially the...
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    For Sale - Alpinstars SMX-6 V2 Gore Tex Boots-New

    Sorry about that! Ad has been corrected.
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    For Sale - Alpinstars SMX-6 V2 Gore Tex Boots-New

    Brand new never worn, only tried on for fitment. I usually take a size 10, but these are a 9.5, and fit well. I've decided to go with a summer fully ventilated boot for riding in the south's hot summers. These sell all day long at $359.95 at various online sites. Not to be confused with the...
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    Replacing XS-2 Air Filter Element

    Oops! I forgot to add the link! here we go: http://shop.unifilter.com/c/vintage_yamaha_xs-650_1972
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    Replacing XS-2 Air Filter Element

    Just checked Uni Filter site, and it appears they now make (or have been making) a direct replacement filter for the XS-2, for the princely sum of $37.95 EACH, plus shipping-ouch! See link below. I'm going the bulk Uni filter route, and make the modification that Mailman (and others) have done.
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    Replacing XS-2 Air Filter Element

    Thanks, Mailman! One last question: Is the foam you used 3/8" or 5/8"?
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    Replacing XS-2 Air Filter Element

    Did you remove the paper element from the frame?
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    Rear Drum brake setup

    I'm having the same issue with my XS-2. Thought the spring might be streached! Glad I found this thread!
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    Replacing XS-2 Air Filter Element

    Hi all, I've read the thread where the paper air filter element on the XS-2 (and others) can been replaced with Uni Filter foam (3/8 inch thickness). My question is should it be the course or fine material? From some of the photos posted in that thread, it appears to be the fine material...
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    XS-2 Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit

    How good are the master cylinder kits as seen on ebay for the XS-2 (around $20, shipping included)? Seems to be about less than half the price of an equivalent K&L kit. Thanks in advance!
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    XS-2 Battery

    The battery on my XS-2 is deader than a door nail (won't hold a charge). Looking for a reasonably-priced AGM replacement. I usually by Yuasa, but as I may be selling the bike, I don't think I want to pay so much for a Yuasa. So what are other's using? Thanks!
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    Source for handlebar clamp bolts; XS-2

    In need of a U.S. source for the chrome, domed-head handlebar clamp bolts. NLA from Yamaha. The ones currently on my XS-2 are allen head black bolts, and not correct. There is a U.K. supplier for these, at the dollar equivalent of $4.25 EACH, plus shipping. Hope to find a more reasonble U.S...
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    Battery?

    This is no joke: I've had batteries last 7 years on a 1993 Honda ST1100; I only put in 3 batteries (Yuasa AGM) in it over the course of ownership (21 years). You can do the math. I'm religious about keeping them charged monthly, esp in the Wisconsin winters ( I now reside in Georgia) with an...
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    Air cleaner Joint Source

    GLJ: yes, that's it. Funny, I looked today on MIke's XS site, and didn't see it. Thanks!
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    Air cleaner Joint Source

    Trying to find a U.S. source for the air cleaner-to carb rubber joint, p/n 256-14453-00. Mine are hard as a rock, and need replacing. MIke's XS does not stock these, and apparently the only other source (?) is Yambits in England. Thanks in advance!
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