Niels B

I have so far not had a reason to take one of these out - or put it in. I however by coincidence noted that my gas grill was a great...

Hawkeye 😁

Found this pic on Danish FB group I belong too, not sure who made it and where it might be, but it for sure an original idea - so though...

Call the seller and ask for the trick to start it. I tend to kick a couple of time with choke on and no ignition, then find the...

It’s 18mm diameter and rise is 1.5

God lord - that’s going to take a while to clean out !

I didn’t know you could run 19” on the rear, thought it was either 16” or 18”

I use aluminum buffer sticks and a hard woven buffer wheel on my bench grinder, gradually changing to a softer wheel for the final...

Impressive report, thanks for sharing

Try this https://xs650direct.com/shopping_cart

Anyone looking for parts near Austin TX 1975 Yamaha XS-650 Project Bike Austin TX...

Looks like the project started in 1971!

what a mess, but a lot of good parts for 150, however to far a drive for me to even think about it :)

It’s light corrosion, there is an option for adding anticorrosion solution to the ultra sonic cleaner

oops, guess won't work then :)

wouldn't it be easier to buy a center stand ?

Welcome aboard, nice looking XS you found there, for sure lots of info on this site, and a bunch of super knowledgeable helpful guys...

Beautiful bike - good luck on the sale

I hope the pictured ‘75 is not the donor bike! Look pretty perfect to me.

Do they buy them out there ?

And if you can’t get a title you’ll have some nice spare parts :)

Maybe I don’t understand the picture, but are you talking the cross over pipe between the town mufflers under the engine / frame on like...

Thanks for the parts + will work well with my resto :)

Yes looks good, but not very much fun to clean after a dirt track ride or a bit of rain :-)

I like the looks and the black stripes on the tank - is that a decal or a paint job ? If decal, where do you buy them ?

I love the detective work - besides from all the suggestions I have none - but man would I like to know if you ever figure it out!

looks nice, however curious about the hydraulic failure - was it a self made kit or one of the aftermarket that you can buy online ? and...

Is this a decal set or painted on?

The rear mount is def xs650 and so are the front mount. Width of the tank fit XS frame and sits correctly - the decals I’m unsure about...

Yes it look a bit smaller than the standard tanks, but then again I have no special tanks to compare to, otherwise the tank mount all...

Is this a ‘79 special tank ? Got offset tank lid and dual petcocks, have matching side covers ( which need decals ) don’t believe it...

didn't even knew you could put it in wrong 1

Looks great

Yes - I know they are out there - just a matter of timing :-)

Mostly the linked set saves you the hassle of syncing two carbs and have two cables to the throttle :-) - I got lucky I guess and made...

If you blast with glass beat and rinse well plus several trip to the ultrasonic cleaner you should be ok. When I work on carb I soak /...

You can use this, increase the ratio for real dirty work. https://asonic-ultrasoniccleaners.com/products/as-carb-1 I must say the simple...

You certainly threw some money at this project !

Admit the carb looks a bit nasty, but if you can get them apart without breaking anything, a good clean and possible a vapor blast +...

What to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon, get in the garage and truing the wheels you laced last week, was easier than I recalled - or...

Haha - sure just swing by Atlantic Beach too :) not much of a detour since you are that far from home 😜