Roy

I'll bet you're wondering how those two are connected. Actually, they aren't. I have a 1971 Yamaha xs1-b, almost pure stock, and I have...

Thanks for the info. I've spent more time reading and researching this than it took to do the actual rebuild. The consensus seems to be...

I'm working on my xs2 speedometer. It was NOS with zero miles, but bounced wildly from day one. Is the large diameter aluminum section...

Thanks, with your help, I found it. I read every single article and didn't find an answer.

Well that was poorly written. What I meant to ask was how do you remove the shaft that the plastic knob fastens too. The shaft that...

So how did you end up getting the shaft to unscrew? I'm working on the same issue.

Where is the tech section?

Thanks! It isn't much, just a few drops. I thought it was because I parked too close to a Triumph the other day. Like maybe my bike...

Why does my xs1-b drip a few drops of oil from the breather tube when I park?

How can you remove the screw that holds the reset knob on an xs2 speedometer? There is no way to hold the internal mechanism to pop the...

Who does speedometer and tachometer repair? I had contact information once, but can't locate it now. Thanks for any help.

Lots of good information here. Thanks to everyone.

OK, here's a new one. On long rides on my 71 xs1-b, it spits oil out of the tachometer drive. A hundred mile ride will leave oil on my...

I'm inclined to agree. If it's serious, it's going to become more obvious in the next thousand miles or so.

I like the way you think! I really don't want to tear this apart again. It's just a short puff of smoke, and then it's gone. Doesn't...

I didn't do anything with the guides.I couldn't feel any play in them.

About 500 miles ago I did a topend rebuild. Everything done right. Valve seals, rings, timing chain, everything. Now I get a puff of...