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Cool. I fixed the rear taillight and going to Home Depot to get supplies for the front. I am going to untangle everything and remove the...

This is also what the headlight looks like. It seems as if there is too much stuff in there to put the headlight back on.

Hi there, purchased this xs650 about a week ago. Very happy so far, I have replaced air filters, put in new gas, and fired it right up...

Cool will order this tonight and make sure to oil it.

I wish I had the skill to cut my own gaskets, but props to you for being good enough to do it. I am going to order a new clutch cable...

Ok great that was what I found when I looked further into the forums and I ordered 2 UP4200-AST, which I think are just shorter. Wish I...

Thanks, do I need to replace the gaskets? Also is that the correct size most use for the 78 xs650?

Also for cleaning the oil filters, do you just blast them with carb cleaner?

Hi all, I am going to do a order for parts and had a specific question. I orderded both the clymer manual and Yamaha XS650 engine...

Well I just picked it up and it’s now mine. The bike cold started and after warming up rode fine. The clutch shifted into gears but it...

Wow, you guys are insanely helpful. I really appreciate all that has been posted in just a couple of hours. @650Skull , I checked again...

Ok going to order that stuff tonight.

Will do all of that. Reading back on our messages, he said this “It runs and rides, clutch cable needs adjusted, needs headlight for...

Thank you! I look forward to learning about it! Tomorrow I am driving to pick it up, but I have verbally agreed to buy it as long as it...

Hi there, I am a college student buying a 1978 Yamaha xs650. It has been built to look like a cafe racer, has 15,420 miles, and needs a...