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Thanks is that with the engine hot or cold any thoughts on the oil burning issue Cheers TM

Hi new to these 650s mine has a rattle on the top end seems like from both sides sound to loud to be tappets asked a few guys who are into these and they say there all like this it runs ok starts on the button I get a bit of blue smoke out of left exhaust when hot but only it's been running and...

Yes it does look a bit dumb in the position it's in not all of the low level fill line is covered but been out today nd still a firm lever can you recommend a replacement lever / master cylinder Thanks R TM

Hi I am new to xs650 just replaced the bars on my custom to low superbike bars the master cylinder is now at 45 degrees whilst I realise the brakes cannot be bled with it in this position will they still be safe to use the lever is still firm no sign of air . TM

Wanted in any condition an xs 650 seat the heritage one with the horrible hump UK prefereed

Thanks for the pics 5 twins think i will go with that type of bar. Artics XS thanks for the advice i guess i got it in my head that because tha bike is the custom with the higher bars then the forks must be longer and would need lowering i am not after a full cafe set up for all the reasons you...

Thanks 5twins but what are euro bars I had considered low superbike bars 50mm rise 90 mm pull back have you an advice on my fork lowering question

Thanks ady66 I see your in the UK like me any idea where I can get a cafe seat in the UK to replace the custom seat on my bike I don't want to cut the fare if poss Cheers

Thanks I guess the real issue is do I need to lower the front I am not the sort of rider that likes to lean really over the bike is just for gentle riding

Hi this is my first post I am about to convert a1980 US spec custom xs650 into a cafe racer spec bike not putting clip on bars on will probably settle for something a little high higher flat superbike bars I think question is will I need to lower the front