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  1. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    Appreciate your input and complete exhaust makes sense plus could easily change back if desired. Either way sounds like I will probably need to rejet it a bit richer even with stock. Wonder if the header although larger dia. would it create more heat? I cant remember if undisesirable heat comes...
  2. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    good eyes and on point. You always see something later so i’m sure i’ll fox or replace items like you see. Thanks and did check your helpful link!
  3. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    Wow no shit!! So we speak many languages and maybe ran into each other Luke F15 - Clark F4 - U-tapao - Hueys BUT this means we are some really ol farts..
  4. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    great idea i’m glad i sold my other bikes and nor only have this one. I’ll be sure to start a log and attach tech info as it relates
  5. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    As far as my abilities it’s from Military being a mechanic on UH-1 Baby huey’s ,130, F4 and later F15. Did lots of work on Harley projects but definitely not very good .. so probably im a want to be garage wrench r.. But I do my homework and take advice from folks that have first hand...
  6. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    just bought a set on Amazon -thks
  7. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    Thank you for kind words and showing it.. sadly when i got out nasty words and even spit but understand. I just hoped we learned from that. Thus riding a bike makes me forget all about any negativity. Riding this bike will do exactly that as the first one was just after I got out .. Peace
  8. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    The link should it running and idle but did not show an actual ride so fingers crossed!
  9. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    So nice to have these tech treads and i’ll do my homework So much easier than back in those days .,,
  10. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    Hi Comrade Bud! here is a link for you to a good check https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-yamaha-xs650sh-special-ii/
  11. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    Hi Gary These almost look stock and the price can’t be real? If it’s that inexpensive i’ll buy them and see how it sounds. in your opinion Would it require any rejetting ? thanks
  12. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    Pete here is a link to show all the pics.. I bought it off Bring A trailer BAT and hope bike is what was shown. Take a look and tell me if I paid too much https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-yamaha-xs650sh-special-ii/
  13. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    Thank you and that is good input on the pipes. I used to make my harleys for lil dick syndrome but you are right i’ll look for light stuff
  14. VanDutch

    My 1978 xs650 chopper build. $6500

    nice bike what city are you located in
  15. VanDutch

    New and Old XS owner

    I’m glad my buddy referred me to this site as I finally just purchased a Special 2 which is very close to my Special I bought new in 79 in the same Burgundy color. Back then I paid $2000 OTD now I paid 3200 for a old 81’ :) inflation I’m going to keep this stock other then maybe rear sprocket...
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