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Ihave decided to go with stainless through out on all bikes we get a lot of rain over here.I have plenty of PBC Compound (marine grade poly butyl cuprasil) and a high strngth threadlock for use on the fixings. I had to replace the m8 thread on the footpeg mounts on the XS1 ,drilled the stud cut...

Hi yes it was imported from th US thats as much as I know Steve

Well folks during the lockdown over here in Dear Old Blighty I have been using that time to rebuild a trio of my XS's the first of which is a 650 Special ( my first big bike after passing my test some 30 odd years ago). A TX 650 And my XS 1 . I have a couple of questions regarding this bike 1...

Hi thanks for the help, the casing definitely hasn't been tampered with. Bonus for me I can now have matching numbers Cheers Steve

Hi folks fairly new here (although have been a registered user for a while). Name is STEVE and have a few XS's which brings me to my question, I have recently picked up what I believe to be an XS 1 the Frame number is S650-001062,am I correct with the XS 1 however there is no engine number on it...

From memory the larger the front wheel the better the straight line stability especially at speed. The smaller the wheel the faster the bike will turn into a corner. Steve

First suspect would be the cam chain needing adjustment. I would also be checking both oil filters for black plastic crud, that would probably indicate the cam chain guide is shot. hope this is of some help Steve Posted via Mobile

In the middle of cleaning all the mating surfaces on this engine before assembly . Do the members here think I should leave the fins as they are or should I go with polishing the edges. This engine will be used in my upcoming build , I like the idea of F117 STEALTH for styling. Cheers...

My other bike (recent purchase as found) Kawasaki z 650 ( b1 ) I think. Definately needs some work however it does run:thumbsup: Planning to turn it into a Lawson replica. Posted via Mobile

Bronze welding isn't an option I don't have access to the equipement. I have a choice of Mig or Stick, prefer stick myself just what I'm used to. The welding it self isn't a problem. Steve Posted via Mobile

Well folks I will be re assembling this engine http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20723 pics to follow, safe to say it looks a heck of a lot different . My question is to do with frame building. I am intending to construct a frame from scratch and am going for a diamond frame...

Hi I have looked around ebay for the VR-115 however the delivery charge tends to be twice as costly than the item itself ( average post comes in around 25 GB pounds ) so on average item plus post 50 GB pounds then a further 20 GB pound approximately for customs and admin fee from the postal...

Hi retiredgentleman I am aware the xs650 uses a 3 phase output, my curiosity was as to why 2 bridge rectifiers are used when a single 3 phase rectifier would suffice. I can appreciate cost becomes a significant factor, over here in the UK even used parts come at a premium sometimes rediculously...

Hi have noticed a few people are using 2 rectifiers on their machines, is there any particular reason for this. The reason for asking is I have been running a 36MT60 3 phase rectifier for a number of years without any problems. The photo shows the setup I use. There are two of the 36MT60's on...

Hi new to the site. I currently own an XS 650 SE (3L1) Model and further two engines all in various stages of rebuild. My recent purchase was a 4N9 Engine which was in a rather sorry state, now sitting in a couple of trays .Will update as work progresses.