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Hello, Does anyone know where I can get the hardware that slides into the chrome seat trim so it can be fastened to the seat itself? I rather not fabricate my own so I figured I would see if there was something out there that will work. Thanks, Justin

Finally getting things finished up here on my XS1, and hoping to get it ready to pass NYS inspection. Everything works except for the headlight and the horn.. With the ignition switch clicked over all the way to the right, the tail light is on in which I would assume the headlight would be on...

Been a while... Anyway, I just put my 1970 XS1 on the road after a couple years of working on it, but am plagued by the lack of a horn again. The control is there, as well as a spring where the button is supposed to be, but I don't have the rest of the internals to have the horn function...

Finishing things up before I take it for its first ride since 78'. Anyway, to adjust the clutch per manual it says to loosen the lockout, tighten the screw, back it off a 1/4 turn and finish the rest at the handle bars... problem is, after backing the screw out, there isn't enough thread to...

Just looking to see if someone knows where I can find rebuild kits for my XS1 petcocks. Mikesxs lists them, but i've been waiting for months to see them back in stock. Thanks guys!

Bought it last year from the original owner, I have the receipt from the dealership along with the ID card, and owners manual. I plan to restore/ride and enjoy this machine. I have put some time into cleaning the carbs, going through the wiring harness and replacing the exhaust, this was all...

I need to replace my exhaust on my factory stock 1970 XS1. The bike was a barn find, all original. I just got it running, but the exhaust is shot. I want to do the stainless route, anyone purchase a set from mikesxs or 650central? also what muffler choice should i go with? I want to keep the 2-2...

hello, I am getting ready to paint my 70' XS1 the original candy green. I see there are some members that have already gone through the color matching process. Anyone car to sharewhat paint they used and what color? Thanks in advance!

I was offered one at a good price..anyone know much about them? Whats the difference between it and a XS? Parts available? should i snag it or is it the same thing as my 77' xs 650 that is a big project?

Just picked up a 77' XS 650 for the right price of free. It ran last in 1991 (original owner WOW) it was having problems with the stator etc so he let it sit in the barn. Anyway almost 33 years later i found it on the side of the road. NOW for the help..years ago a friend removed the stator...