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Finally getting back to putting the old girl back together. Bought a new clutch handle and can’t get it back together properly. There is so much slack. I have tried adjusting based on threads here and my manual. Lever all the way loose then undo lock nut at the case tighten the screw until it...

Hello everyone been a while since I posted. Thanks in advanced for your help. I have a 72 xs2 with carbs from a 76. If I were to replace the carb holders would I get ones that match a 76, which I believe are angled, or carb holders that fit a 72, which I believe are straight? I believe the...

Ok so i let my 72 xs sit for like 2 years because i assumed i had some big electrical issue. Fast forward to two days ago, i replaced the spark plugs, filled the tank, and off we go. So of course i started tinkering and now it doesn't seem to wanna start again. I realized my plugs kept fouling...

Hello everyone. As the title suggests I misplaced my clymer manual for my xs2. Could anyone here please supply me with torque specs for the drain plugs and other bolts related to an oil change. Also spark plug torque specs. Thanks !!

*(SOLD)*Free parts in South Florida Hey everyone! I have some parts and extras from an xs2. I am moving and have no place for them anymore. I always wanted to sell them but thats not really an option anymore. Throwing them in the trash is the easiest thing to do but I cant help but feel...

Hi everyone! Its been a while, but I am back at it. So heres the case, i have an xs2 with pamco, pma, kick only, with sparx cap. Bike starts up on first or second kick. with headlight off, the tail light is off. With headlight on high beam, tail light is on, but the headlight is dark...

Hey all, I am in the middle of changing the head and base gasket on an xs2 and think it would be the perfect time to change out the cam shaft and the rocker arms. Mikes doesnt sell a kit for this year and apparently no one else does either. Anyone have any NOS, slightly used, or any suggestions...

Hey everyone... I want to get this http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/xs650-chopper-and-bobber-parts/1970-79-yamaha-xs650-chopper-wiring-harness-points-ignition.html I think the general consensus around here is that its better to make your own, but I think the right choice for me is to buy one...

Hey everyone I'm doing the hydraulic clutch conversion and running in to a couple of issues. First of all let me say I bought this pitbike clutch and (Hugh's)conversion kit from a member a few months ago. I think I may be missing some hardware. So my issue is that I bought the M8x1.25 tap and...

So I have posted a few times and if you have seen my posts then you know I dont know anything about motorcycles. I bought a 1972 xs650 with the hopes of customzing it myself into a sweet street tracker/brat type awesome bike. Well I bought some new carbs from the forum along with a new master...

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/columns/122_1308_dear_hipster_cooks_corner/ This was a really cool article I read that touches upon the new cafe scene. I dont know if that exists but I can relate to being young, new to vintage bikes, and chasing after some kind of old forgotten...

I just won an auction for a set of okay condition xs2 mufflers. They looks ok as far as rust. The baffle on one looks pretty rusted other than that just Knicks and dings. I'm gonna end up paying $160 with shipping. Pretty good deal right? I'm just super excited and was wondering if I was bidding...

Hi everyone, I have an xs2 front brake caliper but I cannot get the pistons out so I want to buy one that is confirmed working. If anyone wants to trade plus ill give some cash or just let my buy it from them let me know please. Tl;dr need working brake caliper, dual piston Send me a pm or...

Hey everyone! I am looking for some stock XS650 mufflers. Preferably from early models. Brand new re pops cost way too much so let me know what you got! (they dont have to be perfect) Thanks everyone!!! captmandel@hotmail.com

Hey everybody! I have been reading around and it seems like no one ever answers any questions about interchanging master cylinders. I have an xs2 which uses a 16mm bore. The question I have and probably lots of others is can you only use a 16mm bore or can you use 13mm? From what I have...

Hey everyone I am trying to get my bike started for the first time and I got everything hooked up but when I turn on my petcock on either side the carb leaks. I have pinpointed it to a hole in the carb. I looked around and even consulted my clymer and cant figure it out. What the hell is suppose...

Hey guys, I already did an intro and I have posted a ton of questions. The time has finally come. I have everything I need to start this bad girl up on order. Ill attach a link to some pictures of the bike. Its a red 72 xs2 I bought from a guy named Scott in Orlando. His dad owned some shop...

Hey everybody, been searching and can't find much about hidden wiring. I want to go batteryless and want to get my wiring all hidden and pretty. I'd like to see pictures of your guys wiring and see how you hid the electronics! Thanks for the pics and info! Josh.

Hello everybody, thanks for taking the time to read this. I am looking for a stock gas tank for an xs2. I'd prefer no rust in the tank but am willing to take a look at whatever you have. You can PM me here or email me at captmandel@hotmail.com . My name is Josh. Thanks!

So this may seem basic but I have a question. When screwing the caps in the wires do I just push it down and twist it so the screw in the cap touches the copper wire? Finally when connecting the plug wires to the coils, do i need to strip the wires and put caps on? Or strip the wires and just...