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For those who want to remove the starter for lighter weight (just buy a lighter battery), do yourself a favor and don't remove these gears and shaft, you'll thank me later and so will your wallet! Yes I had to split the cases twice! Like others, my leg got tired of bending, jumping, and becoming...

I couldn't resist, homeowner was outside his house and says it still works!!! These behemoths ran around 10 Grand during the Eighties!!!

Moving to a new location soon and these Windmills, Barns and Backroads Need More Discoverin'

Isn't this the time of year when we start a new calendar process??? Just asking.

I really enjoy watching him work on an XS!!!

I went through the process of rigging up a set a VStar forward controls. They reall are engineered well. The foot board and brake pedals hinge, so if any forward object is struck, they flip up and spring loaded to go down again. Bought some 1/4" steel, threaded rod and some pipe and made a...

There is a part of me, that wants these ratty 'ol flames.

All my respect to the peeps who keep their rides original, sometimes a ride needs a haircut! Either way, it takes a lot of time and $$$!!! I can remember the first time I saw Hugh's black and white work of art. Kudos Hugh. Makes me wish for a Bobber calendar. Don't worry only a dream.

Thought this chart might help some who wonder about setting up their sprockets. Aside from all the conversations made, I selected to go with a 530 "O" ring chain, with a 17 tooth front sprocket and a 33 tooth rear sprocket. I'm sure their many other preferences and selections by many others...

Just a couple of quick clicks on the "Members Tab", then Notable Members, Then click on "Most Messages" and you will see the top 20 members on this site to follow. I can't thank them enough for their input on so many discussions, that have helped me along the way! We all started someplace?

Long overdue! Took a pair of Mikuni BS38(ID 2F000) carbs apart,cleaned and rebuilt, with all the help of this forum, the carb guide and some vapor blasting attention. Moved up on main jet from stock 135 to 140, stock pilot 27.5(vm22/210) up to 30 (because of pod filters and str8 exhaust) and...

Need a Carb Bowl for my 1979 Special with BS38 carbs, having the E marking on the bottom (see Pics). Paypal ready, hope you're in the Christmas spirit!

Some pics on the whole assembly, if you want to see some better explanations of the parts or where to purchase, here's the link to my album. . . .http://www.xs650.com/media/albums/2773/

Home Page: http://www.vaporblastsolutions.com/home.html Vapor Blast Solutions 3900 Paseo Del Sol, Suite A 204 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Contact us via the CONTACT page or send email to vaporblastsolutions@gmail.com or call Dan at (505) 946-7097, (between 9:00 - 6:00, MST) FAQ page...

Simple to replace, here are some helpful pics, tips and torques. Depend on where you look and what year you have, this might help confuse you. I just torqued mine at 80 ft/lbs. Front drive gear nut(36mm) Torque specifications per Haynes manual- gearbox sprocket nut 72-87 ft/lbs. (pg.17)...

I've been looking through the manuals and posts and they don't show a washer or shim that fits inside the right side case cover to shim the Kick Starter Seal? Can you take a look at these pics and suggest if it's right or is there a part number for a missing shim here? There is about .014 room...

The pictures on MikeXS are very outdated, so here are some new pics to venture in the unknown. . . . Good Luck! Here is the part link https://www.mikesxs.net/parts/yamaha-xs650-bushing-clutch-pushrod Or the tip/faq link to the instructions at Mikes XS https://www.mikesxs.net/faq.html...