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So I have a mini speedo from Mike's XS - this one - and I noticed the backing light isn't all that great. I don't ride at night much but I did last night and was underwhelmed. From the looks of it there is probably one small bulb down the bottom by the odometer that projects on the whole face...

Hi again. So I "finished" working on my bike a little while ago (they are never really finished) and decided I did not like my handlebar switch setup. My turn signal switch was a very temporary/redneck solution that worked and I had every intention of replacing it. Horn placement isn't ideal but...

Was supposed to go out on my first "real ride" with some friends today on my newly finished bike. Didn't make it obviously. First issue I've had was my advance sticking. I narrowed it down to that and not the throttle sticking or anything. Popped the advance cover off and could see the two...

Finally got my '83 XS hardtail buttoned up pretty much and took it on its maiden voyage tonight. I have not ridden it (or any XS) before so had nothing similar to compare it to. My old bike I had 6-7 years ago was a '95 Suzuki Intruder 800, so it was a bit different overall. I have to say...

Filters are SOLD Fuse panel is SOLD Thanks everyone for looking.

Need an exhaust for my 83 XS650 hardtail project. Exhaust that was on it when I got it is junk. Haven't heard back from Gordon Scott yet on some drag pipes, so I figured I'd throw something up here. I'm in a bit of a time crunch as I want to get the bike ready for a poker run in a couple weeks...

So when I bought my '83, it was already stripped of a lot of common things that I am trying now to back-track and get back on there if possible. I wasn't originally going to be running anything to the neutral light, but I am planning on picking up a mini speedometer (currently has none) with a...

Have a bunch of these left over after putting them in my bike. I only needed (3), some people say to get more in case you mess one up so I am selling them in lots of (5) and up. $5.00 shipped for (5) Nylon screws $8.00 shipped for (10) Nylon screws $12.00 shipped for (15) Nylon screws $15.00...

So I recently got my '83 running and I am working through the steps to get it running well. I did my cam chain adjustment, and just finished my valve clearances (tedious!). I have a timing light and was going to work on my timing a little later on, but I wanted to get a little info on it before...

Looking for a few things for my '83 XS650 bobber. Rear fender. - all set now Turn signals. - all set now Mini speedometer. Mike's XS and Dime City Cycles style... 2.25"~. Black face preferred, could do white though. Wasn't originally going to run one on the bike but I would prefer one I...

'83 Bobber, can't get it to start (IT'S ALIVE!) ***UPDATE: Video in post # 33*** So I have been working on getting my '83 bobber back on the road - here is my original thread: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27983 I got it to the point today where I thought it should be...

Hello all. I am in the process of wiring up my '83 XS650 bobber and was working on the headlight last night and started scratching my head. Here is the wiring diagram I am using - modified version of the one provided by inxs in the Tech section: I haven't modified it again yet, but my...

Hello all. I am in mid-build on an '83 bobber project and trying to tackle some of the wiring. It's not my strongest suit by any means so bear with me. Link to my project: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27983 While the bike is an '83, the PO converted it back to points...

Hi all, Newbie here to the forum and in regards to XS650's. Been doing a lot of reading on them in the past few weeks and picked up a project bike this morning. It's an '83 XS650 Heritage that has already most of the "main" stuff done to it - hard tail, Sportser tank, etc. Pretty typical XS...