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Looking for a set of decent later model carb boots. Thanks.

Does anyone on the forums currently work for a Yamaha dealer? I recently purchased a titled XS650 but have been unable to track down the owner since I lost the bill of sale. NYS will not transfer the title without a bill of sale or unless I get a retail value appraisal by an authorized Yamaha...

I have a bunch of parts for sale from my 79 Special as well as some various parts I have collected over the years. None of the prices include shipping. I can only ship some weekends as I do not live where the parts are located. Stock Bar Risers - $30 - Powdercoated gloss black...

In my quest to find a rear hoop that is nearly identical to my front hoop I have come across an SR250 hoop. Dimension are 16x2.15 and it has a 120/90-16 tire on it. 2 Questions: I realize the SR is a much lighter bike. Is using this hoop safe? If it is safe will I be able run a...

Im looking for a shop that will anodize aluminum spoke nipples. Anywhere I have found either will not accept small orders or will not do any automotive/motorcycle parts. Alternatively if someone can point me in the right direction for already anodized spoke nipples that will work with the XS...

Purchased a front wheel. Easy to work with and fast shipping. Described part exactly as is.

Looking for a 16 inch 36 spoke rear hoop in usable shape.

Looking for an Omars front to rear wheel conversion kit.

Does anyone know if Jim Henry is still making wheel conversion kits? If so, can you PM contact info. I found and email address online but its no longer valid.

It seems that my clutch plates are sticking together. I have taken it apart and wiped down the plates and re-assembled dry. Actuated the clutch while spinning the rear wheel while in gear and it operates just fine. I then oiled everything closed the case and added fresh oil. The clutch was fine...

For about a year i have been running a HHB charging system. It seems as of lately the bike does not charge at high rpm. At idle I get about 12-13v as soon as I bring the RPMs up the output voltage drops to about 6 volts. Not really sure what to test here. I'm assuming I have a bad reg/rec as I...

Putting my front forks back on and I cant remember where the steel washers go. The diagram in my shop manual looks wrong or is just confusing me. I have it setup as follows. Lower tree, Yamaha fork cover with the rubber gaskets installed, washers and then the ears. Im assuming the steel washers...

Anyone ever go to this event or have info as to what the turnout is like? http://www.potomacvintageriders.com/york-swap-meet/

I am looking to order tires for my 79 and wanted to replace the valve stems while doing it. I have tubeless wheels and tires. I found another post on here for a 79 special saying .327 diameter valve stems were correct but there was not much information. Can anyone provide the proper size or have...

I have a mostly stock 79 xs650. Cam tension, valves, points, and plugs all set to spec. I have adjusted the carbs according to the carb tuning PDF that is available online. The bike idles at about 2000 RPM and no matter what I do I cannot seem to get it lower. I have a set of XS pods on it as...

I have a 79 that is completely stock. I recently got it roughly running and was going to begin to get it tuned a bit better. Without making any changes it started shorting the main fuse when putting the key into the on position. I think I have determined that it is related the to voltage...