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    Master Cylinder Adjustment Screw Question

    I have just rebuilt my master cylinder using Mike's kit and noticed that the adjustment screw is not the original one that should have been there. It's just a regular non-rounded steel bolt, which explains the dent at the top of the old cylinder. Now, I don't have a spare adjustment screw so I...
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    For Sale - Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit-Dual front 77-84

    Accidentally bought a dual disk brake front kit instead of a single disk one from Mikes. Let me know if you need one. Gunnar!
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    Wanted - Set of Side covers for 1981 XS650

    Hello, I am looking for a set of side covers that will fit my 1981 XS650. I need both sides. Cheers!
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    DIY tech threads

    How do I find a DIY tech forum posts. There used to be a very nice subsection called "tech" but now it's gone. Is there any way to access it now? Sorry if it's the wrong place to post this question.
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    Wanted - Alternator cover for 1981

    Was riding down the highway and my cover got undone. Couldn't find it. Need a new one and two bolts that come with it for 1981 XS650. Anyone has a spare one? Thanks!
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    Wanted - Backrest with padding

    I am looking for a backrest with padding for the passenger. Anyone has one laying around? Bike is 1981 XS650H. Something along these lines : http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-YAMAHA-XS650-BACK-REST-SISSY-BAR-/162073204758?hash=item25bc50d816:g:jKQAAOSwboVXOhwP&vxp=mtr Cheers!
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    Vibration issue

    Hello fellow XS650 enthusiasts, I am having an issue which I don't know what causes it. My 1981 xs650 vibrates like crazy. I have just finished another tune-up: adjusted cam chain tensioner, adjusted valves, tried adjusting timing with a newly bought strobe light and realized that my model...
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    Wanted - Set of mirrors

    Hello everyone, I am looking for a matching set of mirrors in a good condition for my 1981 XS650. I am located at zip 32608 in Florida. Preference is for more square shaped mirrors, because I feel it will fit better with my style. Basically if you have a pair that you don't need - I would be...
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    Restoring 1981 XS650 as my first bike!

    Hello everyone, I have recently became an owner of 1981 XS650! I bought this bike as a side project from my friend's acquaintance. The bike has been originally found on the junkyard and was bought out for a nominal price. My friend's acquaintance was able to get the bike starting and running...
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