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My wife's Grandfather parachuted into Normandy, France with the 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. It was his 3rd combat jump, making 4 total: Sicily, Italy, Normandy and Holland. I always put out our flag on this date due to the huge sacrifice made by so many. Thanks...

I have a 75 XS650B with bs38 carbs. I bought some new mufflers that didn't quite fit right due to the short head pipes. Purchased some head pipes from a fellow member here, from a 79 special, as they are longer and would accommodate the mufflers. I noticed after installation that the idle would...

Super easy transaction and great communication... Thanks. UM

Looking for some feedback on some tires I'm looking at. If you've actually owned these, or know someone who has, feel free to comment. http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/bridgestone-spitfire-s11-motorcycle-tire...

Would like to hear from those that have replaced their spokes in the last few years using the Cadmium ones. How do they hold up? Is the finish quality good. Looking to either get them from 650 Central or Mikes XS. Putting them on an aluminum rim that's been powder coated. Thanks, UM

Went on my first lengthy ride today (70 miles) after having the top end rebuilt. Noticed that the Y shaped oil breather pipe had been leaking oil on the left side. There are no hoses attached, fyi. I also was careful to keep the speed down, for break-in purposes. Is this supposed to happen? Is...

Did my air fuel mixture adj. a few weeks ago and had it running well. Sat for 2-3 weeks without starting, fired it up today and upon start-up the RPM's were at about 2500-3000. Shut it off and tried starting it again... loud backfire. Pulled the plugs and they were wet. Pulled the stock air box...

Rec'd some mufflers for Christmas and finally got around to installing them. Problem is the bracket that the strap goes to is in the way and hits the frame, so they won't work. Here is what they look like: http://www.mikesxs.net/parts/yamaha-xs650-muffler-taper-tip-universal. Has anyone...

Does anyone have any experience, specifically the '75, swapping a front wheel with another wheel from a different manufacturer? Saw a Suzuki gt550 front wheel that looks damn close, but not sure.

Recently purchased 75, I've put a grand total of 4 miles on it and noticed an oil leak at the cylinder and cylinder head. Pulled the engine out and took apart and found a hefty repair staring back at me.

Was wondering what the spring for the side stand is supposed to hook to, (besides the kick stand). Is there supposed to be something on the frame, if so, what? Thanks.

Just bought a 75 xs650B a couple of weeks ago. The bike needs some things here and there but with the wealth of knowledge on this site I'm sure I can get them done. Haven't owned a street bike in over 20 years and decided it was time again. In my late teens (1988-89) I bought a 72 CB500, then a...