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I have the wheels from my 75 XS650-B, that I would like to trade for a set of mags. Need the rear to have a drum brake, really don't wanna convert to disc rear. I also have a set of XJ550 mags to sell or trade for something. I would of course chip in on the shipping. I dunno, anybody interested...

Last november my XS starting to pop thru the carbs. When the motor was cold. Just a little worse each time I started it and it stopped when it warmed up. Then it became almost unrideable from the popping. Since I had lots of little oil leaks, I figured it was time to clean out the carbs and...

Just kinda curious ......... how does having matching numbers ( frame and motor, same number ) effect the value of a 1975 XS650 ?, and why ?? Looking at buying another here abouts, but the owner wants way too much for his dead hulk ............... :confused: Opinions ?? Thanks John

This has probably been beat to death here, but I seem to be having some sort of problem with the search button. Is there an easy way to get this f***ing starter off from my 1975 XS650 ??:confused: Thanks and sorry for what may be a stupid question John

I pulled my motor, trying to stop some nagging oil leaks. Base gasket was leaking like it wasn't there. Anyway, while the cylinders were off, I was checking the pistons and was gonna replace the rings, since this thing has a whole bunch of miles on it. The right hand piston is showing quite a...

So I'm crossing the parking lot at a slow pace and the front brake is putting out a metallic rattle sound.:wtf: Lightly touch the brake lever and it goes away, but, the lever has a slight pulse to it. The thing sounds like something is loose and at highway speeds, the brake lever is pulsing very...

Hi guys, I was browsing around Royal Enfield's parts and accessory web-site and came across a tool that I am not too sure about ..... http://nfieldgear.com/enfield-store/maintenance-repair/tools/potato.html#customer-reviews Isn't there supposed to be an e on the tool name ??:confused...

Hi, I asked this before and got an answer that didn't help a thing, cleaning parts and playing with springs didn't help. So I am bout to go into the motor. The thing still sticks first time thru the gears after start up, but, now it sticks worse and sometimes it'll stick in the middle of a...

I was just curious about something. I know my XS is 35 years old, leaks oil and aint real pretty. However, it starts each and every time, gets fair gas mileage ( about 50 -51 ) and seems rock steady and dependable. Ran it all over the place, into several states and back and forth to work. Why is...

Hi folks, Have been having a peculiar problem lately. I take off on a ride and my shifter sticks when shifting into 2nd. This has happened several times lately. It doesn't take much to get rid of the problem, just pull the clutch and tap the shifter lightly back down, and that's it...

Just came across this video, kinda thought it was entertaining. Glad there are subtitles .... http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=21816 New to me atleast john

Is anybody is gonna be near Eureka, CA. on Sept. 4. ?? Finally something to do ............ http://www.northcoastcycle.com/main.html John

Hey folks, Finally got my 1975 Yamaha XS650-B back together and running. This time I think I have things right:thumbsup:. Still along way to go, but it is ridable and nobody has backed over it lately. First thing I notice is the tach and speedo needles jump around. At 55 the speedo is rock...

Hi guys, the clutch on my 75 XS slips like a big dog. Didn't matter what I tried, it slips to the point it is almost impossible to start the bike, Maybe I do need the electric start ?. :shrug: Anyway, my book says the friction disks should be about .140" thick and if they are less...

While I had my clutch apart, I noticed a " rattle " while I had the clutch hub in hand. 2 of the 6 cushion springs on the back of the hub are broken . Has anyone worked with the Cushion Spring Repair Kit ( Part #39-6515 ) from MikesXS ? Any suggestions or problems to watch out for, or should...

I managed to get my 75 XS going a few weeks ago, gads, what a noisey, rattley, smokey mess !! The guy I got this bike from did not believe in the term " maintenance " !! I ended up having to split the cases and replacing the trans bearings. The double roller one behind the clutch was totally...

Hi folks, A few days ago, I saw a guy riding down the highway on a hardtailed sportster. He hit a couple of bumps that almost jarred me off the seat of my pick-up. The poor guy's butt came off the seat and his feet went behind him and all the other drivers and I kinda slowed to a...

Hey guys, Anybody have a 1975 sidestand ( kickstand ) they are willing to part with ?? At the moment I have an old stand from a dirtbike adapted on there, aint quite right:confused: Anybody ??? John

Hi , What are most of you guys useing for the rubber dampers under the meters ( speedo & tach ) on the 75 XS650 ?. My speedo just is loose and rotates this way then that as it is running, with nothing to stop it. Ideas ??:confused: Thanks John

Was just browsing thru eBay and came across something I have never seen before:wtf:. It's item number 260380144723 1975 XS650 pick-up coils. My 1975 doesn't seem to have these, unless I missed them while rebuilding the motor. Anybody know who made this ?. I have bought quite a few items from...