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    For Sale - 1972 XS2

    See Ebay Item Number 263784378696 for pictures For reluctant sale is my 1972 Yamaha XS2. I bought this over a year ago as a US import and had it registered for UK roads. As it is over 40 years old, it is tax exempt and with the new laws no longer needs an MOT however it does currently have a...
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    Finally finished my XS2

    Well, I have finally finished my XS2.. (I say that but are we ever finished). I've fitted indicators and mirrors since taking these pictures as riding in London whilst holding your arms out isn't fun. the last picture what it looked like when I got it. .
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    XS2 master cylinder size

    Can someone help me identifying the front master cylinder I have on my XS2? underneath it has 2 5/8 2. The Outside diameter of the bowl is 50mm and the inner diameter is 45mm. I ordered a replacement cap and diaphragm that was supposed to be for my bike from Yambits but it was too small so I...
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    XS2 ridged brake line thread

    Hi All, I decided to replace the two line system with one single braided line. I have ordered a new brake line from Goodrige but the fitting they supplied doesn't fit. Firstly the adapter is convex on both ends and it needs to be concave to fit the ridged front line or the caliper. Also the...
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    Cleaning and rebuilding my XS2 carbs

    Hi All, So I've been reading this site, the carb guide and watching as many videos as I can about carbs and the time has come to take my XS2's BS38's apart. I should point out that I have never taken apart a carb before... When I bought the bike it ran but when the petcocks were turned on it...
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    Float needle, replace or not?

    Hi all, A little advice please. Should i replace this float needle or not?
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    Where can I buy a replacement headlight for an XS2 in the UK?

    Is the halogen lamp from Heiden tuning my only option? http://www.heidentuning.com/p/28/1975/mo8-cg%7Ctxt=*09%5E0051*/mo74-cg%7C20=1/oi2017072715002463/%2309-0051-halogen-lamp-kit-7%22- Thanks
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    Decompression system question

    Hi all, When i bought my bike there was no decompression cable fitted. I have ordered one and while i'm waiting for it to arrive i thought i'd pull the cover off the engine to see if it was all there.. it seems like when i pull the lever its not doing anything to the valve, theres just no more...
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    Decompression system question

    Hi all, When i bought my bike there was no decompression cable fitted. I have ordered one but thought i'd pull thr cover off the engine to see if it was all there.. it seems like when i pull the lever its not doing anything to the valve, theres just no more resistance when its off the bike then...
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    Trade - Anyone want to swap a classic seat for my Corbin? 1972 XS2

    Hi, I have a Corbin seat fitted to the original base of my XS2. Does anyone want to trade for an original style seat? The seat pan itself is in really good condition. If there is any interest I will post some pics. I'm in the UK
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    Which tyres for XS2, original style or not...

    Hi All, I have an XS2 which is by and large, a very original bike. It needs new tyres and I was wondering, in terms of resale value, does it matter to a potential buyers if the tyres are period correct or not? I was thinking about the Bridgestone BT45 or the conti classic attacks but wasn't...
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    Just bought an XS2

    Hi All, I'm new here and have just bought myself an XS2 US import which looks to be a real survivor. The clocks say 11k miles and I can believe it. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the tyres were original. It even has the full tool kit under the seat... obviously the seat isn't original which...
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