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    wire loom connector identification xs1b

    Hi all I am trying to identify the white connectors on a replacement wire loom from Mikes XS. can you help? see below. https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-wire-harness-70-71-oem-256-82590-oem-256-82590-30-00.html at first glance they look like pin connectors inside but they are a blade...
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    xs1b chain guide 2561746600

    Hi all, On my XS1B i noticed that i have a lot of lateral movement on the crossover shaft for the gear selector arm. so i have done a little research and found i am missing the chain guide. think this may resolve the issue, however the price is prohibitive, has anyone come up with a better...
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    Should I replace my oil pump??

    Hi guys Have a look at these images should I replace the oil pump? Thanks
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    Should have taken a photograph!

    Can you bail me out? I have my crank cases back together. I have 4 acorn nuts i am not sure of there proper locations. xs1b. thanks i assume all 4 have copper washers?
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    Any idea's on where I could get one of these?

    https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs650-1975-usa_model8524/circlip1_1681742400/#pageproductModelfit Thanks
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    xs1b fork sliders

    Hi All I had the fork sliders chromed. Just about to put them back together and I noticed they are all corroded i inside any ideas on ways to clean the out? also is the damper rod removable. I guess if it is, it would be easier to clean the insides. Thanks
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    Mr Miyagi

    I have spent the last couple of evenings watching Mr Miyagi`s Youtube films. What a legend :)
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    looking for Recommendations engine oil seal kit XS1B

    Hi all I am looking for recommendations for brands of Engine Sealing kits for my XS1B engine rebuild. Thanks
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    looking for a painter that can also repair dints?

    Any recommendations preferably in the midlands. Thanks
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    XS1B Tachometer

    Hi all How the hell do you remove the drive cable from the tachometer? for the life of me I cant figure it out. I thought it would just slide out. Thanks
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    Help with MIKES XS

    Hi Does anyone have a number for Mikes XS, I bought a few bits off their website. i bought a couple of piston kits https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-256-piston-kit-2nd-os-0-50mm-70-73-oem-256-11636-02.html Thing is its arrived here in the UK Yesterday. it came without the piston rings. I have...
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    Wanted - XS1-1B Fuel / Gas tank

    Hi all, I am after a genuine XS1 - 1B gas tank for 71 XS. please post here if you have anything of interest. thanks
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    Low compression both cylinders

    Hi all I am looking fir a few pointers please. I have just rebuilt the top end of an 82ish engine. (First engine rebuild of any kind). I did have good compression. fired up with a little fettling. I checked the compression as it would no longer fire up These are the results I am getting. left...
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