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I'm looking for a front master cylinder with a 16mm port (hole or whatever it's called) with a flat design rather the slanted one for the buck-horn bars. I have switched to dual disk and the stock MC isn't getting the job done but I'd rather not pay Mike's price for a new MC. I don't really...

Back working on the 71 **HELP NEEDED** Well kids and going back to school side tracked me from the 71 but I finally got it started and road yesterday for the first time this year. Last year was the first time the bike ran since 74 and first time ever since the bore to 750. Last year the bike...

Ok so last year got my bike running for the first time in over 30 years. It was stored in well and in great shape just hadn't run. The PO bored it to a 750 before getting side tracked so it had carbs on it (38 minkunis (sp?)) but he couldn't remember what bike the carbs came from. So the bike...

Anybody have a GPS/Smart phone mounted on an XS? If you do I'd love to see pics. Also how hard is it to read, keep stable with the vibes. Thanks, Dave

So last night I put the finishing touches on the old girl around 10:00pm and take her out for a test ride. My parents like about 3 miles away figure I'll head that way in case of trouble. Bike is running great! Torque on top of torque! First few issues become apparent quickly; gauges don't...

Got my nice new tire mounted and have the wheel back in the swing arm but I'm not sure if there is a trick to making sure it is straight. Do I just measure the adjuster bolts and make sure the same amount is showing on each side? Thanks, Dave

Grips from a '71 and a fender rack in near perfect shape. Like the title says, make an offer! Update Grips sold

Ok guys I need help. I'm trying to get the dual disk set up working and I've hit a snag. I have everything connected and fluid will bleed out of the left caliper but I can't get fluid to bleed from the right side. I get air bubbles coming up to the MC from time to time but no fluid seems to...

1971 Triple Trees UPDATED PICS of Risers I have Triple trees from a 71 with the steering dampener. It also comes with the original risers and rubber dampeners for the risers. If someone really wants I could even throw in the races. I am asking $50.00 plus shipping. Will get pics...

Hey had several people help me out so I'm trying to give back a little. I have the front fender off my 71. It is not pristine but if some one wants it the cost is $0.00 + s&h (actual shipping plus cost of a box). Cheers, Dave

Not sure what you call the metal bracket that holds the tach and spedo but I need one for a 77-80. The one I have from the 71 doesn't fit my new ignition. Thanks, Dave

I have swapped the front end and my manuals don't have any info on the disk brakes so I'm flying blind. The new forks are NOT leading axle (or what ever you call it) so.....is it dealers choice on wether the caliper is above or below the fork? I prefer the look of having the the caliper down...

Well guys it feels like I'm getting close. This weekend spent some quality time with the xs. I have the right side brake mounted, replaced both throttle cables and the clutch cable, pulled the carbs and cleaned them(one tiny spec of fuel in each bowl). So the list of things yet to do is...

Ok so right now in Michigan it's somewhere between 20 and 10 degrees f. It is currently 4 am. I am awake because I have been dreaming all night long about the XS and all the little problems I have yet to over come. Anybody else have this level of obsessive thinking about these stupid bikes???

Hey one of the several issues that has come up with swapping the front end on my bike is that the steering stops don't line up anymore. I am going to be using the KHN dampener that Mikes sells. The dampener by design has a limited travel, any reason that I need stops?

Hey guys what fork braces are you guys using? Omar's is out of my budget at $160 and I'm not sure if i like the look of the over fender one for $59 on Mikes and Central. Anybody have other options???

Steering Dampener - Not wanted anymore! 1/19/10: Found Hey guys, I'm looking for a hydraulic type steering dampener. I know that Mikes sells them but I'm on a slim budget so finding a used or un-wanted one would help. BTW I upgraded to 35mm forks. Thanks Andy!

So, I haven't had a bike for over 15 years and my last bike was an Enduro( 600 XT ). When I had that I wore a full face dirt helmet. So I thought I'd ask here what lids people wear and there favorite place to buy them from. Dave

Hi guys. For Christmas (Dec 2nd, I got early) I received a '71 xs650 with a 750 bore already done. The bike was actually repo-ed by a friend of my Dads in 1974. This guy liked the bike so he bought it from the bank and started to tear into it. He did the big bore and fitted carbs from a 750...

Hey guys. I need a bracket to bolt the left caliper to the fork. Please hit me up if you have one.:D