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I recently rebuilt my XS 650 engine (first engine rebuild). I only striped down the top end to investigate a tapping noise when the bike was cold upon starting that would go away once warming up after a few mins. I quickly found that the plastic part of the cam chain tensioner was no longer...

I am rebuilding my top end at the moment using a gasket kit from YamBits. Should I be using some sort of gasket sealant on the grey paper type gaskets? I have used a sealant between the cylinder head and cylinder barrels but I didn't between the cylinder barrels and bottom end. I was just...

Hi, I am looking for two replacement engine mounts that seem to have got lost when taking me engine out. Does anyone know any uk suppliers that might sell these. I am looking for No4 and 2 of the below diagram. I have contacted YamBits and they don't supply them.

Hi all, Happy Holidays. Earlier this year it generated a light metal tapping sound that went away when the bike warmed up. I initially put this down to worn piston rings or something similar but not really knowing that much about engines I haven't used the bike since to be safe. With plenty of...

New to the world of owning a vintage motorcycle so apologies if these questions are easily answered. How do I know what engine model I have? My bike is a 1978 us import. I think I have a bit of slack in the head/piston so I think I need to replace these and it seems like a good idea to spend...