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  1. BlackRabbit18

    For Sale - Parting out 81 Special TCI etc etc

    Parting out an 81 special only pulled a few parts today, if you don’t see something that you need feel free to ask. Was a running bike but no title. All prices are OBO I’m also willing to trade if it’s something I need, let’s make a deal! TCI box $100 Stator (harness is cut and jacked up will...
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    Wanted - Mag Drum Rear Wheel

    Looking for the unobtanium Mag drum rear wheel. Thanks!
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    Welcome to Los Angeles

    Bill of sale no title ☠️☠️☠️
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    XS1 Throttle Cables

    Hey everyone, I bought new throttle cables for my xs1 and when installed and adjusted for as much slack at the carbs as possible the cables will not let the carbs go to the resting point. (Cable is too short). Anyone have any luck with better cables? They literally all look identical, I got...
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    Rear Drum brake setup

    Been trying to set up my rear drum brake on the XS1 but none of my manuals really go into detail on the proper procedure and alignment. My rear brake switch never activates because I can’t adjust it far enough away I know something is set up wrong. Thanks y’all
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    Can’t Adjust timing, way too advanced

    Let my XS1 sit for about a month while I was waiting for parts. Buttoned everything up and went to kick and every other kick results in terrible kickbacks, will not start. Went to check timing and as expected it was advanced… but WAY advanced like firing at 9’o clock! I have no clue what’s up...
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    Decompression Hose Oil Leak?

    Bike: XS1 I've been chasing a smallish to medium sized leak and I thought it was the cam chain tensioner gasket. But when I pulled the carbs off and went to take off the decompression/cylinder link hose it seems like the leak could be stemming from there. Ive been going through all my service...
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    Wanted - Tool Kit

    Looking for a tool kit as complete as possible. Its for an XS1 but will take any year. Thanks!
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    Wanted - Rear Flasher Stay Plates

    Shot in the dark because of how rare they are but im looking for the rear flasher stay plates (2) for a XS1. 256-83318-00-00
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    Metal Shavings inside advance cover

    Sigh, need help again in folks. Just recently did a reseal of the top end and I am now currently re torquing the head for the 3rd time. I took the advance cover off and saw a lot of metal shavings inside and scoring. I’m guessing I have installed something wrong/backwards any ideas? Thanks as...
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    Rear brake Spring

    Was doing some maitenace today and this spring popped off the rear brake arm and I can’t for the life of me figure out where it’s supposed to go… I thought around that bolt that next to it but it won’t fit. XS1 btw, thank you
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    Base Gasket

    I pulled the motor to reseal the valve cover. Finally got the cover off today and #1 I see no remnant of gasket material or liquid gasket (is that normal) and #2 my base gasket started leaking after I got the cover off. Do I need a new base gasket now? (it has been bone dry while riding) or can...
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    Kick start lever assembly fail

    At my wits end trying to figure out how to put the kick start lever back together… how the hell do you get the spring and ball bearing in that little area!?!?!? Help lol
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    Cleaning up Engine Block

    I’ve seen multiple posts on sanding/buffing the side cases and I’m currently working on that. But I haven’t seen anything on cleaning baked in stains on the “engine block”. I’ve tried degreaser and a green sos pad to no avail. Any other ideas? thanks!
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    Super Random Picture Question

    Does anyone know where yamahaxs650.com got this image? Would love to get the original and hang it on my wall
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    XS1 Muffler LOUD

    I have a pretty original XS1 but the mufflers are def some sort of aftermarket shorty type. They are a bit loud and my neighbor is starting to complain. I bought some Amazon baffles just to see if I would like the sound (I really don’t love the look of the original long muffler). I held them in...
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    XS1 Rods

    So I got my XS1 running and riding and it sounds great! Brakes, tires, suspension, and turn signals all need to be addressed BUT. Im worried about these rods on the 256 motor that everyone says they like to poke through your cases sometimes. Should I worry about it? Or should I be pulling the...
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    XS1 Fuel Cap seal

    Got a fuel cap seal from Mikes and it said it would fit… this looks wrong tho lol. Is this right or do I now need to look elsewhere? Thanks
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    Aftermarket Petcocks

    My original XS1 petcocks are toast, the brass tubes are broken off on both and the bodies are completely corroded solid. I was able to clean one body pretty well but the brass tube is still broken lol. There’s no way to fix that correct? So I was looking at aftermarket Petcocks. Saw these on...
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    XS1 running away while On center stand…

    So I’m very early in the restoration of a XS1 and yesterday I got my first start after cleaning/rebuilding carbs, cam adjustment, timing, and valves. Now I’m new to XSs but they aren’t supposed to run away like that while on the center stand right? Lol! Everything looks original, I had the air...
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