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Can anyone help me figure out what size carbs I need for my 1972 xs2? I’ve been looking around and I want to go with a pair of Mikuni slide carbs. I’ve noticed there are a few different sizes, 32mm and 34mm being the ones I see the most and both say they would fit my engine. Thanks for any...

Among other parts for my rebuild, I am looking for a seal kit. There's the 10-piece one on MikesXs and there's this 7-piece one on eBay. I guess my question is (even though probably obvious) which one do I go with? Are there places to get the 10-piece seal kit at a better price than Mike's? I...

I'm about to order a lot of parts soon for my engine rebuild and am curious to know if anyone knows the legitimacy of yamahaxs650.com. I'm ordering from a few different sites, but this site seems to have some of the same parts a little cheaper than mikesxs. Thanks!

Does anybody know if Hugh’s handbuilt is still in business? I’m looking at a 1972 XS2 crank rebuild and am trying to find a reputable shop to do it.

I’m in the slow but sure process of rebuilding my 1972 XS2 and I’m looking for any advice or experienced knowledge about where to source new connecting rods for this rebuild. The ones on there are toast and I can easily find the 447 type, but finding ones for a 1972 has been a little difficult...

I’m posting this in hopes to get some guidance on the matter at hand. I’ve disassembled the whole top end and am slowly getting to everything (boring and installing oversize pistons, checking head and valves for spec/lapping, new cam chain etc etc). The whole shebang. Anyways, while I have it...