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Hi again, I am totally baffled, my original flasher unit didn't work so I purchased one from MikesXS and it didn't work, I then purchased an original one from eBay and it did the same and the original (video), I then got a cheap one from Amazon and didn't work. I don't know what to try next.

So, I did a full rebuild on my front brake, I got it all assembled and now I'm starting to bleed the system and it's taking forever to get the fluid through the lines, is there a better way than pumping the lever? 1981 XS 650

Ok, in the picture is the carb on my 1981 XS 650, can anyone tell me where the air mixer screw is.

Hi all it's me again, I purchased from MikesXS a Coil - Ignition - 3.3 Ohm - Dual Output - XS Performance (see pictures) and it came with no installation instructions The questions that I have are: Does it matter which way the red and green wires are positioned and if it does the witch go...

Hay everyone, What is the best way to take care of the fuel tank, to stop it from rusting, has anyone used the Tank Prep and Sealer from Miks XS, my tank is in good shape just don't want it to go rusty. https://www.mikesxs.net/red-koter-the-only-real-fuel-tank-sealer-and-liner-1-quart-g.html

Hi everyone, 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special 2 I have to do a front brake rebuild, The master cylinder and the O-ring on the reservoir need to be replaced, where do I find a replacement, it looks like a 48mm OD and 4mm thick. How do I remove the brake light switch? Has anyone repainted a master...

Hi all, I will be working on the bike in winter, I have a new coil and plug leads, and I will pull the carbs. I took it out yesterday for a 50-mile ride and in the beginning after a difficult cold start the idle was 1000 to 1500 RPM but by the end of the ride it was racing at 3000 RPM, it's...

Hi all, So my starting saga continues on my 1981 XS650, if I start it with the starter it turns and turns over fires up and battles to stay running and if it stalls it's best to just let it sit for 5 minutes, but if I kickstart it fires up. The battery is fine at 12 volts.

Hi everyone, What oil are we supposed to use for an oil change?

Hi everyone, my 1981 XS650 Special II has a vacuum petcock gas tap, when I was growing the ones we had were On, Off, and Reserve. What is the advantage of having a vacuum style?

1981 XS650 Special. I am having a hard time starting the bike from cold, it turns over fine and will start but if I don't keep the revs up and the choke out for about 5 minutes it will stall, and then I have to let it stand for a bit before retrying. Any hints

Hi all, I have bought a 1981 XS650 Special 2 and I'm looking in the manual for valve clearance there are different settings from the 650A, 650B, and 650C. How do I know if I have the A, B, or C?