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Hey Guys, In the process of modifying my XS! We pulled apart the swing arm and all of the rear end but don't remember pulling out any spring or anything from the rear brake lever for the rear drum. Anyway something is obviously missing because it wont return when pushed down. Does...

Hey all, My xs650 engine was running pretty close to perfect when i pulled it out of my bike to change my frame. This was over a year ago. Since then the engine has unfortunately been sitting in a wet garage with no oil in it since i drained it to remove the engine from the frame. All...

hey everyone, just wanting to see some pictures of what other people are using as smaller alternatives to the huge handlebar switches? cheers Jai

hey everyone, i found some really nice bars that i love but the problem is they are 1-1/8" instead of the usual 7/8" jap bars. my problem is can i use those universal bar riser/clamps that are 1-1/8" instead 7/8"? is there much work involved in getting them to fir the triple clamp...

Hey guys, My xs was running alright a couple of days ago besides some popping on the left hand cylinder and not great fuel economy. It stills kick starts alright but when I rode it Into work this morning it tries to die at the lights when idleing after coming to a stop. I'll have to keep it...

hey everyone, just about to order the visual impact brat kit from the states. was just wondering what shocks are people using when they install this kit? in all of the photos it doesn't look like anyone is using the stock shocks? am i correct in saying they would be too long? i just...

hi all, has anyone on here used the brand new mikes xs front brake calipers. seeing that they are reproduction aftermarket callipers and not genuine, i was just wondering if they are iffy at all or if they wear out quickly? or any other problems? would be a great help if anyone...

hey, i just received my new mikes xs ignition switch in the mail. i have a 81 special australian delivered. so i bought this ignition switch, which is the correct one: http://www.mikesxs.net/products-27.html#products Ignition Switch with fork lock & keys Ignition Switch with fork...

hi, i POR-15'd my xs tank last week, and it has now cured. the only problem is i sand blasted the outside of my tank last night and it tore a tiny little hole were i removed the badge mounts. the question is how do i go about welding up this hole without ruining the por-15 finish on the...

hi everyone! before any one says it i have used the search function and cant come up with one firm answer. so im up to cleaning out my fuel tank on my 81 special xs with vacuum petcock. i want to use the vinegar method for cleaning out my tank tomorrow morning because it seems the...

hey, i have the haynes manual for my xs650 but it seems to only have a parts breakdown picture for bs38s not my 34s. does anyone have a picture of bs34 parts breakdown? also is the clymers manual the same as the haynes or does it have more info? cheers jai

i have bs34 carbs off a 81 special, the numbers on these two following kits dont really match either the 34s or the 38s comapred to this spec sheet: http://www.xs650.org.au/XS-TX650%20Carburetor%20Evolution.htm which one do i need...

hey guys, just bought my first xs650 and am working my way through getting my bike to run smoother and ready for the road. my future plans are to make it into a bobber/brat styled bike. but for the time being im trying to get the bike registered here in melbourne australia. so i need to get...

hey, just wondering if the oil dipstick and chain guard are compatible for every year model? i have a '81 special that needs both of these.... cheers Jai