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so, I’m on my cell phone here and not much good at pecking away at it, but I’ve made the decision to sell my 1975 Yamaha XS650 Standard. It’s buried in the back of my garage and not easily accessible, but suffice it to say that it’s in good shape both cosmetically and mechanically. Not...

I've had a '79 XS650 sitting out in my driveway for the past few years; a 'project' bike that someone has done some significant frame modifications to. As the bike sits, it's basically just an engine in a frame cradle, with the swing arm still intact, but the upper rear section has been hacked...

So this has been an on-going project here over the past month. An '82 I purchased from a guy for $100, supposedly 'with a title' (that I have yet to receive)......and in REALLY BAD SHAPE!! That said, the past month has provided me time to resolve 'just about' every issue needed to make the...

So this '82 resurrection project is coming along reasonably well. Today I rode the bike around my neighborhood, but it was a bit 'improper'! Aside from a running, shifting, rolling, and stopping machine, nothing else is functional! No brake light, no headlight, no turn signals, no horn, no...

This is a long shot, but I'm amid a project that just started sort of taking on a life of it's own. I purchased a junk bike / basket case for $100 here locally, and brought it home thinking it would be a good 'parts' bike and have some decent donor parts on it. I made the mistake of fixing...

I'm resurrecting a junker / basket case I bought for $100. Whle I originally didn't intend to do much more than use the thing for parts, it's turning into a near complete restoration. It's an '82 or '83 'Heritage Special', or so I believe. Anyway, I'm at a point where this bike is clearly...

I have what I believe to be an '82 XS650 'Heritage Special'. It has the swing arm shown in the two pictures. However, clearly missing are the 'Rear Arm Ends' or 'Swing Arm End Caps'....depending on who you're speaking with. If you've got a set you can part with, please let me know, and many...

So I got pretty frustrated today trying to get this '82 to fire. This is a 'project' bike, salvaged from the proverbial 'barn', and in fair overall condition at best. The good news was that the engine wasn't locked up, unlike the othre 'salvage' bike I have in my driveway. So, long story...

I've been away from this site for a while....but I'm determine to get back involved; both here, as well as on my small fleet of XS650s. I think I've got 6 or 7 if you include 'potential' complete bikes. I know there are 5 out there that are together and candidates to get on the road quickly...

Wasn't sure if I should start this thread or not, but then figured that any and all help or suggestions was better than 'going it alone'!!! So, I purchased '79 SF 'conversion' done into a Street Tracker, complete with 750 kit motor, VM round slides, looks like a Pamco under the point cover, 2...

Sorry for the vague nature of the title, but perhaps after I explain the question further the title will make some sense. I just purchased a 1980 XS650 what 'appears' to be an early 'Special' model. It's an electronic ignition bike, has the BS-34 carbs, ram-horn handle bars, 16" rear wheel...

At the risk of appearing to be a complete dolt, I'm wondering if there is a 'difference' in the lower side covers on the '83 'Heritage Special' vs that of other 'Special' models that have this additional side cover set-up? Specifically, I'm wondering about the Right Side.....as I'm having...

Hopefully I can impose on some community good will here. I need a 6-pin Molex connector, the 'male' end, off a rectifier from roughly a '77. My bike is actually a '79, but I think this rectifier was used maybe back beyond even '75? Not really sure. I recently attempted to 'replace'...

Yes.......... But.............. OK, to digress a bit, I was having a charging problem on my '79 Standard. I've had this bike for a LONG time, and used to ride it a lot more......took it to Michigan (I live in Maryland) about 6 years ago, and just recently brought it back home. To the...

I have an old rolling frame I'd like to 'build' on. I plan to use the stock wheels (which I have).....mags, w/ disc brakes front and rear. I need a rear caliper. Any help would be REALLY appreciated. BTW, I actually have the caliper itself, though it's been hanging off the side of the...

Sorry for any confusion on the title of this thread. Kinda hard to figure out how to 'word-smith' my actual inquiry here.....but let me spill it out for you: I just acquired an old XS rolling frame. I paid $100 for this frame for 3 reasons: 1) it has a center stand that I need. 2) it's...

Have been wanting to try the gear change from the Stock 34 tooth rear sprocket to a 32 tooth.....and see if it made any kind of significant difference. After all, it's only 2 teeth, so could it really make any kind of 'notable' change?........... OH YEA!!! REALLY NICE! Needless to say, when...

Just re-acquired an '83 Heritage Special I used to own. It's now missing the left side lower cover (below the usual side cover). If anyone has one available, PLEASE let me know.....and many thanks!! Tom D. 410-925-7213

Once again I'm experiencing the inadequacies of my shop manual. I'm about to replace clutch springs......so had to pull the Rt. Side cover. Needless to say, the kick start drive decided to come out along with the case. I'd also take just a moment here to 'vent' about some past owner's use...

Working on a 'project' bike.....and did away with the stock turn signal set-up. Replaced them with some after-market unit that still use a bayonet bulb, same base as the 1157, but a slightly smaller bulb. It probably has a number.....but I'm unsure of what it is....and the one's in the new...