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    Timing chain link connecting

    Hi I’m changing the timing chain on my XS1 and after some advice on how you all fit the connecting link Do you use a special riveting tool or just peen the ends over using a hammer?
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    Piston indentification

    Hi I’ve just stripped the engine (1970 XS1) and the pistons are marked 952 Are these standard are over sized? Thanks Ant
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    XS1 model changes

    Hi There is an XS1 on EBay but it has later gauges, rear fender stay and rear light assembly https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334634017566?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8O8R5KZARse&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=wYqaGYDtTg2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL Did these items change as the...
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    Rear wheel bearing removal - ARGH!

    I have 2 XS1 rear hubs that I’m trying to remove the wheel bearings from and I’m stumped! I’ve tried everything, heat, force, 20 tonne press, soaking in WD40 for a week and still the bloody bearings won’t budge Ant help will be GRATEFULLY accepted Thanks
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    Neutral switch doesn’t work!

    Hi The original neutral switch on my XS1 didn’t work so I swapped it out for a new one, only to find that didn’t work? When I looked into this, it seems that the little dimple on the shaft in the gearbox has either snapped or is worn so that it doesn’t touch the plunger on the neutral switch...
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    XS1 steering head bearings

    Help! I replaced the original steering head ball bearings with new taper roller bearings and now when I put top bracket back on, the headlight ears are slightly loose I’ve checked and double checked and all seems ok but it’s still loose Any ideas please? Thanks
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    Original XS1 exhausts?

    Wow! I just started working out a job plan for the latest XS1 and I think these are the original exhausts? Not rotted out or damaged, will need rechroming but WOW!
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    Front mudguard - any ideas?

    Hi I’ve managed to buy another XS1 (my God this is a disease) but it came with this incorrect front mudguard Any ideas what bike it’s off?
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    XS1/2 Ignition switch

    Hi I've collected quite a few early ignition switches but on nearly all of these, the key can be withdrawn whilst the ignition is on so obviously the barrel is worn Is this fixable? Has anyone fixed this? Ant
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    Anyone know where this goes???

    Hi I stripped this off either an XS1 or an XS1B I’m not too sure but anyone know where it goes? I
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    Wanted - XS1 right side crankcase cover

    Hi I’m looking for an XS1 (or a very early) right side crankcase cover, anyone out there have one? Thanks Ant
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    Running on one cylinder

    So here we go again, asking for help Just spent a week recommissioning an XS1 that probably hasn’t run for many years I had it running a few months ago but it wasn’t firing on the left hand cylinder so I sent the carbs away for refurb to the same fella I always use (Motocarb in Liverpool). I...
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    Earliest existing XS650

    Hi I was just wondering, what frame number is the earliest existing survivor? Anyone know? Ant
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    Yamaha part number break down

    Ok, so I know this has been discussed before but I still can't find what I'm looking for There are so many original bolts for my bikes that I cannot get that I'm going to follow someone else's lead on here and modify normal metric bolts to suit. My question is that I can work my way through the...
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    For Sale - XS1 Frame for sale

    Hi I have for a sale an XS1 frame in very good condition No cracks, no accident damage, NOVA certificate supplied Frame is located in the UK If you're interested, PM me Ant
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    For Sale - XS1B for sale

    Time to downsize my collection so I have 3 XS1B’s for sale All are in perfect working order, as we rode these (and a few others) from Wales to Spain last June and they ran really well Loads of work done to them, carbs overhauled by Motocarb, seats recovered by R K Leighton, new tyres and inner...
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    XS1 fork seals removal

    Hi Anyone got any good suggestions how to get the seals out of the outer nut, this is the part that screws into the fork leg Hope that makes sense? Thanks Ant
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    XS1 frame colour

    Hi I’m just about to get my XS1 frame repainted but I don’t really want to go down the powder coating route, were the original frames sprayed satin black? Ant
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    For Sale - XS1 frame

    Hi I have an XS1 bare frame for sale, absolutely perfect and not chopped or cut about in way, anyone interested before I put on on Fleebay? Ant
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    XS1 side panel bolt size

    Hi On my some of my XS1 side panels, the hole size for the securing bolt is different. One side has a normal hole for the bolt to go through, the opposite side has a sort of flange and a smaller hole size? I’ve checked the parts diagrams and the part number for the bolt is the same for both...
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