brakes

Last night I tried to lace up a 21" DID rim with a dual disc XS hub and got to the last 2 spokes and could not get them. Some spokes line up well and have lots of play while others still have the nipple sticking out of the rim where it looks like they are hanging up. The first course of 9 on...

At slow speed or while pushing it the front brakes on my 1975 XS650 makes a howling sound. Is not realy a squeal but a lower sound. What do I need to do. Pads, flush the system, bleed the lines..? Thanks

Is this the right way around for the master cylinder? I set it up but couldn't seem to get any flow from the reservoir. Not sure if there is a block or not. It was leaking from the base previously so I replaced the seal.

Pushes hard forward or backward, a lot of resistance, when handles are turned but not hard when straight. Also the whole bike will start to shake if I have the handles turned all the way to the left and try to push/pull. Seems to start in the front. It takes a lot of effort to move the bike on...

Hey guys, So I just switched to a dual disc brake setup, and I am not sure how to bleed them. I tried the method from this thread: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11205 But I am not getting fluid going to the other caliper. I am a noob with brakes and I figured I would give it a...

Hey everyone, Did a little search first to see if there was a similar topic, but couldn't see one. Sorry if this is a repost. Working more on making the bike road worthy. It was in dire need of a front brake system overhaul, so I took the MC/lines/caliper off for a rebuild. Lines have been...

Mikes -- can't be sure any thing they have fits . 1973 650 (I guess I can't edit my thread title ) 650 Central ---$ 80.00 + E-Bay --- ? Only thing really gone on the one I have is the boot around the piston were the lever makes contact .

hey guys i purchased a set of brembo gold calipers from pandemonium choppers for my twin disc 1980 xs650 cafe racer i want to get the corect master cylinder to match them ive done a few searches and come up with a 14mm nissin master cylinder . is this correct ? what have other people used ...

Building a bobber, purchased the front end separately and it came in a pile of bits that look to be from different bikes. Forks look to be XS2 or TX650 (because of the speedo drive cable position I guess the pre 77 brake caliper goes to the front of the forks. Dilemma is in - what rotor (disc)...

I need a rear XS650 rotor drilled. I want a swirl pattern, similar to my EBC front. It has 9 rows of 5. I'd guess there would be less with the smaller dia rear rotor

Hi, I have a 77 X650 and need the following parts for the rear brake: Pedal, Pivot, Rod, Actuator arm I have a chance to grab these from an 81 XS400 special with rear drum brakes. Will these fit my bike?

Hi all, Does anyone know if the rear drum brake plate from any other model of Yamaha was the same as the XS650? I'm struggling to find a 650 brake plate here in the UK. Thanks, Zach

I've read on the forum recently that the brake stabilizer bar for the Special has a flat spot to accommodate the 130/90 rear tire. I pulled my rear wheel tonight in preparation to get a replacement tire mounted tomorrow and I noticed that the stabilizer bar on mine does not have this flat area...

Hi y'all, 81 XS, mostly stock here... I had an issue with my front brakes locking up on me last week, and after rebleeding all seemed ok except it felt like they were still dragging a little bit. I took the caliper off today and pulled the pads to check the piston for damage. All looked fine...

does any1 have an opinion (which im sure you do:D) about which master cylinders to use or not to use info: 1975 single caliper, running euro bars and want the lowest profile master cylinder i can buy something with a brake light switch, and i want to run just a single line from master to...

So just recently the STOP light on the gauge cluster on my '75 started blinking. Does this mean anything other than a bad connection somewhere? Thanks!

I have a xs650 bobber project I did disk brakes but need help with a master cylinder for the rear How has people been setting them up and what kind are you using I also am going to have forward controls need some advise and opinions thanks

.....I know how to bleed brakes. (at least I thought I did). I'm not exactly asking "hey, how do I bleed brakes". I've probably done this literally a hundred times. However, I've never ever EVER had the trouble I'm having with the REAR brakes on a 1980 special. NEW master cylinder from...

Okay so i am not overly mechanical, that being said i recently replaced my master cylinder and caliper on my 83 Heritage Special. the caliper came with new shoes as well i had my friend (a graduate of MMI) take a look at it...said i installed it all right and bled the brake for literally hours...

I'm sure this info is out there somewhere, but I'm struggling to find it! I have an '80 xs650 and need a rear wheel drum brake front plate. How much wiggle room do I have as far as interchangeable parts from a different year, or model? Thanks!