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Hi I bought my first motorcycle a year ago, an original xs650 -81. Unnecessary parts of the frame has been removed. Gsxr 750 front end and new handle bar has been installed. 3x19" and 3,5x19" rims with Mitas flat track tires. SRX600 swing arm. Engine has been rephased, megacycle 250-30...

This is my first XS650 and first motorcycle I have attempted to fix. I am replacing the shift shaft and have reached a roadblock. I have both side covers off, and the clutch disassembled. The repair manual says to remove the circlip and washer on the shaft. After that, the shaft should pull out...

I want a black tach cable for my '73 TX650. Are the later-year black cables the same as my gray cable except for the color?

I rather like the idea of fitting some forward controls to my 79 special. I intend to keep the original bars or maybe something similar but a bit lower. I rarely see bespoke forward controls for the XS650 so I thought I'd try make some out of used parts from other bikes. Wondered if anyone...

Hey guys, I've purchased a new throttle cable and I've got the adjustment on the cable set to zero (meaning no stretch), but when I put it into my carburetor, it's holding the throttle really far open. I can't get the carb to idle at zero throttle with the cable installed. Am I missing...

hey men i purchased a set of loaded gun rear sets for my cafe build i just want to warn people not to make the same mistake i did they are very poor quality and not well designed the main problem is the rear brake will only work if you remove the kick starter it only lets the brake arm move 1/2...

Took the light switch apart and noticed that the throttle cables were crossed. Are they supposed to be straight up or do they actually cross each other?

Does anyone know where I get get a set of these? I have a 72 that is hardtailed and they did not have these mounts and I want to run a set of mids this way. Jump street customs is the only place I have found them but I can't seem to get him to respond about when they will be available. Link...

I'm having some issues mounting the OSS mid controls on my '78. Pictures attached. I got these off of eBay and as far as I know, they are supposed to be bolt on and go. The peg folds up for kicker clearance, that works fine. The problem is, with the kicker fully kicked, it engages the rear...

OK, dig this cats... Lookin' at my chopper project tonite and I can't help but notice that the steering stem nut (the top one on TOP of the top clamp) on my '72 looks like a HAWAII'N - C can sitting on my bike. It's the original stem nut, but on my bike in it's current configuration, you could...

This may upset you, It got to me. Finish watching the whole thing. We need to constantly work on making the right reaction instinctive.

can anyone please help me with the size of the E-Clip that holds the gear shift shaft in place so that I can order one up? Boats have it as their part number 99001 12600-00 How easy is it to fit one by just removing the LH cover ? I must have dislodged my clip by some over enthusiastic kicking...

Hey guys, noticed my two screws came out in my tacj, how the the lid come off that holds in the glass so I can I tighten my screws,

Hey guys, So I snapped a throttle cable two weeks ago. I ordered what I believed to be the correct cable from mikesxs... The cable housing length was slightly shorter than what was on the bike but it seemed useable, except that the the length of the cable was too short, thus not allowing the...

I just put on some clubman bars I had laying around and went for a spin, other than it being worlds different from the MX bars I had, I enjoyed the change. But I noticed that now the cheapy aftermarket master cylinder is leaking a tad. It looks to be leaking at the lid on the right side. I am...

Hard tail xs650, with exhaust running next to the lower rails. It has a rear disc brake and I'm having some trouble trying to positing the MC. I can't put it in between the exhaust and frame so its got to be below or above the lower rail. Ive assumed putting it under the bike is a bad idea due...

Hey guys- I'm new to the xs650 forum as I've just recently purchased my first vintage bike. I'm a recovering crotch rocket addict and bought a 1975 xs650. The bike runs, but there are a few things it needs. I don't have enough information YET to get what I need, so I'm hoping you all can help...

This has worked for me and a few others. This route uses the stock long special cable. Per toomanyxs1b's exhaustive cable testing; bends in the cable are your ENEMY. Note the caps, this is a big deal. One sharp bend can fuggle your clutch action. The Yamaha worm gear was never an elegant...

I need help Fellas, I have an XS650 that is completely near completion and all i need is 1" clutch lever and perch for my bike. I screwed up years ago when i had some one make me a set of bars for my xs650 and i told them 1" vs the 7/8 i needed. So i need help finding a clutch lever that will...

Hi folks, a recent post mentioned a "Suicide shift" OK then, I'm familiar with hand shifters and foot clutches and the foot shift on a 2-speed Scott but what, please, defines a "suicide shift"?