heritage special

  1. NerdyNerd

    1982 XS650 HERITAGE SPECIAL

    Hey hey. So I am working on rebuilding my 1982 xs650 heritage special and I'm noticing that I don't have any parts to go under my points covers... I for the life of me cannot even remember if this bike had the timing advance as in the years of owning it, I cannot recollect any wires coming from...
  2. M

    Wanted - Pick up coil (or stator with working coil attached) for 83 heritage special

    Hiya! I'm looking for a pick up coil for my 83 heritage special (part: 4M4-81670-10-00). Alternatively, if you have a compatible stator with the coil still attached, I'm up for that too! I'm located in Los Angeles. Thanks! Marie
  3. M

    An Adventure in Firsts: '83 XS650 Heritage Special Build/Rebuild

    Greetings! New owner of a 1983 XS650 Heritage Special. First time owning a vintage bike, first time builder, first time with most things motorcycle maintenance, modifications, and mechanics. I've been reading and learning as much as I can. I still have quite the learning curve and am quite...
  4. M

    Tire Recommendations? Daily Functionality, Vintage Look. 83 Heritage Special

    Hihi. I need some new tires for my newly acquired 83 Heritage special and I'm looking for some recommendations--whether type or vendor. Manual specified sizes: Front: 3.50s 19-4PR (not seeing a lot in this size so far... Rear: 130/90-16 67s Specifies tube type tire next to both. Spoked...
  5. M

    Leaks and stuck RPM (high) even with clutch in. 83' xs650 Heritage Special

    Hello! I'm new to this forum and I'm new to XS bikes. This is my second bike, and my first carbureted one as my last one (15' sr400) had EFI. Heads up I'm in the early process of learning as much as I can about bike mechanics and modifications (as I have modification plans for this bike); so...
  6. Hightower-Ash98

    $100 1982 Yamaha Heritage Special

    Hey all, first bike, post, and thread on this forum. As the title suggests I recently picked up a 1982 Heritage Special which, as far as I can tell, is an XS650J The title lists it as a 1982 Yamaha, with a 15 digit vin, making all vin decoders useless as they require 17 digits. I have open...
  7. snailstoves

    For Sale - Xs650 '81 heritage special Proper Chop

    Sadly up for sale due to work, baby, life blah. Custom chop. Slab yokes, newly rechromed forks, twin spoke wheels, recently rebuilt engine - new pistons and rings, rebored to 1st OS. PMA. boyer brandson e-ignition. 8 plate clutch. Inverted sides mustang tank. VM 34's Needs a bit of work...
  8. gman13579

    Make Offer - 1982 XS650 Heritage Special Edition

    Looking to sell my heritage special, It's in pretty good condition. It does some show wear for the age. It will probably need a new stater I ran about a year ago but haven't touched it since. It comes with the original tool kit and everything else is original to the bike too with cast...
  9. A

    For Sale - 1982 Heritage Special

    I am looking to sell my '82 Heritage Special. I bought it in October of last year as a project bike to learn more about working on motorcycles but just don't have the time to invest. Replaced the clutch, and put some new tires on it when I got it. It runs well but definitely needs some love...
  10. gman13579

    Wanted - XS650 lower left side panel

    I was riding my 1982 heritage special today and it popped off without me knowing it! I can't find one anywhere. Just the lower black plastic cover.
  11. gman13579

    Wanted - 1982 saddlebag/hard cases

    saw some great saddlebags and hard cases for the bike on here but can't seem to find any anymore. Would someone know a good place to look or best new bags?
  12. YL82

    Bent Seat Lever Bracket on '82 Heritage Special

    I have a bent seat lever bracket (LH) on my recently acquired '82 Heritage Special. It's the bracket that is welded onto the frame and not the one that's bolted on. Refer to images. My seat won't properly lock into place. Distance (inner) between the slots is 215 mm whereas the distance on...
  13. S

    Engine noise

    I have an 83 heritage special, less than 10k on it, pamco (advance rod and unit), 2-1 that cane on it, not sure what kind, and Jet kit. , was running fine and then It started making a noise, my front guide needed replacing so I did that, but the noise was still there. My back guide has some...
  14. I

    New Alloy Hoops

    Anyone know of aftermarket alloy rims for the 48 hole Heritage Special wheels? I want to stay with the 19" front and 16" rear sizes. Thanks!
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