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Whats up guys! I just bought my very first motorcycle and XS650 and in the process of building it. With this being my first bike everything is new to me i recently just purchased a bates style headlight and some turn signals for front and back and also a bates style taillight, I'm needing...

Couldn't give up on these twins. Picked up a nearly all stock '75 with low miles. Very proud of this find. Today the left spark plug wire shocked me in the damn leg, any easy remedy for this? Also, is a leak common from this spot in the third picture? Dripping a little more than I'd like...

When installing tapered neck bearings is the ease of later removal a concern for you? If you cut/grind notches would you place them at 12 & 6, 3 & 9, 4 & 10 positions or would you place them some other place not directly across from each other?

G'day! first post here, I've recently taken apart the headlight on my XS2 and come across a (rubber?) ring between the lenses. It has pretty much crumbled as I disassembled the unit due to age. My question is, Does anyone know the the actual part name and where I can buy/find one? Id like to...

So I got a set of 2-1 right side pipes from one of the members here on the forum. They are a bit beat up but they are repainted and are going to be covered anyway. My issue is, and the seller doesn't remember, they are missing something. When I mount them they fit on, but slide all the...

hi , i have a xs2 650 '72 does anyone know tell me, the brake caliper, the brake pump,the handbundle control , :D what kind of black are painted glossy or matte?

Hey all, new to the forums and a brand new 78' XS 650 owner. I'm starting to Cafe out this bike and am looking to get a nice beefy look to the wheels/tires. Currently, I have the stock mag wheels. I wouldn't be opposed to using those wheels with different tires for this year, but next year, I...

Hi all, I have a 1980 xs650SG and i cannot figure out that dang starter button. I was having zero feed back so i started at the starter and tested every wire, relay, solenoid, and even the starter. It all lead me to the blue and white wire running directly from the starter solenoid back to...

I've got an 82 Special I'm turning into a cafe. I'm having an issue with front wheel, the rim is bent and I can't find a special rim any where. I would like to convert to a 36 spoke since those rims are more avalible. Is it possible to lace a 36 spoke rim on the heritage hub? Or does anyone know...

Hi all I bought some mikuni VM34 carbies after giving up on my BS38's, they haven't arrived yet but I know I will need to reject them to suit my mods, I hav velocity stacks and 1.5" open exhaust too and need to jet to suit these mods. Can anyone help?

Here is a bit of history before I get into the actual question. I purchased a 1980 XS that had been stored in a shed since aprox 1990. The story goes that the original engine blew up and the guy bought an engine that had less than 1k miles on it and put it in but never could get any spark. I...

i bought these too motors the other day for a serious deal but i'm trying to figure out what yr they are? any advice would really help:banghead:

Anyone running or know where to get a decently priced headlight w/ built in speedometer?

Anyone have a copy or link to the instructions that come with the TC Bros. 1980-84 Yamaha XS650 Chopper Wiring Harness (6 or 8 pin CDI)?

I have a 1980 xs650 with about 18k on the clock Got it running with new plugs after it sat for 8 years. "rebuilt" the carbs (132 main? any jet replaced, new gaskets, new float valves and rubber plugs) did not replace throttle shaft seals replaced petcock for a non vacuum style from mikesxs...

Guys, I've ordered a high output oil pump from Mike's XS, you can easily reference it if you like. It is on his sight under "engine" then "oil pump". They show the standard pump first, then this one that reputes to put out twice the volume. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of this...

According to you how do you accomplish this? the carter is Polish but the cylinder and the crankcase? you paint color aluminum?:D

I just looked through 36 pages trying to find a setup, little blurry eyed I didn't find anything... I'm looking for a lead/picture on how to redo my harness. I'm running headlight taillight blinkers speedo electric start horn and pamco ignition. I appreciate any help.

First off... my bike is a 76 XS650C. I have a PMA (appears to be the one Mike's sells, as installed by PO, part# 24-2669) and stock points ignition. The battery is a AGM installed by PO. I don't know how old it, or the PMA and it's components are. I luckily avoided being stranded for the...

Yes, you read it correctly. This was no barn find. My NTM XS1b was found uncovered in an open field in central Texas. I've been a fan of these vintage bikes for a while but never made any moves until this one came along. I bought both bikes pictured; the other, a KZ400 was promptly sold for the...