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Hello guys, figured out I'd join this forum since I'll be working on this project from now on. I have absolutely no clue about mechanic, so my goal is to learn and master this bike in and out. I'll be moving soon in a house with a garage so that will be best for me to work on it. Tried it...

Hi All, I am new into XS650 world, not necessarily new to oldtimers/vintage bikes, and wanted to say Hi to the community. I posted some carb question on XS650 fb profile and due several questions, Joe advised to switch here and present my bike, asking for your experience regarding the...

Hello All, Just recently purchased a 1983 XS650 that had been converted to a hardtail bobber here is South Jersey. No idea how many miles are on the bike. So far as I can tell it has an XS PMA Charge System and a Pamco Ignition installed with the mechanical auto-advancer. Looks like the frame...

Hello, I havent been an active member here just a longtime lurker. I have a couple of XS650s that I started building about 5 or 6 years ago, one is hardtailed and the other is a street tracker. The rigid bike was just a rubbermaid tub full of "XS650 Parts" that I bought on Craigslist for $250. I...

Howdy folks, Glad to see there's what appears to be a bunch of people from all over the world who share the same money pit of a hobby I'm falling into. I'm here to soak up just about everything there can be known about my new passion in bike restoration. Specifically regarding my 1975...

Hi, I’m new to XS650’s and motorcycles in general. The bike I bought came with a speedometer and cable, but I can’t figure out where on the bike the cable goes. If anyone could post a picture of it, I’d appreciate it

Hello! I am new to this thread as of about 5 minutes ago, I've had a great time working on my first build with my 81 xs650 but have run into what I hope is just a small hiccup.. I'm installing moto Iron springer forks, and have everything removed and ready except for the bottom race of the...

Greetings from a new member. I have been given a rusty hardtail basket case. I have just whats in the pictures and the engine side covers. I'm trying to get more of it from the previous owner, but it is a start. Having talked with a serious builder, and he estimated I could finish it for under...

I'm getting a 79 xs650 in two days, and plan on getting what I need to make it run. Any recomendations on websites for parts or aftermarket parts? I'ts been in a garage for six years but still is in pretty good shape. Anything thing I should look for right away? I'm a bit new to bikes for...

Hello all, As you can tell I'm new here, I signed up a couple weeks ago and have been soaking up as much information as I can. I recently picked up a 75 XS650 in pieces that the PO had been rebuilding. He said the bike had no compression when he bought it and he found the rings were stuck in...

What a great forum! Glad to meet you all. I was sitting on a friend's back patio, drinking beer with some friends, when one of them happened to mention that he had a 1975 Yamaha that he'd part with for $200. Not running, uncertain history, but $200? I mean, how could I turn that down? Haven't...

Hi, I'm new to the site. I have a 76 650C I've had it about a year. It was last inspected and on the road in 84, so it had many issues. Runs good now. Love these bikes!

Hello, this is my first post. However, I joined the Forum in July of 2015. I really enjoy the knowledge and comments from the members and the XS650.com. Awhile back, I had a great experience dealing with member Royboy, who provided me with a fine set of original pipes for my '83 Heritage...

I'm a new member of the Xs650 Forum, getting a 2011 XS650 Custom on 1 September, The bike only has 950 miles on the odometer so I guess we will both be getting broken in. I rode for twenty years and then stopped for 20 years, so I am getting the XS650 to get my riding skills back again...

Hey guys! I just picked up a 1977 XS650 for 200.00 and I tried to start it, but nothing. I pulled off the plug boot and got no spark from it. I know how useful the search button is, but it is useless if you have no idea what you are looking for.:banghead: Are there any stickys or threads on...

Advice? Hairy Electrical Mess - New owner 1982 XS650J Heritage Special Hi everyone- I've been a member of the site for 3 months now, looking for a motorcycle and hemming and hawing about what to buy - and what's available. Thanks to the expert advice of many of you, I finally pulled the trigger...

Have been lurking for the last few weeks, but finally signed up. Picked up my first XS last weekend. No idea what I may have in the garage, but its only had one owner since new and sat for the last 4yrs in his garage. Price was right too :P Cheers VT

I purchased a 79 Special several years ago and it has sat waiting on some attention til recently. I have lurked the list since then and collected some invaluable tips, tricks, and new info. I owned a 77D years ago and loved it, so I am looking forward to getting my 79 back on the road. It is...