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I bought a XS-1 (I think) from a a guy off of Craigslist. I've wanted to get into riding and working on bikes for a while, but never had the money. Saw this for $550, and I jumped on the opportunity. That being said, I really don't know anything about getting started. I can say that the bike has...

Thanks for allowing me to join, I've just bought a 1972 Yamaha XS2 from New York. It was last registered on the road in June 1982 and has covered 21000 miles. She's now in North Wales having some much needed tlc. Quite a few parts needed, a lot can be saved. Over the next few weeks I'll be...

Hey all, been lurking for a bit since I bought a '77 xs650 hardtail on a whim and now that I am officially in over my head I figured I'd sign up and seek help. So the main point of this thread is to find other members in the area, VA Beach, Norfolk, Cheasapeake, Hampton, Newport News etc... I'd...

Hello everyone. I've made a couple posts on here but I'm stuck again! I have a 79 special with b38 carbs and I was having issues with the engine breaking up between 2k and 3k (pods and no baffles) which was solved by adjusting my needle level to give me a bit more fuel (already replaced MJ and...

Hey guys I'm new to the yamaha 650 scene and was wondering if I could get some pointers or help. I just recently picked up a 77 XS that has been hard tailed already. But that's it. It came with three incomplete engines and about 7 boxes of random and duplicate parts for it. I want to try and...

Hello, my name is Cameron. Ive been into the motorcycle scene for a while and was recently gifted one complete 75 xs650 engine and the majority of another one. My final goal for my first bike build is a xs650 chopper but due to financial issues i cannot obtain the parts that i need fast enough...