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  1. '79 Special

    '79 Special

    My '79 Special at Crummock Water in the English Lake District.
  2. '79 SE

    '79 SE

    Arty Farty shot of my Special at Sundown in Workington, West Cumbria, UK.
  3. X

    What is this?

    Hey fellows, this may seem like an amateur question but I can’t figure out what this disconnected thing is attached to my top engine mount. Any ideas? Cheers!
  4. X

    Steering Head Tapered Bearings

    Hey guys, I’ve just installed new All Balls Tapered Bearings. I’ve seated the new seats and the bottom bearing on the neck. I’m not sure on whether it is far enough in the head from the bottom end however. I’ll post a photo and if someone could tell me if it’s right or not that would be awesome...
  5. B

    Help! Bike runs perfect for 10 min then dies

    Hi, I have an 80 xs650 special. I've been riding it for 3 yrs now and have done minimal work as it is in good condition. I just took it out for the season after it sat in my garage for 2 months. It has a new AGM battery I put in when I bought it. The problem: I start it, it warms up, turns...
  6. Grimmith

    For Sale - 1980 xs650 special G

    Runs fine, The harness was set to be a racing harness, but still works. I don't have time or money anymore to figure out why the clutch lever wont work, drastic shit shift in my lift.... shifting the lever into first and second works, but no lever action. Needs a stator cover. All OEM...
  7. pckopp

    79 Special refurb complete

    A few vintages ago I bought this bike from a guy in Montana. I lived in Seattle at the time and his sister lived nearby and was getting married soon so he brought it to me. "Ran when I parked it." So I parked it in my garage for awhile. Finally, I flushed the tank, cleaned the carbs, put new...
  8. A

    Wanted - Rust and dent free Special tank wanted

    I am interested in a good condition Special tank. Preferably no dents and minimal rust/ corrosion inside. Tank cap and petcock is not neccessary, as it will be modded slightly anyway.
  9. F

    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Special (6,000 original miles)

    I have my xs650 for sale. I just don't ride it and want to pass it on to someone who will appreciate it more. When I purchased it for $2500 it was completely stock with less than 5,000 miles. I have begun to make a bobber out of it. I have installed handle bars, exhaust pipes, shocks, seat, tail...
  10. B

    Hovering/ high idle

    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...
  11. XSsex50

    My very slow hardtail build thread

    Hey dudes, thought I would post my journey for my hardtail build thread now that I am starting to get into it. Frame is a late 80’s with TC brothers hardtail.
  12. ol_crusty

    Wanted - '81 xs650 special II rear axle spacer

    I'm looking for a rear axle spacer for my xs650 build. It's the drum brake side spacer/ collar for a spoked wheel. Any compatible spacer or suggestion would be appreciated. I can post more pics/ info when I get home from work Thanks all
  13. army85harley

    XS Build - A Father and Son Project

    First let me introduce myself. My name is Paul Garrison and thanks for having me on this site. I've been lurking around here for years but never created an account. After finally getting an XS and creating an account, this is my first official post. ****** My 9 year old son (or as he refers to...
  14. Slaserj

    For Sale - XS650 Parts from an '81 Special

    XS650 Parts from an '81 Special with 7k original miles: Rear Fender ($50): Chrome, pretty great condition, a couple of tiny beginnings of rust spots Gauges ($80): Perfect, 7k original miles. Look new. Seat ($40): Good for it's age, material is crackling a little, one small beginning of a split...
  15. JaxShane650

    BS34 Carbs 1980 XS650

    So after getting an 1980 XS650 last year that had a lost title and a plethora of issues, I am finally on the road this summer and fall. So far its been an awesome bike but I am finding that my carbs may need a bit of an upgrade / adjustment. I have the BS34's with pod filters and a 2-1 exhaust...
  16. pckopp

    Wanted - '79 Special chain guard

    Got one. Thanks.
  17. 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...
  18. roadstar06

    raer rim again...

    hey guys, so ,I have the bike on home-made work bench finally (back can't take the bending to ground) I have to re-visit the back rim again because I notice caliper mount is rubbing on rotor. this can't be right! I took caliper out of mount and rotor is clearly touching top of mount. WHY? not a...
  19. gman13579

    For Sale - 1982 XS650 Heritage Special

    Beautiful bike. Has a matte black finish. Has a new CDI and the spoked tires instead of the ones in the picture. Has great compression and only a few side panels missing. Would be easy to fix up or just chop. ASKING $1500 OBO
  20. doctavee

    For Sale - stock parts cheap!

    make me reasonable offers and i will ship from 95817. Everything is in pretty great shape. the rotor is a fully working rotor with original clips
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