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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!
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 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.
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
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.
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My 9 year old son (or as he refers to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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