tx650

I bought a '73 tx650 which was running on the day I bought it. After transporting it from GA to TN it no longer starts. The lever starter doesn't work, the kickstart doesn't work. We tried long enough to completely drain the original battery and I replaced it with a new one. Here's what I've...

Good Afternoon Everyone, I am having a very peculiar issue with my 74 TX650. The completely rebuilt front brakes are locking up. To ensure my brakes would work well and I wouldn't have any issues, I bought a new master cylinder, a caliper rebuild kit, new pistons and new pads. I cleaned the...

The Torch is Passed From Robin C to Totalfool to Lakeview Last spring, MaxPete and John helped Robin's widow clear out much of his belongings from the garage. Included was a rusty but pretty complete 73 TX650 with a seized motor. I was there to provide transport. John spent a lot of time and...

Hey guys, I currently have an 82’ XS650 with the ol’ no spark problem. Any who, i have an opportunity to pick up a 73’ TX650 with extra parts and was wondering if anyone knows if the engine parts would work with mine? I have read that the frames were modified after the 73 TX but didn’t see...

Hey everyone. Love this site! I have a 1973 TX650 custom hardtail. I bought it 80% complete and I've finished it. My problem is the rear wheel is wobbly and loose. I noticed this when I raised the rear wheel off the ground. The wheel wobbles back and forth way too much. I tried to tear the rear...

This cap came off the 74 TX 650 engine. Relief Engraving all done by hand. Make an offer?

34MM forks. They were part of a larger trade deal and I don't need them. $50 obo plus shipping or im open to trades. I'm in Norman, OK incase there is anyone local

1973 Yamaha XS650 (TX650/XS2B) Well maintained survivor, < 10k miles ASKING $4k but open to all offers! https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mcy/d/1973-yamaha-xs650-tx650-xs2b/6578948550.html

Hi I am a new bike owner and I recently purchased a 1975 yamaha xs650 (TX650B?). Heres what I know about the bike. It was originally purchased from a farm in Southern Saskatchewan where it had been stored in a barn for a long time. The previous owner lost interest in the bike and let it sit...

wellwell well after going through my head questioning whether or not I should go in the engine finally got around to it. I believe my piston rings are shot considering the numbers I get with dry and wet compression test. So my goal is to switch them out. Some questions I have are what else...

1974 TX650A Yamaha clear Ohio title 10K miles Old vintage bike and it of course needs work The key fits the ignition seat and fuel tank I have a clear Ohio title in my name you can use for parts or restore

Hello all - brand n00b here, looking for ancient wisdom of the 1970s...I have recently acquired a very nice original condition TX650 - all there, great paint, great chrome, and ran great once it had a new battery and fuel. Unfortunately, while riding last week (have put quite a lot of miles on...

I purchased 2 carb rebuild kits to freshen up my stock bs38's on my 1973 tx650. Well when I had trouble getting the pilot jet out, I gave it to my brother in law since he was sure he could remove it with an EZ Out extractor. He ended up stripping the bowl threading itself. So now i'm in need of...

so i bought a 1973 tx650 on ebay like a dumbass for my first motorcycle unfortunately some people suck and sell things to you by lying and saying they work when they don't. The dude said it ran and drove just fine but when it got turned on it kicked over but defiantly did not go into 1st anyway...

Hey everybody, Im working on rebuilding a 1973 tx650 engine and it seems most of the stuff I find says tx or xs and others are tx/xs. Im wondering what exactly is cross compatible. Mainly talking about engine seals and gaskets. but would be good to know about pistons and rings. they seems to be...

I am looking for a front fender that is complete with stays an mounting brackets and possibly rear fender with or without light assembly needing parts for restoration have cash in hand for anyone who has any thanks

Does anyone have firsthand information on differences between the TX500 instrument bracket (371-83519-71-98 BRACKET,METER) and the TX650 instrument bracket (447-83519-40-98 BRACKET,METER)? They look the same to me on ebay and in the parts catalog, but I'm sure the engineers had a reason for...

So I apparently bought a rare pair of rides...2 '73 650's. One red, one blue...I'm guessing they're tx650's. Long story short...I'm trying to get the front forks apart and I'm stuck. I've read Hugh's blog (awesome), but my forks are obviously different. I got the cap off the upper and the 8mm...

Hi, I may have to sell my '73 TX650 to help pay medical bills. I'm trying to figure what it's worth. Any help is much appreciated! Thanks. It's a '73. 29,000 miles. Bought from estate of original owner. I have the original handle bars, turn signals and brake light. It will need...

This is my first attempt at a build... I was really inspired by the "bratstyle" builds and wanted something with an old school look but daily driver functionality... Everything on this bike is being done by myself and a handful of my friends.