xs650 1980

Just got the bike, i was admiring it.

1980 Yamaha XS650 Special - $1750 || Almost complete, comes with the following || -Fresh Rebuilt engine, 706cc kit -Rebuilt carbs -Motogadget M-Unit Blue unit & wiring kit -Engine covers powder coated -Rebuilt front forks -New rear shocks -Powder coated rear swing arm -Powder coated front fender...

Greetings all, I recently acquired my very first motorcycle. A 1980 Yamaha XS650. Don't know anything else about only what the title says. No keys. No idea how many miles on it since speedy/techo is missing. No idea when was the last time it ran or even started. Somewhere along the way someone...

hi I have a 1980 xs650 I’m having a odd charging issue I used my multi meter and checked my Rectifier, Checked that stator and when i rev the motor past 2000 rpms the voltage does go up to about 14.0-14.2. But for some reason my battery won’t charge. I ride for alittle and then the...

Hey guys! Long time lerker, first time poster. Excuse the dumb question, but I can’t find any other related posts on the issue. Is it possible to raise already lowered Forks? I recently purchased an 1980 XS that somebody lowered the Forks to make a bobber, but I prefer the look of the stock...