xs650

Hey guys! I just picked up a 1977 XS650 for 200.00 and I tried to start it, but nothing. I pulled off the plug boot and got no spark from it. I know how useful the search button is, but it is useless if you have no idea what you are looking for.:banghead: Are there any stickys or threads on...

Hey everyone, I have a 75 650B, had it for many years, bought it in 1987, mostly stock except for bars and exhaust. Always been garaged even though I have not ridden her in many years. Came as a surprise when she fell off her kickstand. Don't know how this happened, I came home and found it...

Hey everyone! I've been asking everyone so many questions, and I finally got some work done on my bike last week. Got a pair of clubmans on it and a flat seat. In a couple weeks I'll start working on mounting the front of the seat, shortening the clutch and throttle cables, and designing a...

Yo, I have a 1980 xs650 that I've been stripping down the stock bits. This morning I changed my burned out tail light bulb and wired my neutral light to my new mikesxs mini speedo. It was idling pretty normal with a full tank of gas, I rode about 5-10 minutes down the road and as i was changed...

Recently acquired a 81 xs650 for free :) I stripped the wiring down to whats need to run for now, as well as all other bike parts. When i got it the kickstart lever did funny things, so i took it apart and reassembled it correctly. The seal looked good enough so I didn't change it. Went...

Hey all, thanks for the help in advance! I came across a guy one town over with a 1973 TX750 he was parting out. It's a steal for what all I'm taking off the bike (tank, both wheels as I want the shouldered look and the big drum in the rear, headlight bucket to sell as the paint is good...

I'm going to check out this bike tomorrow that is about a mile down the road from me. According to owner, it has 19,000 miles on it. It's apparently shaft-driven. I'm considering taking my compression gauge with me. Will take it for a spin if its not pouring the rain. Any tips on checking out...

how much can i sell a yahmaha 1970 or 80 xs650 hill climber with metal padals? what about a bull taco dirt Evening dresses bike? and do you need a licence to sell ur stuff at a swapmeet?

Hey guys, This is my first post...I've owned a 1979 XS650 Special for about a year now. Just got done doing a top end rebuild (cam chain guide went bad). Now I'd like to make a few aesthetic changes before I put the engine back in. Gonna change seats and handlebars. I've been using...

Does this bike belong to someone on here? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-XS-Custom-Yamaha-XS650-Bobber-Motorcycle-/290598889699?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item43a90b28e3 14 hours left to go and it looks like it's getting pretty good money. If a guy could make/modify his own frames, it...

Hello, Ken from the Falls , im new to the board been lurking around a bit made a few posts , I weld, i build some bikes, love to ride and generally am just obsessed with motorcycles in general. Just bought an 82 xs 650 oxidized special that I dont know jack about it seems to be similar to the...

Here's a pic of my almost finished project. Just gotta complete the wiring, get an emissions test and register it.

Whats up guys just bought a 82 xs650 for my first build. It already looks pretty cool but i want a hardtail and different bars and paint. already got the 650 top end replacement kit and plan to get a david bird hard tail 6inch stretch and not sure on the drop yet. Let me know if you got a...

Has anyone ever done the conversion to a permanent magnet alternator? I've heard of people using the alternator off of an RD350. I know there is a good write up here http://www.xs650.org.au/Technical%20Info/Alternators.htm but has anyone here done this?