xs650

So my bike fell over not too long ago and before it did it did not make this noise. Before it fell the timing chain was tensioned correctly and valve clearances were in spec. I've just recently re adjusted the cam chain tension, but haven't adjusted valve clearances yet. I don't see why they...

So my poor baby took a bad fall in the garage not too long ago :( and the result of that fall is a dented gas tank. Was doing some work on her with the center stand down and somehow I bumped the bike wrong and she came down on her right side. Oh well live and let learn. Here are some pictures...

Okay so I have a 1980 xs650 with a pretty much stock break setup with a single caliper/disc setup and a cheap $25 eBay 14mm master cylinder. I got the aftermarket m/c because the original 14mm Master cylinder was pretty much shot and beyond repair. Here's a picture of most of the current setup...

Okay so I drained the oil in my 1980 xs650 for the first time and found the usual gunk and tiny bits of metal that seems somewhat normal from what I have read on this thread. I drained the oil out and took both filters out and they look like they are in pretty bad shape. Here is some pictures...

hey i was wondering if anyone has successfully done a pma swap on the 400 using the banshee or the HHB kit?? Ive been all over the forum and the topic has been dead for years on there

Well, I thought I was ordering everything I needed for the Pamco ignition from Mike'sXS. I just ordered the Ultimate Pamco HIgh Output Electronoc Ignition Kit + E-Advancer. http://www.mikesxs.net/parts/yamaha-xs650-ultimate-pamco-high-output-electronic-ignition-kit-e-advancer However, since I...

I am selling my 1980 XS650 Custom Bobber. It has two seat option. I am also including the Frame Jig that I also built. My number is 719 433-0235. I am asking $3000 for both. Need to sell due to family health issue. Runs and drives Great!

I'm looking for Yamaha XS650 Complete engine with Carbs, Coils, Regulator, Charging System, Points Ignition. Turn over freely, have high compress, not frozen. Will buy more than 3 engine if you have.

I'm getting a 79 xs650 in two days, and plan on getting what I need to make it run. Any recomendations on websites for parts or aftermarket parts? I'ts been in a garage for six years but still is in pretty good shape. Anything thing I should look for right away? I'm a bit new to bikes for...

The Bike I have a pretty much stock 1980 xs650 that I am trying to get back into road worthy condition. I have pretty much got this thing ready to go but I am having a carburetor issue(or at least that what I think is the issue). The carb is a BS34 Mikuni and I have no clue if the main jets have...

HI all, Bought 1st xs650 trying to get it road ready. It start easily cold (no choke) and idles well 1100 rpms, until warm and then shuts off. When I continue to kick it, it back fires out the left carb and pops the carb out of the boot. This has now happened twice in a row. Since I got it...

I thought to add a thread about some of the other bikes in our lives, (I see from pictures posted in threads there are quiet a few owners with more than one bike) this might be interesting, so here are some of the ones I have the to deal with, some pictures posted and some of the issues I have...

Hello all! So I moved recently to the East Bay in California. Before I left Seattle, I took my bike apart, in hopes of hardtailing the frame and maybe doing some other upgrades...I'm going to pick up the hard tail soon, but I Dont have the know-how to get this bike back together. Is there anyone...

This motorbike is set up and ready to ride. Built on a frame jig to ensure bike frame is true. I will sell the bike for $2500 OBO. I can deliver for a fee. The build took about a year to finish. I put about 700 miles on at the 75th Sturgis rally. It has a mix of Harley and Yamaha parts...

Located in Montville, NJ. Asking 2995. Feel free to offer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS-/272312359208

Hey folks. I have a 1976 xs650 with an rd400 rear end. I understand it is possible to make a spacer to compensate for the sprocket offset. Curious if anyone has an actual photo of this spacer in action? Thanks! -T

and... as she sits. really happy with how it's looking.

This is the end result after modifying my bike over the last 6 months. I'll post the transition pics soon.

My modified 1980 Yamaha XS650 Special.

1977 Yamaha XS650 Custom Bobber "Nekked Hayla" - Built by Daniel Donley of Pandemonium Choppers in Defiance, Ohio. The bike was purchased by me from him in 2012. It also appeared in Cycle Source Magazine Volume 16 Issue 10 / January '13. Great bar hopper, fun and simple. Never any issues and...