75 Air Filters

[AlanW]

Are there any alternatives to the apparently unobtainable (OEM or Pattern) air filters for 1975 model please?

 

[Mikey]

use the OEM part number447-14451-01-00 if you want original or reproductions
Just cut and paste that number to google it
If you can find some original filters that the foam is shot you can get Uni Filter foam filter material to replace the rotted foam for them or use this catalog page to get the OEM number for other parts in the future
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1975/xs650b/intake-tx650a-xs650b
I doubt you could find part # 21 from that parts fiche though if that's what you were looking for

 

[AlanW]

Thanks Mikey, have googled the part number but the only ones I can find are on EBay and will cost me £200 for the pair shipped to the UK!,

 

[Mikey]

Some of them are just plain outrageously priced
If you can get old rebuildable ones on your side of the pond would be best
Keep looking there out there
Edit here's another website to get the OEM numbers from the diagrams are of a better quality
https://www.yamahapartshouse.com/oemparts/l/yam/50041934f8700209bc78533b/1975-xs650b-parts
Congrats on the 75 there nice looking bikes
Post some pictures when you can and welcome aboard you've come to the right palce

 

[AlanW]

 

[Mikey]

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Damn nice 75 wished mine looked as nice

 

[AlanW]

Thanks! I’ll try and refurb the air filters with some new foam and replace the rubber seals - they are pretty bad.

 

[Mikey]

Thanks! I’ll try and refurb the air filters with some new foam and replace the rubber seals - they are pretty bad.

Mailman did a good write up re building the foam on the filters
https://www.xs650.com/threads/new-addition-to-the-garage.61082/page-6#post-730459