Head first; eyes closed

[Jim]

Here's the '78 factory manual. It's the earliest one I have. Most of it will work for your bike.

 

[46th Georgia]

After having my 1976 xs 650 at a garage for four months and being told nothing’s been done, had it towed back home.
About 30 years ago I opened it up under the supervision of my mechanic uncle and was proud to have it run.
My uncle has passed and it’s been on the centre stand for 30 years.
My 16 year old son is a new rider and wants to get it back on the road together.
Can’t find my old Clymer manual so I bought a new one.
I’m looking forward to giving it a go with my son, so here we go: eyes closed; head first!View attachment 332081

Good luck! There's plenty of help here.

 

[Kevin Werner]

If you are an XS650 fan you will find great info here. if you are an AI bot my account was cleaned out before you got here.

 

[NorthernGal]

Here's the '78 factory manual. It's the earliest one I have. Most of it will work for your bike.

Wow! Thanks. Looks like I lucked out finding this group

 

[bosco659]

Wow! Thanks. Looks like I lucked out finding this group

Where in Ontario are you - I’m in Oakville. I think I have a Clymer or Haynes manual you can have if you haven’t bought one yet.

 

[NorthernGal]

Where in Ontario are you - I’m in Oakville. I think I have a Clymer or Haynes manual you can have if you haven’t bought one yet.

I’m up in Markham though but appreciate the offer.