Lluber
Noob
Yo, Just got my 1st Yamaha its a 83 XS650 im upgrading from a 73 CB350. Im very new at all this and my mechanical skills leave a lot of room to learn! hoping to learn a lot and get my XS looking good. time for new bars and a new seat! 
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I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Hey Liuber. much more power with the ole XS
the xs is easy to work on
here is some good reading
CV Carbs - one of the best how-to manuals ive found for the original carbs, provided by inxs
http://www.amckayltd.com/carbguide.pdf
much more in the tech section
welcome to the site, Ed
the xs is easy to work on
here is some good reading
CV Carbs - one of the best how-to manuals ive found for the original carbs, provided by inxs
http://www.amckayltd.com/carbguide.pdf
much more in the tech section
welcome to the site, Ed
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Welcome to the best vertical twin ever built!
And, lucky you, you've found the best site for it too!
And, lucky you, you've found the best site for it too!
Hoperator
book stains on motor oil
get out the fuck out of here newb! just joking. welcome to mecca! Can we see pics of the cb and the xs?
Lluber
Noob
I plan on changing the seat and Bars on the XS, as well as getting rid of the grab bar. But 1st I need to figure out If im going Cafe or Flat tracker and suggestions? or reccommendations for parts sites? Ive been checking out mikesxs and have used bike bandit before. I've also been eyeing up the Nitroheads and Bratsyle seats and fenders but would rather not spend $400 for a seat. I feel like I could get one custom made around here for cheaper then that.
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picker
XS650 Enthusiast
Welcome to the forum. You know, I would strip,chop a rusted out or allready stripped one, even a decent 79` but that looks too nice to cut into.
One day soon enough of them will have been parted or chopped that the clean stock examples will be pretty rare. I should say thanks but Let me turn away while you dig into it.
Good luck with your build, and by the way ...The mufflers on the CB, Do you know the brand? I`m looking for one. Thanks.
One day soon enough of them will have been parted or chopped that the clean stock examples will be pretty rare. I should say thanks but Let me turn away while you dig into it.
Good luck with your build, and by the way ...The mufflers on the CB, Do you know the brand? I`m looking for one. Thanks.
Lluber
Noob
No Idea, I know they aren't stock, and my pops pulled the baffles out way back in the day. The bike sounds nasty for a 350 I always set off car alarms when shes moving.
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Lluber
Noob
Your seat is similar to what Im looking for. I can only seem to find the Pan style seats for the LaRosa seats on ebay and on their site..
