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 Topic: Decyphering Hardware Codes |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 5
Views: 5202
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 Forum: All the rest Posted: July 25, 2009, 4:29 pm Subject: Re: Decyphering Hardware Codes |
| Thanks for the quick reply yamaman, but I don't see how McMaster's part number correlates with the Yamaha part #’s. I have found a couple of sites that attempt to break down the Yamaha part number, ... |
| Topic: Decyphering Hardware Codes |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 5
Views: 5202
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Forum: All the rest Posted: July 25, 2009, 3:40 pm Subject: Decyphering Hardware Codes |
| A good portion of the hardware on my bike is in pretty poor shape… rust, rounded off heads, damaged threads, etc. I want to order some of the more common sizes of nuts, bolts and washers in bulk fr ... |
| Topic: Alright, who wants a challenge? |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 30
Views: 7080
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Forum: Fuel Posted: June 28, 2009, 7:53 pm Subject: Re: Alright, who wants a challenge? |
Grasping at straws here...
Check for a blockage in the fuel line causing the float bowls to drain faster than they can fill.
Maybe gunked up fuel strainers or petcocks resulting in the same thin ... |
| Topic: How to get swingarm bolt sleeve & bushings out? |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 27
Views: 7637
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Forum: Drive Posted: June 28, 2009, 8:53 am Subject: Re: How to get swingarm bolt sleeve & bushings out? |
| I had read about the threaded rod method somewhere on this forum. I might be mistaken, but I think that 5twins had originally written about it. When I installed the bushings I ran into a problem wit ... |
| Topic: Help identifying some parts & removing batt box |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 12
Views: 2169
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: June 20, 2009, 8:26 pm Subject: Re: Help identifying some parts & removing batt box |
| I've had luck removing and reinstalling it on the left side of the the bike. Take a look at the top of the battery box, there are cutouts in the sides of the box where the battery sits. looking from ... |
| Topic: Rattle Can Frames |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 34
Views: 17469
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Forum: Frames Posted: May 2, 2009, 5:17 pm Subject: Re: Rattle Can Frames |
| I'm planning shooting Valspar's Tractor and Implement Paint in low-gloss black for the frame. There is a hardener available that you can mix with it for increased durability. Of course the hardener i ... |
| Topic: Need fitting for universal SS line |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 7
Views: 1813
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Forum: Drive Posted: April 22, 2009, 6:47 pm Subject: Re: Need fitting for universal SS line |
| If you are looking for "AN" hardware you might try Aircraft Spruce and Specialty. I don't know if it is going to be the correct flare though... Aircraft hardware uses a 37 degree fare and I believe ... |
| Topic: oil filter |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 19
Views: 4949
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 19, 2009, 3:04 pm Subject: Re: oil filter |
Here's another link for a couple more filter options for the XS650.
http://home.comcast.net/~dyenfd/XS650.html |
| Topic: New Guy from Ks,,,,,,,, |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 6
Views: 1150
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: April 14, 2009, 10:50 pm Subject: Re: New Guy from Ks,,,,,,,, |
I attended school in Hesston, never even knew there was a bike museum close by. Been out to Hutch a few times on beer quests.
Oh yeah... Welcome to the forum!! |
| Topic: Engine Teardown |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 8
Views: 2054
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 23, 2008, 7:25 pm Subject: Re: Engine Teardown |
| I read about the Marvel Mystery Oil trick somewhere on this forum. I poured about a quarter inch of MMO onto the tops of the pistons last saturday. About how long should I let it sit before I start ... |
| Topic: Engine Stand |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 12
Views: 3380
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 23, 2008, 7:03 pm Subject: Re: Engine Stand |
| Thanks for the quick reply. I'm glad that you included a picture of your stand with an engine installed. I had envisioned the engine mounted with the front installed on the tall uprights. I couldn' ... |
| Topic: Engine Teardown |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 8
Views: 2054
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 23, 2008, 6:52 pm Subject: Re: Engine Teardown |
| I haven't drained it yet. I'm pretty sure that the bike hasn't been submerged. It's belonged to a friend of mine since around 1990. He rode it for a few years until it started to have carb problems ... |
| Topic: Engine Stand |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 12
Views: 3380
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 23, 2008, 6:04 pm Subject: Engine Stand |
Has anyone built this engine stand?
http://www.650motorcycles.com/XSstand.html
If so do all of the dimensions work out correctly? Anything that I should change? I understand that I should increase ... |
| Topic: Engine Teardown |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 8
Views: 2054
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 23, 2008, 5:39 pm Subject: Engine Teardown |
| 82 XS650 won in a game of 8-ball. The engine is frozen, and when I pulled off the alternator cover I discoverd this... I'm betting it's time to pull the engine and tear it down... |
| Topic: Make your own pressure side spin on filter! |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 13
Views: 8115
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 13, 2008, 9:13 pm Subject: Re: Make your own pressure side spin on filter! |
Here's an updated link...
http://home.comcast.net/~dyenfd/XS650.html |
| Topic: BS34 Carb Choke Plunger Seat Damage |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 3
Views: 3032
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Forum: Fuel Posted: December 28, 2007, 1:41 am Subject: Re: BS34 Carb Choke Plunger Seat Damage |
| There's plenty of gook down there but I'm afraid that the seat is definately damaged. And you are right. the seat does look like it is machined into the carberator body. The left carb's seat (donut) ... |
| Topic: BS34 Carb Choke Plunger Seat Damage |
AMT82xs650
Replies: 3
Views: 3032
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Forum: Fuel Posted: December 28, 2007, 1:05 am Subject: BS34 Carb Choke Plunger Seat Damage |
| I picked up an 82 XS650 Herritage Special just before Thanksgiving and I am just now finding the time to dig into it. It hasn't been on the road since '93 and the guy that I got it from said that it ... |
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