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[quote="pumps"]I have sanded out some gouges with 150 grit but have worked my way to 400 wet dry and 600 coming next.[/quote]
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I dont have access to a buff ...

No thank you, I am looking for the booklet.

Looking for an owners manual for a 1975 Standard XS 650, Anybody.

I had a tracker in mind when I bought this. I picked up this solo seat for 50 bucks and started thinking again. I had already cut off the rear loop. I mada a plaster cast of the stock rear fender and ...

I just went out and checked a few things, I noticed the tach and speedometer light are also out.

My first thought was to check fuses, but I do not see the fuses location. where is the tail light fuse you spoke of. Thanks

I put one of these on my bike today, I have the tracker one. My problem is, I can not get the tail light to come on, the brake light will work, but no tail light, I even put back on the old tail light ...

I have a simple question about the ignition switch. I have a '75 xs 650 with the stock key switch. There are 3 settings, OFF and 2 ON settings. What are the diferences in the 2 ON settings. I am consi ...

Has anyone ever installed or fabricated a sonsole on an XS gas tank. Not with gauges, just a simple console, maybe even out of leather. Like on some touring bikes.

I am considering doing a tank swap on my XS project. several tanks I like have only 1 petcock. will a 75 XS 650 with stock carbs run ok with 1 petcock supplying 2 carbs.

I purchased an XS 650 last year that has been my tracker project. Bike had a title that was in his name, I filled out the space under as the new buyer and price. My question, do I send it off to have ...

I would like to put an aluminum tank on my XS project in am doing. I have allways liked the look of the polished aluminum tank. I had a Yamaha xt 500 i sold a few years ago that i purchased new in 197 ...

[quote="danno"][quote="weekendrider"]Like this one?[/quote]

Seems like that tank cover would make excursions on the old XS a much more "pleatherable" experience.[/quote]

Yes weekendrider, That i ...

[quote="weekendrider"]A tank bra. 72,800 hits on google search "motorcycle tank bra"[/quote]

Thanks for the reply, but those are half tank bra`s. little things that dont cover much. the kind im tal ...

I am looking for a gas tank cover for my XS. Back in the 70`s and 80`s you could buy these to fit some gas tanks, it was held on with straps that went under your tank, made out of vinyl or colored lea ...

Norwegianxs, Go to 650motorcycles.com site there are 100`s of XS bikes to look at and get ideas. I did see a few scramblers there. some are real creative. xsthomas

Ok now, what a dope. seems like with the clean lever and a new grommet and a new wave washer AND NO LUBRICANT, yes it was tight. seems like a little lube does the job. thanks for waking me up. xsthom ...

Rebuilding the petcocks on my 75 xs. How tight do you get the 2 screws the hold on the plate and lever. tightening them down all the way so the plate is down to the petcock, the lever will not turn. d ...

Im doing an 75 XS tracker project. under both side covers there is a relay or something that is mounted there. i would like to put different side covers on, ones that are mounted flatter, but these re ...

I was getting ready to get some shocks myself. I need some a little longer than stockers. about 13 3/8/.

Who sells good after market shocks for the XS. I cant seem to find any used ones, I want to use a little longer ones on my tracker project, about 13.5 long. xsthomas

Hey Irish, I like your side covers, I have been looking for a set like that. you said you got them from Hotwings. I talked to David at Hotwings and he said he does not sell side covers. any idea where ...

I am sure this topic has been done to death, but here goes. I need to paint my tank. is there any rattle can paint that is resistant to gas.

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What kind of header paint does Mac put on there 2/1 header pipe. It kinda has a crinkle finish to it, and its thick, most of the Hi Temp paint I have used over the years goes on smooth. I have added a ...

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