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I'm interested in chopping my 81 XS, but don't even know where to start. I'm wondering if there's anyone in the Mpls/St Paul area who is either currently in-process, or has gone through the process t ...

Great looking bike!! I love the springer front end. What headlight did you put on there? And where'd you get that springer? Also, what year is your bike?

[quote="650skull"]Ebay is always selling side covers[/quote]

True, but I'd like to see if someone has fabricated something (relatively simply) that attaches differently than the originals, and can ...

Well, it happened again. I lost my left side cover, as my left pod filter apparently vibrated loose, coming off and taking the side cover with it. I've replace the air filter, but have no side cover. ...

Well, it happened again. I lost my left side cover, as my left pod filter apparently vibrated loose, coming off and taking the side cover with it. I've replace the air filter, but have no side cover ...

I was talking to my BIL, and he was telling me that he believed some company has apparently purchased the rights to the Amen Saviour frame, and has begun fabricating and selling a rear end you can wel ...

Well, after my son's baseball game last night, I was able to take a quick look to try and pinpoint where the leak is at. It appears to be dripping from about the center of the bottom of the engine, a ...

Well, I've apparently developed a pretty decent oil leak from somewhere on the underside of the engine. I haven't as of yet been able to pinpoint the location, but it'd definitely coming from underne ...

Ditto here XS1961. I have an 81 XS650, and am interested in swapping out the seat for something different. I'm curious as to what you have, and would love to see pics....

Looking for recommendations. First, how often (ie: after how many miles) do you adjust your cam chain? Secondly, do you do it with the engine warm or cold? And lastly, is it as simple as removing t ...

ok, so quick question regarding paint. I painted my tank this winter, first sanding it down almost to the metal, then several coats of primer (rattle-can), then several coats of flat black (again ove ...

I have an '81 Special, and just this winter went to a Kerker 2-1 pipe (still using the megaphone muffler, but not for long), re-jetted, with pod air filters, and notice better mid-range power. I'm ho ...

Anyone? Figured I'd give it another bump as well, as I'd really like to get a bigger tank for my 81 with a left hand side petcock. Any suggestions?

[quote="zimme71"]Well, I've developed the same problem. The headlight worked yesterday morning on the way to work, but apparently quit on the way home from work (in the rain). I thought the headligh ...

[quote="erb224"]Make sure the bike is still charging properly.... The headlight won't work if it's not charging.[/quote]

So maybe new brushes are needed? I purchased some brushes accidentally from ...

Well, I've developed the same problem. The headlight worked yesterday morning on the way to work, but apparently quit on the way home from work (in the rain). I thought the headlight was bad, so I r ...

I've currently got an 81 XS650 that I'd like to put forward controls on. I've seen the TC Bros controls, and am looking for something that'll bolt on as compared to having to weld it on. Any recomme ...

Anything besides a cafe seat? I'm looking for something more streamline, that'll still seat two if necessary. I hate the original seat on the XS650 (I've got an 81)

Anyone have any newer info? I'm still looking, but unable to find anything that looks decent. I'd really like to get rid of the original seat....

What other tanks have y'all used on the XS? I've got an 81 XS650, just repainted the orig tank over the winter. However, I'd like to put a tank on that has a larger capacity. I'm looking to move th ...

[quote="yamaman"]I'm suprised you care who gets the chair! Couldn't be in worse hands than what you have at the moment, could it?
How did this mess start? It wasn't Al Quaida, not the Afgahn's, not e ...

I just bought my '81 in late May, and use it as a daily rider whenenver possible. It has about 23k miles, and I'm not riding it currently because I need a new chain. But it's been as dependable as a ...

[quote="xsjohn"]Nothing for these things to eat a quart of oil between changes.........which should be 1000-1500 miles max..........maybe your are ok .......since these have transmission and engine co ...

Well, the guy I bought the bike from is a bike mechanic, and he did a tune-up, etc b4 I bought the bike. So the oil was full then (late May of this year). I've put about 3500 miles on the bike so far ...

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