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Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?
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PostPosted: September 3, 2009, 3:05 pm    Post subject: Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?

I live in Scotland in the UK and i'm wondering if there is a dealer in the UK the deals in XS parts.iv'e done a bit of searching on the net but can't seem to find anyone.plenty in the US but for some reason alot of them wont ship to the UK?
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PostPosted: September 5, 2009, 3:37 am    Post subject: Re: Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?

XSKev, If you find one I'd be interested to know. Since the demise of Halco Tuning I've ordered various bits from Rudiger Paustian in Germany, who I understand is supplied by MikesXS (search under xs650shop.de). Had no problems but it's relatively costly with postage (but still cheaper than Yamaha). There was a guy planning to set up in the UK a couple of years ago who put his plans on hold to develop a tuned XS650 motor in the interests of improving the breed, but I've heard nothing since.

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PostPosted: September 10, 2009, 4:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?

ady66 wrote:
XSKev, If you find one I'd be interested to know. Since the demise of Halco Tuning I've ordered various bits from Rudiger Paustian in Germany, who I understand is supplied by MikesXS (search under xs650shop.de). Had no problems but it's relatively costly with postage (but still cheaper than Yamaha). There was a guy planning to set up in the UK a couple of years ago who put his plans on hold to develop a tuned XS650 motor in the interests of improving the breed, but I've heard nothing since.

Ady.

Ady,

650central from the US ship to the UK.the site has some great mods for the XS that are pretty cheap 650.net wanted £90 more for the same parts.

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PostPosted: September 10, 2009, 6:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?

Thanks Kev I'll check it out - I've got a few parts that I'm going to have to get soon; I changed my swingarm bearings to bronze bushes a few years ago but there's now a bit of play again - enough to feel nervous when riding 'with intent' as someone put it recently. Has anyone converted to the needle roller set up, and is it rated for performance, longevity?

The guy I was thinking of was Trevor Palmer of Palma Tuning, who was setting up as an XS650 specialist a while ago. Does anyone know what happened to the project?
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PostPosted: September 11, 2009, 3:15 am    Post subject: Re: Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?

I get my XS parts from MOTOWARD in Surrey,Ive used them for donkeys years , they have a stack of NOS on their shelves or can get it next day. phone 01403 823222
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PostPosted: September 11, 2009, 3:58 am    Post subject: Re: Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?

Thanks '61. I spoke to Motoward and they have some of what I need in stock Very Happy
650 Central site looks good. Got me thinking about 750 kits again...

Cheers all, Ady
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PostPosted: September 11, 2009, 5:20 am    Post subject: Re: Looking for UK XS650 parts dealers?

N1.Ive had some great deals from them over the years - for instance a brand new XS front guard for £40 last year , They keep all the jets/spares for Mikuni roundslides too!
.. I look at that 750 kit on Heiden Tunings site, I wish Id bought one when the pound to Euro rate was more favourable to us, but at £500+ its just too much for me now!Its a shame cos those wide-finned barrels look the buisness.. Rolling Eyes

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