XS650 Appresh - Page 85

mike in idaho · 03-09-2013, 08:00 AM

The earlier 650s had a compression release on one cylinder, later ones didn't.

BIG ED XT FAN · 03-09-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by daveoneshot

OK.....I'm new to 650's and need to know this : I'm looking at an abandoned XS 650 with what looks like a compression release on the front left part of the motor ( sitting on the bike ). Is this a rare thing ?? This bike needs a total resto, but it's complete, no title, no keys, bad cables, etc. Turns over, 'tho. Any thoughts here ??, thanks in advance.

Yes, Thats rare. Mikes XS is good place to get parts for the 650. ED XS 650 Fan!!!

hunter_greyghost · 03-10-2013, 01:28 AM

I'm back from the rally,

I sorted the clutch problems, glazing de-glazed, now running Castrol 4-T oil, & the springs were fine, going make it a 30,000km service must-do - DE-GLAZE the fibre plates

Duckslider trying to tell 'White Beast' to stay

the two Petes, who will create the best ADV bike - XV750 vs 883 Sporty??

a few photos from the weekend, only did 600kms but some of it is hard going - down to 40kph is places, not trying to fall off the edge!

Cheers
Baza

hunter_greyghost · 03-11-2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kt-88

No! That seems pretty short lived. How were the springs?

Steel plates & springs OK, fibre plates badly glazed, rough up with emery paper solved the problem,

Cheers
Baza

MightyChosen1 · 03-29-2013, 10:22 AM

Been pretty quiet here lately.

Got the old XS out of the shed this week. Painted the tank and added some cheap sportster mufflers. Also mounted a Shinko 705 on the front.

Without the weight of the sidecar the front end sits pretty high now I wish I could raise the rear an inch or two. Not sure how much more I can go without clearance issues with the swingarm. An hours work and it should be back on the road.

hunter_greyghost · 03-29-2013, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyChosen1

Been pretty quiet here lately.

Got the old XS out of the shed this week. Painted the tank and added some cheap sportster mufflers. Also mounted a Shinko 705 on the front.
Without the weight of the sidecar the front end sits pretty high now I wish I could raise the rear an inch or two. Not sure how much more I can go without clearance issues with the swingarm. An hours work and it should be back on the road.

Can you give a report on how that tyre goes on the front,

always looking @ another option for the front

Cheers
Baza

limeymike · 03-29-2013, 04:26 PM

What model years had the spoke wheels and dual front disks?

Bigfeet428 · 03-29-2013, 04:32 PM

I have 705s 0n my XS. We have mostly sand around here and they track pretty well. Not the smoothest running tire on the blacktop but they do a pretty good job there to. But hey I own an xs650 I wouldn't know what to do with something that didn't vibrate.

hunter_greyghost · 03-30-2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by limeymike

What model years had the spoke wheels and dual front disks?

In Australia it was XS650C '76 onwards, although I have seen '75s with fork legs ready for a second disc

Unsure about other countries

Cheers
Baza

NYTrainer · 03-30-2013, 05:15 AM

I have several XS650s in various stages of build. One '81 street tracker on the road.
Great bike, made better when modified, esp suspension.

Unable to post pic as I am apparently challenged on this website.

hunter_greyghost · 03-30-2013, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigfeet428

I have 705s 0n my XS. We have mostly sand around here and they track pretty well. Not the smoothest running tire on the blacktop but they do a pretty good job there to. But hey I own an xs650 I wouldn't know what to do with something that didn't vibrate.

What's the wear factor like?

,
just looking I'd have thought they'd be good in sandy stuff but what about mud?

Cheers
Baza

Bigfeet428 · 03-30-2013, 11:41 AM

Don't have allot of miles on them yet so it's to early to say. I haven't noticed any unusual wear. Also haven't tried them in the mud.

hunter_greyghost · 03-30-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigfeet428

Don't have allot of miles on them yet so it's to early to say. I haven't noticed any unusual wear. Also haven't tried them in the mud.

Keep us posted on the mud factor

Cheers
Baza

bk brkr baker · 03-31-2013, 07:04 AM

Not on an XS but on a heavier XV 920, I got something like 13,500 miles on the front and still have plenty of rubber left. I'm going to replace it though, there's some cupping. And at $50.00 ,cheap enough not to stress over.

As for mud, well , I didn't have very good luck here.

Bigfeet428 · 03-31-2013, 08:28 AM

That had to be fun to pick up. Bike looks like it would be a blast on a gravel road.

03-09-2013, 08:00 AM	#1261
mike in idaho Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Oddometer: 67	The earlier 650s had a compression release on one cylinder, later ones didn't. __________________ '68 TR6R '69 T100R '69 T120R '72 Commando 750 My company car is a Kenworth

03-10-2013, 01:28 AM	#1263
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,505	I'm back from the rally, I sorted the clutch problems, glazing de-glazed, now running Castrol 4-T oil, & the springs were fine, going make it a 30,000km service *must-do* - DE-GLAZE the fibre plates Duckslider trying to tell 'White Beast' to stay the two Petes, who will create the best ADV bike - XV750 vs 883 Sporty?? a few photos from the weekend, only did 600kms but some of it is hard going - down to 40kph is places, not trying to fall off the edge! Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

03-29-2013, 10:22 AM	#1265
MightyChosen1 Flim-Flam Man Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Central,IL Oddometer: 1,049	Been pretty quiet here lately. Got the old XS out of the shed this week. Painted the tank and added some cheap sportster mufflers. Also mounted a Shinko 705 on the front. Without the weight of the sidecar the front end sits pretty high now I wish I could raise the rear an inch or two. Not sure how much more I can go without clearance issues with the swingarm. An hours work and it should be back on the road. __________________ Formally known as Furious D, I'm getting to old to be furious.

03-30-2013, 05:15 AM	#1270
NYTrainer Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Geneseo, NY Oddometer: 77	I have some... I have several XS650s in various stages of build. One '81 street tracker on the road. Great bike, made better when modified, esp suspension. Unable to post pic as I am apparently challenged on this website. __________________ "Win without boasting...lose without excuse!" 2004 DR650 Suzuki,1978 Yamaha XS750,!986 Yamaha Radian, 1981 Yamaha XS650 Street Tracker,1981 Yamaha XV920 Chain-drive 2003 Yamaha FZ1,1986 Yamaha YZ490-Vintage MX project, Yamaha TW200(Girl Friend's Ride)

03-31-2013, 07:04 AM	#1274
bk brkr baker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Oddometer: 4,149	Not on an XS but on a heavier XV 920, I got something like 13,500 miles on the front and still have plenty of rubber left. I'm going to replace it though, there's some cupping. And at $50.00 ,cheap enough not to stress over. As for mud, well , I didn't have very good luck here. __________________ RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run

03-29-2013, 04:26 PM	#1267
limeymike Who Me? Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Dakota Territories. Oddometer: 486	What model years had the spoke wheels and dual front disks?

03-29-2013, 04:32 PM	#1268
Bigfeet428 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Oddometer: 38	I have 705s 0n my XS. We have mostly sand around here and they track pretty well. Not the smoothest running tire on the blacktop but they do a pretty good job there to. But hey I own an xs650 I wouldn't know what to do with something that didn't vibrate.

03-30-2013, 11:41 AM	#1272
Bigfeet428 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Oddometer: 38	Don't have allot of miles on them yet so it's to early to say. I haven't noticed any unusual wear. Also haven't tried them in the mud.

03-31-2013, 08:28 AM	#1275
Bigfeet428 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Oddometer: 38	That had to be fun to pick up. Bike looks like it would be a blast on a gravel road.

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