Yamaha XS650 Forum
XS650.com is dedicated to the Yamaha 650 twin motorcycles (XS-1, XS-2, TX650, and XS650) and to their owners who love to ride, restore, and customize them. All XS650 enthusiasts are welcome regardless of where you are from or whether you are into XS650 choppers, bobbers, cafe racers, street...
2024 YAMAHA XS 650 Announced | Yamaha XS650 Forum
Jul 14, 2024 · "Yamaha has once again raised the bar in the motorcycle industry with the release of the 2024 XS 650. This latest iteration of the iconic model comes packed with an array of upgrades and improvements that set it apart from its predecessors, positioning it as a formidable competitor in the market."
XS650, (XS750/850), Model ID/Year/VIN-Workshop ... - Yamaha …
Jun 28, 2023 · The XS 750 Bje. 78 and 79 and the SE from 80-82 had the Mikuni "II" carburetor. It has a two-stage choke, the lever of which is pulled diagonally to the LEFT of the vehicle in two stages. The air inlet cross-sections are 55 mm. The nozzles towards the cylinder head have only 42 mm. The matching intake manifolds are now 30 mm long.
Tall Riders - Yamaha XS650 Forum
May 8, 2015 · XS Goober. Messages 210 Reaction score 1 Points 16 Location ... I'm 6'5 with a rigid 650 with mid controls ...
Best carbs you can buy? - Yamaha XS650 Forum
Jan 30, 2016 · GPZ /ER 500 carbs do couple right up to XS 650 manifolds/heads so these would be spaced correctly. Don't know about any other fitment issues (thinking about the back downtube in particular) and jetting would need adjusting. I think Limey bikes have fitted these to an XS 650.
XS Charging and Ignition demystified (for newbies) Please read
Jan 20, 2021 · The XS650 in all its forms [XS-1, XS-2, TX 650, XS650] was produced from 1970-1985 with last model year for US bikes being 1983. The XS650 is a SOC (single overhead cam) 360degree parallel twin, meaning that both pistons rise and fall at the same time and fire on alternating strokes.
What makes the xs650 engine so special? | Yamaha XS650 Forum
Jun 21, 2017 · Hands down, the XS 650 is the best "B" roads bike. Big enough to get into trouble speedwise, if set up right comfortable enough to spend all day on, properly maintined, will last just short of forever. Handles decently. Light enough to go around town but heavy enough for highway speeds. It's not the best highway/touring bike. 750 and up is ...
Yamaha XS650 Technical References
Yamaha XS1, XS1B, XS2, TX650 Tech Bulletins, Service Data, Brochures Yamaha 1974-1979 XS650 Technical Bulletins. Engine and Transmission. Shift Shaft Chain Guard Engine Oil Seals Replacing a Cylinder Sleeve (How To) Straightening a bent engine fin Shift shaft chain guard How To: Replacing the Shift Rubber the Easy Way
Shell #1 cam vs XS1 cam vs my cam - Yamaha XS650 Forum
Sep 8, 2011 · Megacycle do a cam, Punskalar & MrRiggs both rephase the xs 650 cams using your original core. MrRiggs has also just started offering a reground + rephased Shell#1 cam I beleive. Depends what you are going to use the bike for, for a more streetable bike I would stick with either the stock or a mild cam grind.
First Impression: the 1980 XS650 Special II - Yamaha XS650 Forum
Dec 3, 2021 · Hi, one and all; greetings from a new member, I recently purchased a 1980 Yamaha XS650 Special II on Nov. 8 this year, and then found this forum and have been reading in the Garage. I have learned a lot already, but only a miniscule amount compared to what the members here have discussed, I...