Where can I buy vintage Yamaha XS650 parts?
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What kind of ignition coil does a Yamaha XS650 use?
Yamaha XS650’s are known the world over for having very weak stock ignition coils. Check yours with an OHM meter, per your manual. Aftermarket coils are offer a vast improvement. TCI ignition, not so much, as the black boxes are current-limited. 2.
How to change fuse on Radio Shack XS650?
1. Check the brushes under the left sidecover and replace them if they are 1/4″ long or less. 2.Check that fuse block under the seat and replace it with individual spade type fuseholders from Wal-Mart at about $2.00 each or go to Radio Shack and buy a universal fuse holder, pop rivet it in place and solder your wires on to it. 3.
What’s the best way to start an XS650?
1. Clean the carbs. Really clean them. Take them off and completely apart (butterfly and seal removal recommended), soak them in one of those 1 gallon Carb cleaner kits from the local NAPA or Pep Boys. Clean every jet and passage. Low speed jets/circuit have a bad habit of varnishing up and then the motor won’t get fuel to start or at low Rpm’s.
What kind of ignition system does a Yamaha XS650 use?
Ignition System 1. Yamaha XS650’s are known the world over for having very weak stock ignition coils. Check yours with an OHM meter, per your manual. Aftermarket coils are offer a vast improvement. TCI ignition, not so much, as the black boxes are current-limited. 2.
1. Check the brushes under the left sidecover and replace them if they are 1/4″ long or less. 2.Check that fuse block under the seat and replace it with individual spade type fuseholders from Wal-Mart at about $2.00 each or go to Radio Shack and buy a universal fuse holder, pop rivet it in place and solder your wires on to it. 3.
1. Clean the carbs. Really clean them. Take them off and completely apart (butterfly and seal removal recommended), soak them in one of those 1 gallon Carb cleaner kits from the local NAPA or Pep Boys. Clean every jet and passage. Low speed jets/circuit have a bad habit of varnishing up and then the motor won’t get fuel to start or at low Rpm’s.
Why does my XS650 not start at low RPMs?
Low speed jets/circuit have a bad habit of varnishing up and then the motor won’t get fuel to start or at low Rpm’s. Be sure to submerge brass floats, too, if they contain fluid when you pull them out of the “juice” you will have found a leaker and saved yourself a lot of grief down the road. Floats can be soldered.
Where can I buy a Yamaha 650 twin?
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Is the Yamaha XS650 in the cvmg rally?
It has just been announced that the featured marque of the 2020 Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG) Rally will be…. the Yamaha XS650! The CVMG Rally is a big deal with hundreds / thousands of bikes and attendees, contests for various classes of bikes, riding events and a very large swap meet.
What was the first four stroke Yamaha motorcycle?
The first four stroke model on which the whole series is based, was the legendary Yamaha XS1 650cc with its parallel air cooled twin engine and horizontally split crankcase. After initial hiccup by Yamaha with name changing from XS to TX and back in early 1970’s, the 1975 Yamaha XS 650 was born.
What are the parts of a 1978 Yamaha XS650?
1978 Yamaha Xs650 , 1978 Xs650 Street Tracker project. Many new parts from Omar’s and Mikes’s XS-fiberglass tail/seat, 19 inch rear wheel conversion with wheel, Goodyear dirt track tires, flat track bars, Pamco ignition, new battery, plus much more! Many additional stock parts included-fenders, seat, swingarm, bars etc…too much to list.
How to flush out a Yamaha XS650 engine?
Flushing out an XS650 engine: “calling all engine guys…” Advance rod bushing/bearing replacement: “removing camshaft bushings??” Oil sight glass? Removing the XS650 airbox and using pod filters: “Airbox to cones…” Fuel injection on an XS650? Exhaust systems and performance (back pressure?) XS650 ignitions “what ignitions are out there?”
Where to find forum threads for Yamaha XS650?
Listed below are quick-reference links to threads in the forum on specific XS650 technical topics. If you can’t find what you are looking for, try the Forum Search feature or browsing the main forum by Tags.
When did the Yamaha xs650d front forks come out?
New front forks were introduced on the 1977 XS650D model, going from 34mm to 35mm in diameter. The E & F models were the last standard “café racer” models introduced by Yamaha, the hunger for cruiser style custom motorcycles just took over and production had to adapt.