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XS650 Banshee Charging System Swap

Ted — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:18:01 +0000

Hack the xs650 yamaha charging system - The banshee alternator swap Ted- The xs650 charging system is the weak link in a otherwise bulletproof machine. I know a number of guys have successfully run a Yamaha banshee magneto alternator in place of the stock OEM charging system with no problems. I’ve run this particular set [...]

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Cantilevered Mid controls for the XS650

Ted — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:21:34 +0000

Mid control conversion. There are a number of different foot peg configurations that work well. Most of the mid control conversion for the xs650 that I’ve seen involve bolting or welding to the bottom frame rail. I really dig having the exhaust pipes flow along the bottom rail of the frame so bolting or welding [...]

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Back from the dead (Suicide Ride)

Ted — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:29:46 +0000

Here is what I came up with for my suicide clutch. There seems to be a lot of questions as to how to set up a clutch linkage without a cable. Here is how I did mine. I first removed the push screw from the left side housing, removed the adjuster and lock nut and [...]

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NEW xs 650 carburetor diaphragms

Ted — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:23:50 +0000

JBM Industries is making these Carburetor Diaphragms for Mikuni BS38, BS36, and BS34 CV constant velocity carburetors. This pair of Yamaha TX or xs 650 carburetor diaphragms fits Mikuni BS38 CV constant velocity carbs. Made way aircraft quality rubber so they will last. JBM “TSR” Compound. Step by step Instructions on how to clean your [...]

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Chopping down a sportie tank making it a little cooler

Ted — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:07:01 +0000

Frisco style gas tank Here is where I started. I ran 3m blue fineline tape along the tank folowing the tunnel. I then ran a sharpie along the tape to get a straight line. I cut the brackets and petcock area off the bottom of the tank so the tank would set flush on the [...]

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