1979 Yamaha XS 650 F "xs650 special" Questions

JUST BOUGHT A 1981 YAMAHA XS650. WHERE IS THE OIL FILTER LOCATED? where do I FIND THE OLD OIL FILTER ON THE MOTOR. I'VE LOOKED EVERY WHERE. Underneath the motor are 2 drain plugs. The front one is ...

...XS650 I tried painting my motorcycle frame (after sanding it very well) with both primer and Krylong Gloss Black spray paint, but when the paint is sprayed on the old paint, it becomes all mottled up ...

need to print out a wiring schematic for an 82 yamaha xs650 heritage special Go to the site below. Click on wiring diagrams and you will see a 1980 XS650. This should be good for the '82 you have.

...Yamahas will not work/flash without the proper resistance in the bulbs. I had to stay stock on my XS650 for the same

...XS650 Special II. Timing acts like it has jumped. Will run but won't idle. carb may need overhaul-take apart n put in solvent-try ajustin idle speed 1st--inspec ign wiring-the timing is controlled by ...

...xs650 heritage special and there is one bolt I can't get , I can get a wrench on it but can not turn the key or I can,t get a socket on it , do I have to take the engine out of the frame Try ...

...xs650 heritage special,...i would like to know if i could use a synthitic oil in her (dura lube), or (slick 50) along with its requierd grade, you see she has a minor oil leak, and i thought by using ...

XS650 Special. The "special" series didn't start until, if I remember correctly, 1979. So, it's possible that the original tank for your bike was replaced or upgraded at some point in its life