Buzzy's Revival: 1982 XS650SJ Heritage Special

[Boog]

Fork Brace - Chrome - XS650 - 1977-1984

Color/Finish: Chrome Material: Steel Dimensions: Tube Dia: 16mm Mounting Holes Center-Center: Approx. 58mm / 2-1/2 inches Overall Height: 6-5/8 inches Top Hoop to Top Hoop Overall Length: 9 inches Upper Outer Width (Widest Point): 6-5/8 inches Upper Inner Width (Widest Point): 5-1/4 inches...

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From Thailand:

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From Thailand:

Billet CNC Alloy Fork Brace 35mm Yamaha SR500 SR400 XS650 Vintage Cafe Racer

CNC machined from 6061 billet alloy. To fit the Yamaha SR500/400 XS650 with 35mm forks. For use with 18" wheels.Available anodized silver or black.

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Thanks for the information. I have recommendations from the XS650 forum and have narrowed the list to five different brands. I think I prefer the flat style vice the hoop style. I may be wrong but it seems the hoop style requires you to run without the fender.

 

[Boog]

Buzzy seems to be fitting into my life style. Not only does he carry my lunchbox to work, he can also carry three-weeks' supply of coffee K-cups too. (I do wish I could get a month's worth out of one of these boxes, but it only has 125 K-cups: no one makes a bigger box that I can find...)

Buzzy did grumble some as it was 34*F this morning when I took the frozen cover off of him. I said dude! You are only 39 years old, quit complaining...

 

[atomsplitter]

I use the flat style 'over the fender myself. You might look at Telefix, while a bit more money quality gear. I put them on my last 2 Yammies.

Spec II -- Fork Braces & Clip-Ons

 

[Boog]

I have decided to go with this old windshield from a XS650 forum member. It is only sitting on this bike for reference. He got it on a barn find that he has taken apart and won't be using it.

 

[atomsplitter]

Well that should keep a cold breeze off you. I doubt you could go to much past the speed limit with that billboard attached to your bars.....

 

[Boog]

After much consideration, I have ordered the Tarozzi fork braces. They will arrive in a few days and I will post once they are on the bike.

 

[Boog]

Getting accustomed to any new bike is a learning curve for us all, or maybe just me.

It is below freezing this morning thus I expect Buzzy is not going to be happy with starting.


After a few tries though, he kicks to life and settles into a nice idle. I turn away to stow the cover and to my surprise, I hear a crash behind me. The kickstand has somehow given way to gravity and Buzzy fell upon his left side. (On a side note (see what I did there?) the bike dies when laying on its side after about 5 seconds...)

Luckily, I am able to lift said dead machine back to its upright state. Unluckily, I find the clutch lever is broken.


Back on the lucky side. Brahma said he would pull Buzzy's load today and I made it to work without further issue. Now, where to get a replacement lever?

 

[atomsplitter]

Getting accustomed to any new bike is a learning curve for us all, or maybe just me.

It is below freezing this morning thus I expect Buzzy is not going to be happy with starting.


After a few tries though, he kicks to life and settles into a nice idle. I turn away to stow the cover and to my surprise, I hear a crash behind me. The kickstand has somehow given way to gravity and Buzzy fell upon his left side. (On a side note (see what I did there?) the bike dies when laying on its side after about 5 seconds...)

Luckily, I am able to lift said dead machine back to its upright state. Unluckily, I find the clutch lever is broken.


Back on the lucky side. Brahma said he would pull Buzzy's load today and I made it to work without further issue. Now, where to get a replacement lever?

 

[Boog]

@atomsplitter thanks for that. I didn't think to look on ebay. I ordered one from XS650.com. The part ordered is OEM and looks just like this one but is $3.00 less. Ebay shipping may have been faster though.

 

[atomsplitter]

@atomsplitter thanks for that. I didn't think to look on ebay. I ordered one from XS650.com. The part ordered is OEM and looks just like this one but is $3.00 less. Ebay shipping may have been faster though.

Happy to help. I've owned a number of the old XS 650s, in fact was my first bike. If ever you get bored in the winter, there's a chapter in my book on my first ride experience on the ole Yammie.