Very nice, I've done valve adjustments on XS650s (and others) many times. One thing to note - the torque spec on that locknut is 19.5 ft-lbs, which is tighter than any other nut of that size on the bike. Most of that size spec out at half that. It's important to tighten it properly to avoid the nut coming loose, falling off, getting stuck in a bad place and doing who knows what kind of damage to the head. The nut won't give, the cam and rockers won't give - the aluminum head will give. I hope I don't come off as a "torque troll" because I'm not; I usually only use the torque wrench on head gaskets, but these nuts have to be cranked down tighter than many people think. "Snug" isn't good enough. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. And good luck on that 1600-mile (!) trip!
You're welcome, I've always wondered why they never continue the compression release but I guess because of electric start you don't need it. I have built some high compression 650s I wish I had one. Thanks for watching
First time I did this I had two of the valve cover studs rip the thread out of the aluminium while tightening the cap screws... didn't put much torque on them at all.. was a really bad day...
Hi im rebuilding my dad's xs650 and I'm wondering if I can remove the starter and machine a blanking cover. Will I need to remove the gears from under the plate on the left side. Grate videos.
I've left them in place before after blocking the starter hole so if I wanted to reinstall the starter at a later time it would be easier. Thanks for watching
Great content!, may i ask? My 650 suddently wont start, ive done ride about 20miles to home. And this morning it wont start, any idea? Thanks in advance.
Greetings from Costa Rica!!! I don't speak English, I use a translator, my apologies for some bad phrase. I'm building 2 xs650, (cafe racer, bobber) first time I find a good tutorial, but I didn't understand a step, the engine has to be at top dead center and exhaust and intake valve free? (first on one side and then the same procedure on the other side?) Thank you so much!!!
Greeting for Anacortes!! What you are trying to do is take the pressure off of the rocker arms to do a proper valve adjustment. What is happing is the rocker arms to be adjusted should be on the back side of the cam lopes on the flat and the other side the rockers are riding between high lopes exhaust and intake. Now if you would like could make a video that would show more detail . I may just do one for next Sunday. Thanks for watching.
@@outlaw86custom Thanks for answering!!!, I already understood perfectly, now I can do it, however I would love the video. Do you have any video showing detail BS34 Float Height Adjustment (plastic)
Hey Mr. Miyagi, I've got a question about ignition coils. I have a xs650 chopper project I'm working on and currently have no coils for it. I haven't searched the serial # but it's a points system and was told its approximately a 72-77. Would that system have had dual single output coils? Or would a dual output single coil work? Also what ohm coil would I need? Harley points coil is around 8 ohm if I'm not mistaken, but I very well could be as I'm relatively new to motorcycles. Thank you for your time.
Yes they run two coils with the condenser attached at the coil hot lead . Normally the coils would be right about 4.5 ohms . Harley coil for points is 4.5 ohms too. You can run some style 12v car coil too kind of like the old triumphs did. Anyway I hope that helps... Thanks for watching.
@@outlaw86custom Thank you for the reply! Everything you post helps me in some way. Hope to see some more travel by motorcycle videos this year. Loved the ghost town video as well! What's the point of living in the world if we don't go out and explore it. Keep safe and have a great adventure!
It's a 15lbs+ Oil pressure gauge tapped into the up oiler. Now it doesn't show a lot of pressure after warming up but on first start up it will show around 15lbs. The oil pumps on the xs650 put out maybe 18lbs at the most. Thanks for watching.
Hello. I have a question. My xs650 right cylinder lost spark or ignition Last fall on ly last ride. I am thinking it could be the coil, since i tried to changed the spark plugs and still no spark on right side. Do you have any sugestions? Miguel
I bought the pedal from j&p Cycle but there is some modifications you have to do to make it work. I tell you what I'll make a video on it and show how it's done. Thanks for watching
Very nice, I've done valve adjustments on XS650s (and others) many times. One thing to note - the torque spec on that locknut is 19.5 ft-lbs, which is tighter than any other nut of that size on the bike. Most of that size spec out at half that. It's important to tighten it properly to avoid the nut coming loose, falling off, getting stuck in a bad place and doing who knows what kind of damage to the head. The nut won't give, the cam and rockers won't give - the aluminum head will give. I hope I don't come off as a "torque troll" because I'm not; I usually only use the torque wrench on head gaskets, but these nuts have to be cranked down tighter than many people think. "Snug" isn't good enough. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. And good luck on that 1600-mile (!) trip!
I have a torque hand I know how to tighten.
@@outlaw86custom... the untouchable Master of the Galaxy😅
Thanks for that information on the four bolt cover. Ive wondered about that for a long time.
You're welcome, I've always wondered why they never continue the compression release but I guess because of electric start you don't need it. I have built some high compression 650s I wish I had one. Thanks for watching
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Thanks sir. Doing mine tomorrow.
Thanks for watching
First time I did this I had two of the valve cover studs rip the thread out of the aluminium while tightening the cap screws... didn't put much torque on them at all.. was a really bad day...
Sounds like somebody over torqued them in the past and you just got the lucky number.
Another great video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Hi im rebuilding my dad's xs650 and I'm wondering if I can remove the starter and machine a blanking cover. Will I need to remove the gears from under the plate on the left side. Grate videos.
I've left them in place before after blocking the starter hole so if I wanted to reinstall the starter at a later time it would be easier.
Thanks for watching
Great content!, may i ask? My 650 suddently wont start, ive done ride about 20miles to home. And this morning it wont start, any idea? Thanks in advance.
Do you have spark, fuel basically I need a little more information if possible, thanks for watching
Thx dude .heel duidelijk 🤙
Thanks for watching.
Greetings from Costa Rica!!!
I don't speak English, I use a translator, my apologies for some bad phrase.
I'm building 2 xs650, (cafe racer, bobber) first time I find a good tutorial, but I didn't understand a step, the engine has to be at top dead center and exhaust and intake valve free? (first on one side and then the same procedure on the other side?)
Thank you so much!!!
Greeting for Anacortes!!
What you are trying to do is take the pressure off of the rocker arms to do a proper valve adjustment. What is happing is the rocker arms to be adjusted should be on the back side of the cam lopes on the flat and the other side the rockers are riding between high lopes exhaust and intake. Now if you would like could make a video that would show more detail . I may just do one for next Sunday. Thanks for watching.
@@outlaw86custom Thanks for answering!!!, I already understood perfectly, now I can do it, however I would love the video.
Do you have any video showing detail BS34 Float Height Adjustment (plastic)
Hey Mr. Miyagi, I've got a question about ignition coils. I have a xs650 chopper project I'm working on and currently have no coils for it. I haven't searched the serial # but it's a points system and was told its approximately a 72-77. Would that system have had dual single output coils? Or would a dual output single coil work? Also what ohm coil would I need? Harley points coil is around 8 ohm if I'm not mistaken, but I very well could be as I'm relatively new to motorcycles. Thank you for your time.
Yes they run two coils with the condenser attached at the coil hot lead . Normally the coils would be right about 4.5 ohms . Harley coil for points is 4.5 ohms too. You can run some style 12v car coil too kind of like the old triumphs did. Anyway I hope that helps... Thanks for watching.
@@outlaw86custom Thank you for the reply! Everything you post helps me in some way. Hope to see some more travel by motorcycle videos this year. Loved the ghost town video as well! What's the point of living in the world if we don't go out and explore it. Keep safe and have a great adventure!
I’m curious what they gauge is by your seat. What does it connect to?
It's a 15lbs+ Oil pressure gauge tapped into the up oiler. Now it doesn't show a lot of pressure after warming up but on first start up it will show around 15lbs. The oil pumps on the xs650 put out maybe 18lbs at the most. Thanks for watching.
Hello. I have a question. My xs650 right cylinder lost spark or ignition Last fall on ly last ride. I am thinking it could be the coil, since i tried to changed the spark plugs and still no spark on right side. Do you have any sugestions? Miguel
First off what year , is it points or electronic two coils or one.?
@@outlaw86custom Its 74, it has point ignition and two coils
Where did you get the kick starter with the pedal? My stock kick start hurts my foot when I use it.
I bought the pedal from j&p Cycle but there is some modifications you have to do to make it work. I tell you what I'll make a video on it and show how it's done. Thanks for watching
@@outlaw86custom Thank you so much!
How do you mount the big kicker peddle?
I just did a video on that same subject check the video list. Thanks for watching