Yamaha Xs 650 1969 1985

This book covers from the launched at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1969, with the 653cc XS-1 model. Sales were slow in Britain, the traditional home of the Big Twin, but just about everywhere else, and especially in America, the bike developed a huge cult following. Over a quarter of a million XS650s in forty different variations were produced before production ceased in 1985. 31 articles include road and comparison tests, history, new model intro's, owner survey, performance & technical data, engine rebuild. Models XS-1, XS-1B, XS-2, XS-650, B, C, D, E SE, F, SF, Special.

This book provides a very detailed description of the function of the Yamaha XS 650 engine, which is based on more than 400 color photos. With the help of this book anyone who has the necessary equipment and basic knowledge should be able to perform maintenance and repair-work. Problems in the electrical system are actually easy to fix. If you don't want to do it by trial and error, this book helps you to understand the electric system of the XS 650. On 35 pages with 38 color photos and graphics you will find an extensive description of the function and how to test all components of the power supply. In addition, a highly simplified wiring harness, which contains all the necessary functions, is described. New spare parts are rarely available. So a whole chapter with 34 color photos is dedicated to the description of typical damages. It will help you to recognize the beginning of wear and to decide wether a part should be replaced or not.