Notice Board

If you'd like to place an item on the notice board just send it to the webmaster and I'll put it on.

All prices include postage where applicable within Australia
Contact Dave Rayner secretary@xs650.org.au

The club has been accepted for classic permits, commonly called red plates, here in Victoria.
There is still some sorting out to be done regarding procedures etc. but it should not take long.
We will post the rules and regulations and procedures that need to be followed for red plate approval when we get the paperwork sorted. Stay tuned for further developments here on the notice board.

The time has come to get serious about the club racer. In case you didn't know Forgotten Era and Post Classic classes are now officially support races for the Australian Moto GP. Imagine how great it would be to see our club racer doing laps around Phillip Island on the Moto GP weekend which also happens to be the weekend of our Annual General Meeting this year in Victoria.

So, we need money, that's obvious, so how can we get it? Let's hear some ideas from you guys.

Can we organise a few BBQ's around the country and charge an admission fee with the proceeds going the race bike project or even some rides with the same objective? That's doable but they need to be supported to succeed so let's get together and do it. Don't make excuses why you can't come, just do it. I promise you, it will be enjoyable.

Have we got any company directors out there that can donate some sponsorship dollars to the project and get your company advertised on the bike, it will be seen by a lot of people Moto GP weekend! Even if you are not a company director ask your boss. Now is a good time just before tax time. A lot of companies commit sponsorship money now for the next financial year.

If not money, is anyone willing to donate parts like tyres, batteries, chain and sprockets, gasket sets or Dyno time, you get the picture, it will take a concerted effort, can we do it?

If you have any ideas or are willing to commit something to the project call Terry Gliddon 0408746881 or Ivan Hoey on 0407686520

Come on guys I know we can do this if we pull together and get off our collective back sides!!!

To start the ball rolling on the fund raising front we are going to get some promotional material done. This will be in the form of stickers, t-shirts, stubby holders and maybe lapel badges or belt buckles. Here is the design for these items. Some adjustments may have to be made to produce these but this is the basic design. If you would like something else or have some design ideas of your own, please send them to me so I can post them on the website. xs650@xs650.org.au

The Flag stickers are now available at $10 each + $1.20 postage. Postage applies for one or several stickers (same envelope).
Perfect for your toolbox, car etc. proceeds go towards the club racer project. Printed on vinyl and profile cut these are very high quality stickers. Let me know how many you want and I'll post them to you ASAP. toota@internode.on.net

It was a great day for a ride to Nowra last Sunday on the 25^th May.
All the 650 members riding out for the day including David from the VJMC met at Heathcote to head out down through the national park to Stanwell Park for coffee break then on down the coast road to Nowra & to the Fleet Air Arm Museum Open Day, lots to see. We decided to come back home to Sydney via Kangaroo Valley, Avoca, Mittagong, Hilltop, Camden then home.
It was a great day for a great ride. Bill Wallis

The BBQ at Dave Taylor's place was held yesterday, Sunday 25th.May and was enjoyed by all those who attended.

Here's Dave Bath, Dave Taylor, Rob Roezler and Rob Herd checking out Dave Giles' bike.

I'm sure the rest of the boys will join me in thanking our hosts Dave and Robin Taylor for their hospitality.

Club members would first meet up at the Grey Gums Hotel at Penrith at 8.30am to leave at 9.00am

Then ride to up to Faulconbridge to meet up with Noel then on to Oberon via Tarana then back through Jenolan caves rd to Hartley

Sunday 27th April was the Mark Azzopardi ride to Mittagong and thanks to Noel Beard we have some pictures.

Some pic's from today's ride, We kicked off at Marks at 9am ,Steve & Bill were there when I arrived Kevin turned up soon after, We then rode to Camden & met up with Noel who was waiting in the toilet at macca's, Then 5 minutes later we arrived at Picton for breakfast, plenty of people on bikes had the same idea as us, but they were on Harley style cruisers not proper bikes like ours. We then rode to Mark Azzopardi's place near woop woop, then to Thirlmere Pub, where it was discovered ''shock horror'' that Kevin Boss was not wearing a club shirt, he protested that he didn't think it was an official club run ??

Taverner Motorcycles
54 Prospect Street,
Fortitude Valley
Brisbane QLD 4006
P: (07) 3257 2389

Dear Sirs,
It is our pleasure to inform you and your club of the new drag-racing class Nostalgia Street Bike, which has been formed specifically for pre-1978 machines. We have included a copy of the magazines. We have included a copy if the proposed regulations for your club to read. These are still not final, so if you have suggestions about adding or changing anything, feel free to contact us by phone on (07) 3257 2389, by email or come and visit our shop ay 54 Prospect Street, Fortitude Valley in central Brisbane.
We look forward to seeing you on the drag track and until then, happy riding!
Kind Regards,
Paul Taverner

Mike Has added some new parts to his already packed catalogue. If you are after a new seat for your XS, take a look at MikesXS.

If one of your club members has the intention to come over to Europe ( and the Netherlands specific)
You should try to be here at least from 6 through 8 June.
We will be celebrating our 20 year anniversary during that weekend with a 3 day party. Right now already more that 100 people subscribed. The are possibilities to sleep inside (larger rooms) or to camp outside. You are all invited.

If you might be able to join please contact me

Cheers Jos

Jos van Meel
Ledenadministratie Yamaha 650 Twin Klub Nederland
Industrieweg 7 , 2921 LB Krimpen a/d IJssel
ledenadministratie@xs650.nl

A new Aluminium tank for the XS is available in Germany, just follow the link for more details, the price is 475 euro (AU$761).

The Only complete bolt on Big Bore 750cc Cylinder and piston kit ever made for the XS650 Yamaha

Modified limited production European Race Engine Cylinder Block has enlarged fins for improved cooling. The New Cylinder Block has longer fins matching the Head Fin Length.
Kit Fits: 1974-84 447 Type Engines introductory offer US$499

For more information go to the traders page and click on the MikesXS catalogue image.

I have a Kustom bike shop called Slice 'N' Dice Kustoms in Burleigh Heads and we specialise in making Bobbers and choppers from Japanese bikes. We are currently building 7 XS650 bobbers with a 60's frisco style. We also make custom bars, tanks, fenders and so on.
Dan Twidgen 0416628950 info@gofastgear.com

Question:- Dan, I know some our members would like to know if it's necessary to have an engineering report done to register a bike with a modified frame?

Yes by law you need to get a engineer to sign off on the modification. Yes we can provide this service it cost between $300 and $500 to approve We can do this for all states. But if you have a pre 1975 frame then there is a good chance you will be able to register the bike with out any queries from the RTA as pre 1975 is pre compliance.

I have half a dozen XS650 Calendars for sale at $17.50 plus postage, if you want one give me a ping at doony@wideband.net.au
Cheers,
Doonie.

The stock needles are too lean through the entire range and also block the  Needle jet  on heavy  throttle....
My needles take care of all the throttle problems with the BS34's........here is a list below of what they can expect....
I get US$42 per set and people can use paypal at xsneedles@aol.com .......if anyone is unhappy with my work they
should expect a total refund.........so far so good ......shipping air mail is included in the price.......and thanks for allowing me on you
fine site..I won't dissapoint.

Here is what can expected from the Underwood Kits with the BS34 and stock jetting..
"heavy" modifications can use a bit larger MJ than stock...pods and pipes dont fit in the heavy catagory.....

   1. Easier starting hot and cold (requiring much less choke when cold)
   2. Much quicker acceleration
   3. Smoother cruising
   4. Excellent smooth high speed highway performance with no chattering
      deceleration's
   5. Cooler and better balanced cylinder temperatures
   6. Less engine noises due to correct fuel mixtures on both cylinders
      even after long rides
   7. Good 50mpg or more fuel economy and much longer engine life
   8. Easy instructions and the carbs don't have to be removed from the
      bike.

Regards,
John Underwood

Dru Booker has offered to make some stickers for the club and here are a few examples for us to view. If you would like a personalised member sticker featuring your bike then send a picture to Dave Rayner at dave650@bigpond.net.au and he will pass it on to Dru. If you have any suggestions for new designs please let Dave know and we will see what can be done.

Well it's finally happened, the fees to be a member on the XS650 Club of Australia has risen from $25 to $30 per year. I guess it had to happen eventually. There were several reasons for the increase not least of which is the cost of this website. There is still a $5 discount if you get your newsletter via Email.

Apparently it's a 1000cc V twin named the Sakura XSV1 and will displayed at the Tokyo show.

Warranty is 12 months. All parts required for the upgrade are supplied. The kit replaces the points, points backing plate & points cam lobe bush. The condensers are eliminated. The kit plugs into the original wiring harness
and no modifications are required. The timing advance is still handled by the original mechanical advance. Timing is set as pre OEM, the same as points. Then you close the cover, and never touch the timing again :-) The original coils in good working order work well with the kit. Any 3 to 5 Ohms primary resistance coils are ok. Not low resistance coils as these would damage the switching unit.

I recently had a local company called Maltech make me some SS braided hoses for my XS650SG so I thought some of you may be interested in seeing the process. David Malkin turned up at my door equipped with all manner of fittings and proceeded to pull all the old rubber hoses off my bike and make up exact copies in braided stainless steel including the fittings.

These hoses are ADR approved and the machine that does the crimping is portable so the work can be done on site and can even pressured test the new hoses to some incredible pressure ( 3000 lbs per square inch I think was mentioned )

The work done and David was on his way but before he left I asked him if he could make these up via mail order he said he could. Maltech has a website at www.maltech.com.au and if you send him your old hoses and fittings (banjo bolts for thread type and size) to copy he will make up the new ones and post them back to you. The cost for me was $295 for the three front brake hoses and SS fittings. If you are interested in getting some done you can call David on 0418 378 939

24 Tooth 5th. Pinion Gear. Replaces 23T 5th. pinion gear (Oem Ref. #341-17151-04)
Gear fits to stock location and makes fifth gear taller (higher top speed in fifth but less torque and less vibration) but ratios in lower gears remains the same so that acceleration & torque in lower 4 gears remains the same. Cases must be split to install. This is a "Race" part and carries no warranty other than for defects in materials.

Fits: XS650's 1978 - 1984 Only! Note: Yamaha changed the shape of transmission gear teeth from 78 on and this is indicated by lines cut into the crest of each tooth.

Mikes now also stocks the 5th main gear, The price is about AU$80 for each gear.

Here is the design for the new race team stickers, we have had 40 of these printed to sell to raise money for the race bike project.

They are approx 4" square which is the perfect size for your toolbox, car or whatever.

They are available at $10 each from Dave Rayner. Remember all proceeds go to the club's race bike project.

Ivan Hoey is having some more primary gears made so if you want some give Ivan a call on 0407686520 or email him at ltr.management@bigpond.com . Information and pictures can be found on the new Racers page.

Anyone who has joined the club in the last two years get out your cameras and take some pics of your bike for the members bikes section. It's been a while since I did an audit of the members bike section so if you want to be included send in some pics and a description of your bike and yourself and I will get busy and revamp these pages. Send them to xs650@xs650.org.au

A new permanent magnet alternator is now available, made in the Czech Republic but sold by Powerdymano in Germany.

A couple of drawbacks to this system are no locating keyway, no timing marks and it is a two phase system not three so the output will be less smooth at lower revs.

A new ignition system suitable for both rephase types 277° and 270° is being developed as a replacement for the Newtronics system. Dave Taylor and Colin Weber are behind this new system which will have new technology applied to an old idea and will incorporate surface mount components to make make it much smaller. The price will be very competitive and should be a lot cheaper than the systems available now. It will retain the mechanical advance/retard mechanism for simplicity and to keep the cost down.

This guy makes custom carbon fibre bits this is an example you may find it interesting. - George Bornen

From JNP Carbon

Hi George

The laser cut label holders are finally ready. I have attached a jpg image and if you like what you see, just send me your mailing details and I'll have one sent of to you for $40.00 plus C.O.D. postage. - Neil Potter jnpcarbon@bigpond.com

The first XS650-90 ignition system made by Probe Engineering in the US is on its way to Oz.

For more info and installation instructions check it out on the ignition page in the tech section

If you'd like to buy one contact Dave Rayner for pricing details and to place your order.

Anyone interested in buying the clutch conversion kits for the heavier radial cush drive springs and buffer blocks in the back of the clutch basket let me know, I have made some more and the price is $60 including postage and packaging etc. Contact Terry at toota@internode.on.net

Some information that may be of use.

The Rubber Boot for the XS650 Rear Brake Master Cylinder
(Yamaha Part No. 1J3-25862-50) that is no longer available
can be replaced with a Suzuki Rubber Boot (Part No. 69691-45001).

See attached pictures.

Best Regards
Göran Persson
New Zealand

Daryl Hutcheon of Professional Motorcycle Tuning has had some new gearbox bearings made. These are the now unobtainable bearing that goes behind the countershaft sprocket. The price is $120 each. The other bearings for the gearbox will be available soon.

Has been re-grooved to suit XS crankcases, goes on gearbox output shaft behind the sprocket and is a double row bearing

Fred Dyen in the US has come up with a new spin on oil filter for the XS650. It's basically a replacement for the filter in the right side engine case. Those of you who are familiar with the vertical twin discussion group (http://www.micapeak.com/lists/yam650) will have seen this already and Mike Morse of Vintage Brake is having some made at US$80. Some holes need to be drilled in your side case to fit this so if you are squeamish about doing this you better forget about it. If you'd like to see the mod you can download these .pdf files from Fred.

Geoff Bamford has these neat clocks and key rings for sale. Only those models shown are available at the moment ie. XS1, XS650B and Special. The clocks measure about 7" across the face and the keyrings are 60mm in diameter. The cost is $50 for the pair (1 clock & 1 keyring) If you'd like some email Geoff at bosshog_52@hotmail.com

We have just put up a secure web site for online ordering for our Australian customers and it should be fully functional by next week. - see www.mikesxs-au.com
The web site prices are in US dollars and the charge is processed in US dollars. The site will show you an approximate equivalent in Australian dollars for your reference. Payment may be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Card or by PayPal. Note we no longer accept Western Union or Money Orders. In the past we specified that customers outside the USA must pay all shipping costs but we now will be picking up a portion of the cost. The freight cost on the site is a portion of the actual Air Mail postage cost and is currently a charge based on the total that the customer spends. In the future to a weight (total) based system that may provide further savings. The Web Site now contains an updated PDF download catalog (in 7 sections) and in the summer we will be printing a new updated hardcopy catalog. Australian customers please use the Australian site only.

SETTING THE STANDARD

Did you know that the Tappet adjusters for a VW, Porsche and Mazda 808 are the same as those used on the XS650 except they don't have that annoying little square on top for adjustment they have a screwdriver slot (much better) There are two types and these are commonly referred to as elephants foot and ball foot adjusters because of the way they look. It is necessary to modify the rocker arms to fit these to the XS650 and they must be fitted before the rocker box is fitted to the motor because you can't screw them in from the top like the standard adjusters. So if price is no object and you don't mind modifying the rocker arms and your motor is already apart then go for the elephants or ball foot adjusters they are the best! The picture below is the ball foot adjuster.

I recently found out that the ball foot adjuster pictured is from a Mazda 808 and you need to remove about 4mm from the bottom of the rocker arm to fit this type of adjuster. When I do mine I'll post a picture.

Ken Maxwell in the US has produced these two new CD's explaining the electrical system for the XS. To find out more goto the following link http://www.mindspring.com/~d.max/id8.html These are for the US spec models and have some differences to the models sold here but the major stuff is the same. (27/01/05)

Interested in some new mufflers for your XS1 or XS2, checkout the link to Proswede (1/10/04)

Just a short note to put on the notice board that I am able to supply rotor pullers to suit our belovered 650s. The puller is of professional quality and I have used the same puller for many years and had no trouble at all with it, as working on motorcycles is my profession.

Frank Trost is going to produce some remote spin on type filters for the XS which will be situated below the front engine mount. If you are at all interested in these for your XS then give Frank a call on 07-54653830.

Daryl Hutcheon of Professional Motorcycle Tuning in Melbourne is having some more rephase shafts made. If you missed out here's your chance to get one. Call Daryl on 03-93304909 or email at promctun@bigpond.net.au to place your order. Daryl is also looking at getting some new primary drive gear sets made so if you're interested talk to him about these as well. Daryl also has a Dyno if you want your motorbike tuned.

Here is some pictures of the Gear Shaft Chain Protector I had made for the Gear Shift Axle. Made of Bearing Moly Nylon. Less rattle from chain during "crusing speed".
Göran Persson
New Zealand
goran.persson@xtra.co.nz

Dave Taylor is looking at producing some pull clutches for the XS650 and asks if anyone has any right side engine side covers they don't want or need to contact him as he needs a few to get started. (20/9/03)
If you have one you don't want contact him at:- Ph. 03-59712708 Mobile 0416000069 or email at xs650@iprimus.com.au

The new T-shirts, modelled here by Dave Rayner himself (what a physique!), are now available with the rear view of the XS650 motor on the back. The price is $30 including pastage and poking (oops! I mean postage and packing) so if you want one call Dave Rayner for details on Mobile 0409384790.(5/3/03)

Badge Restorations has been sold and is now trading under the name Badge Replicas and moved to Melbourne, for information contact the new owner Brian Cutler at cutler@vicnet.net.au (8/11/02)

I have a guy who is making replacement seat covers for the XS-1 and 2 models. These covers are no the normal cheap aftermarket rubbish but a faithful copy of the original right down to the lining and moulding etc. They come complete with new foam and can be fixed either with the original system of clips or (with the extra covering left uncut) attached with adhesive to the seat base. They work out at £100 + P&P but the quality is excellent. If you're interested contact Steve at valerie.cooper@ntlworld.com

Did you know a 600ml coke bottle has the same thread as your 650 dip stick. cut the bottle in half screw it in and you have the perfect oil funnel.
regards Ed Perry.

Are you sick of changing the sump filter every time you check it and find the screen torn? There is a new design on the market which fixes the problem and it's available from Mike's XS in the states for US$24, check it out at :-