XS650 project

I've been making some progress on the '75 XS engine refresh, and getting started with reassembly. I'm using a D.I.D. cam chain and Athena gasket set.


I got the clutch spring screw set from MikesXS. These are much easier to work with than the phillips screws.




I cleaned the carbon from the head and valves. The guides were good, and the valves just need a lapping.


The head and rocker box cleaned up, a quick tip when bead blasting, ear plugs work great to seal up small openings.


I really like how black cylinders look on XS650s, so painted mine. Everything was still in spec here, so I'm just honing and re-ringing.