I realized quite awhile ago what a huge waste of time and energy it would be to have cleaned up this bike without getting into the engine. I found a few terrific YouTube videos by the users nightflyer12345 and claymonsta on disassembling and reassembling the XS650 engine. The videos gave me the a push into doing the same. The front cam chain guide has (I believe) been completely stripped of its rubber coating, an issue that I've read is quite common. As far as I understand, I must remove the cylinder head covers, head, and jugs to access the guide. Then it's a matter of a few gaskets, a Popsicle stick (see previously linked-to video) and a couple of filters.
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