Recent content by Martin

They both were restorations but The Resto-Mod has special suspension and numerous other tricks.

i have wanted a harley like this. I had 2 Sportsters, an 883 (UGH) and a Sport 1200 which was almost a Buell. I also had 2 Buell XB9s and they were nice but i would like something like yours but with a front brake even if it was a drum

I have not weighed the bike but without the starter and twin shocks located above the axles the bike feels significantly lighter than mt stock 1977 XS650

think i will get another XS650 and and do something something different..... Last picture is my Wife putting me in my place

The frame is at least if not more sturdy as it was before the mods. The Ninja 600 shock is attached to a modified rear motor mount. It doesn't have to be too much different than the original XS mount, just extended backward to mount the shock. The lower suspension arm is attached to a very...

I also used a Ninja 600 shock but even a Ninja 250 shock would work well but not have the tech....

The shock is attached to a modified rear motor mount. It doesn't have to be too much different than the original XS mount, just extended backward to mount the shock. The lower suspension arm is attached to a very strong bolt attached to the original jack-stand supports. I used a bolt with a...

GPz 550 monoshock , 19" rear wheel from Honda 450YZF.

That is what i thought too, the problem occurred as soon as i changed to new bars

in 2012 I sold my 1977 xs for a pretty nice price. It was my fifth restoration of XS650s, now up to #8 The guy didn't ride it more than 30 miles, or should i say couldn't, otherwise he would lose his disability payments. Did a wonderful job of storing 'Er. His grandson contacted me and said i...