pumps
XS650 Junkie
MN_TX650 , that 's the blue one you started out with at 650rider? It looks great!
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Let's See The XS's
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MN_TX650
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The tank is off an XS750 and powdercoated in chrome powder. The seat is a Manx Racing seat from Clubman Racing
MN_TX650
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You have a good memory man!! Here is the way she started, warn out and a non-runner (hopefully the pic works...my photobucket is all screwy today)
pumps
XS650 Junkie
I remember because you and TeeCat sort of had the same bike and I always liked the blue and gold color combo.
cretinxs81
XS650 Member
I changed the rr fender w/painted tail lamp and added mufflers. She's running better then ever.
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BEFORE:
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previously from 650rider and been on this site for a lil heres my bike. A before and after and list of mods so far.
before
after
Shes a 1977 Yamaha xs650 w/ kick start only 750 big bore, performance cam valve springs clutch, high ratio primary gear set, Del Lorto phf36 carbs, pod filters, battery relocation, wiring harness simplified, rear lights relocated, Woodcraft clip-ons, Fast from the Past rearsets, xs750 tank, Progressive Suspension 14 series shocks, headlight and gauge cluster lowered, flat black and shaved frame, and cafe seat.
Still planning on doing a perm. mag. alt. and a cigarette box type bat mod to her.
PS
there where enough British guys with British bikes with British flags on them so i figured as a Japanese kid with a Japanese bike id put a Japanese flag on mine.
before
after
Shes a 1977 Yamaha xs650 w/ kick start only 750 big bore, performance cam valve springs clutch, high ratio primary gear set, Del Lorto phf36 carbs, pod filters, battery relocation, wiring harness simplified, rear lights relocated, Woodcraft clip-ons, Fast from the Past rearsets, xs750 tank, Progressive Suspension 14 series shocks, headlight and gauge cluster lowered, flat black and shaved frame, and cafe seat.
Still planning on doing a perm. mag. alt. and a cigarette box type bat mod to her.
PS
there where enough British guys with British bikes with British flags on them so i figured as a Japanese kid with a Japanese bike id put a Japanese flag on mine.
cruza
XS650 Enthusiast
dude have you got a hidden battery ,since you hvent done thr perm mag yet,where did you hide it and how simple can you get the wiring cheers,bill
lol you really dont want to see my wiring diagram... Im only runing two fuses (holds on for the flaming) I know i know I should know better.
As for the battery, I made a fiberglass tray under the seat that allows a place for the a SLA battery from mikes to sit under the hump... I forget which battery it is but i have the item number somewhere, but its one of the smaller ones.
As for the battery, I made a fiberglass tray under the seat that allows a place for the a SLA battery from mikes to sit under the hump... I forget which battery it is but i have the item number somewhere, but its one of the smaller ones.
Hell, Ive been running with a single fuse in mine for as long as I can remember..The way I see it theres only one to blow & one to replace..
I reckon Ive only blown a fuse once or twice in five years or so and thats only when Im fekin' about with wires in the headlight while the ignitions on 
I reckon Ive only blown a fuse once or twice in five years or so and thats only when Im fekin' about with wires in the headlight while the ignitions on 
fancyketchup
Condiment Enthusiast
My wanna be scrambler XS, figured I could whore the pics out in here too...
gonefishin485
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alright, i guess ill pitch in my 2 cents, heres my 81, this is what she looked like the day i brought her home, notice my nosey dog wanting to see what ive got
well after a lot of turd polisihing, i ended up with this
well after a lot of turd polisihing, i ended up with this
Bandito
Twistin' the Throttle
That cleaned up real nice! Looks fantastic.
Bandito
Twistin' the Throttle
I really like it, looks excellent.
Trex
XS650 Addict
Love that scrambler style bike definitely different and well executed.
Trex
XS650 Addict
My XS chop..tried to do something unique. Hope to ride it soon and feel it out.
cretinxs81
XS650 Member
I like the chop, that derby cover, did you drill the cover to install and add a gasket? Looks like a harley style derby cover. What handlebars do you have?
jmcgowan
XS650 Enthusiast
My wanna be scrambler XS, figured I could whore the pics out in here too...
LMAO when I saw the front fender, "pimpin' ain't easy"!
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