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Hello everyone! JTF Customs is back with another XS650 build. Took a brake after I build my original bike, post from that is below. http://www.xs650.com/threads/omaha-nebraska-xs650-bobber-build.38568/ Built a 1975 Honda CB500T and a 1976 Kawasaki KZ750. Now the wife wants her own toy, so...

1981 XS650

JTF Customs bikes

Could use an updated system to keep this running for my daughter several years down the line.

Self nominating: jtfield bobber ; build link ---> http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38568&highlight=omaha

Looking good and bringing back memories. Hopefully the cylinders are stuck at mid height and not TDC or BDC; I used some WD40 Rust Release Penetrant Spray, a torch to heat the cylinders, a block of wood, and a BFH for unsticking my CB500T. Personally I recommend ripping down the bottom end...

It was cold as hell when i bought it, got it home, the battery was shot so just hooked it up to the car battery turned it over had compression checked for spark and that was all I needed in my head. Then completely tore down the motor, just wanted to get a complete knowledge of the motor inside...

Yea I always like to ground out the plugs to to visually inspect for a spark as well.

I'd do it in a second without even asking the wife lol

Recently hit 1400 miles on the girl without major issue. The rear fender needed slight modifications as it cracked twice from the vibrations, so had to be shortened up a bit but still is amazing. Been busy with life and looking forward to this winter to give her a full clean down. Also picked...

What a great find you have there, I've come to the fact that any XS650 under $750 in my area regardless of year or condition I'd jump all over! In Nebraska buying one without of title is a pain in the but to get a title, i've been there and would prefer a title next time lol. As far as forum...

I've always used craftsmen and had excellent reliability and if one broke off to sears i go for a replacement. Picked up mine from estate auctions.

Link to the build: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38568&highlight=omaha Before: After:

Alright good to hear. When I rebuilt mine for the first time I had the carb holders upside down this causing a sever angle of the carbs, had all sorts of issues tuning. Then after several hours of looking at pictures and multiple beers came to the realization of my mistake. Good luck and ride safe.