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1979 XS650 Special - $4500 CAD obo Bike has been gone through 100%, here are the details: 650cc motor has had been rebuilt, new rings & gaskets Valve adjusters upgraded to elephant foot style Carbs have been rebuild, new rubber intake boots Chrome Pod air Filters Frame has been cleaned of extra...

so i posted in the picture thread yesterday, so I figure i should update this thread as well. Here she is

So I haven't posted in ages, but I do check in every now and again. Here is my "finished" product. My '79 that I have gone through and made to my vision. I just completed the first try on the seat. Thx.

Great build oddjob! I think you got a deal for that price with a hardtail already welded up. As for the brakes, I think they all look like that when they have been sitting. Mine were the same and a mikes xs (650 direct) piston and rebuild and you'll be good to go.

FYI, shipping is crazy expensive for such a small item. It's best if you are local GTA and can arrange to pickup or meetup. Thx.

As the title states, I have a few 1 53/64" expansion plugs, I had to buy a box to get one. Not as easy to find as the guys in the U.S. I think $5 a plug is reasonable per plug, or if you want more than one we can talk. I can meet up or send snail mail in Ontario. i am not looking to get...

Another option that i was told about is to contact a local welding contractor (rental) as they bring in used/off lease machines all the time. I wouldn't say a rent-all place is the same, as there machines may get a lot of misuse. But the welding only shops lease out for jobs and sell once...

I'm a bit late, but I put a 19" HD front wheel on the back of my xs. I think it was a 6304 bearing I used. That fits the harley wheel (52mm O.D.) and the XS 20mm (I.D.) rear axle. Hope this helps!

Your best bet is a local machine shop. They should be able to make these quick and cheap. I was looking online and found http://vulcanworks.net/ had a bunch of stuff and could prob. make whatever you need.

Nice find! I love cheap homemade tool threads.

Thx ChewsVolt. The rear was machined, kind of hybrid because I used Harley Wheels not XS ones. The front on the rear should be robust enough, they do flat track racing on the Harley 19" wheels.

Well I got to ride the beast! It's such a small bike, it feels like i'm riding a BMX down the road. I would still like to get a proper seat, looking into it. Now what to do next? Rearsets? Battery eliminator? Nah, I'll just ride it for a bit! Lol.

Thx Brassneck. I just took it off the table, have only done a test flight around the block. So no real seat time yet. I hope to change that in the coming weeks and will post up. The bike is small and with the mid mount foot pegs it feels like a mini bike!

finished, except the seat!

been a while, here is some progress. wheels are mounted 19" front and rear. brakes are on, need lines made up. going stock exhaust for now. and i still need a seat! Thx for looking!

great looking ride you got there!! I like the seat, may have to pick one up!

thanks angus67, i thought these were better as they aren't supposed to have the lip inside? I was looking at the uni's but grabbed these with a mikesxs order. could still grab the uni's as well. waiting for warm weather to come so I can start this pig. thx.

updates! I cleaned and painted frame, worked on the wiring. but still not finished and the front brakes. I got a set of 600RR calipers and will team them up with Harley Discs on the front. Wheel spacers being fabricated as we speak. Overall theme stays the same, but some things change through...

Due to high shipping cost into the U.S. I would make this a local shipping or pick-up item.

For Sale - Hi All, first item for sale from my build. Likely the only item i would sell. The P.O. removed the seat and recovered it before storing for 10+ years (off the bike). I am in Canada in regards to shipping, asking $100. Shipping or pickup on you.