bobber

my first build

So ill start out saying this is a build that i started a few months ago when i jut moved up to portland. its going to be a long and slow build, but hoping to have it finished before spring time. i love the bobber look so im headed in that direction, this is my first real build, ive done a few...

Hi there, thought I 'd better post another Kiwi XS on this great site. This is a 1978 bike purchased as a runner but was in need of some attention. I was originally going to go hardtail but decided to stay true to the bobber theme by loosing the bling and trying to keep it simple. Tank, lights...

Hi everyone, I am new to the XS world and just recently picked up my first XS for free. It is a 500 though. I would like to convert the engine to a 650 and making plans to do that, but as far as frame, suspension and everything else...what are the differences? Is it the same platform as the 650...

Hi there My name is Tommy i'm 30 from Quebec,Canada. I'm french so my english is not perfect I've my bike licence since i'm 18 But i've not riding a bike since a big motorcycle accident i had when a was 20 on a sport bike ......it was a miracle to be still alive an not getting hurt so much...

Been following this forum for a few years now. Always enjoy watching peoples builds come together. In that time I've built an XS of my own, though never posted on this site. Now I'm up to build number two and i thought I'd document the entire build (however long that may be). Before I start...

Alright, I've been slacking on this for a while now and figured I should get to starting this build thread. I picked up a '78 xs650 a few months back for $400 bucks with title. The PO had kind of started to tear it apart. Didn't get very far. Basically took some parts off and cut off a portion...

Okay, this is my very first post. I just bought a 1975 xs 650. But I foolishly bought rims prior to this. They are off a Harley street glide, but are used on others. They are the 28 spoke version. The rear is 6 3/4 inch wide by 17 tall. I know I can get a wider swing arm. I know I can get a...

Hey folks, this is my first motorcycle, and first build ever. I've got no experience but am learning as I go will the help of alot of others! I've got an 81 or 83 xs650; I don't even remember. But It started it's journey stock, without a tank and hadn't been run in 5 years. I got in home and...

I'm curious as to how the padding of this seat was put together. I'm not worried about the frame of the seat. It looks like rubber sheets but I'm not sure. I think it's cool.

Hey guys I just did some trading and now I'm the proud owner of a 1982 xs650 hard tail. The bike has a TC Bro hard tail, 12" Apes, stock motor and carbs, cone filters, stock electronics, and a lot of parts from Low Brow. Thanks check out my bike in my album.

So, I had my bike in the garage and decided to roll it out. I go to roll backwards and I heard a forced-gear-moving sound. Remembered my cousin was checking out my bike and he shifted it to 2nd and forgot to put it back in neutral and I forgot to check before i moved the bike. So i shift it...

I've been considering it for my bobber build but I can only find a pic of one bike with it and that's in their ad. It would be nice to see something different especially if it were matched with an ardtail since that's what I have. Thanks

I am completing my 1977 build. I just have it as a kicker. It has a Pamco and PMA. I am looking to hook up and electronic ignition. What would I need / how do you hook it up? Thanks for your help.

I have always wanted to build a custom bike someday. Well, someday is today. As soon as I saw the Brat Kit by Monstercraftsman I knew that had to be it. I bought a good condition '81 about a month ago and have been documenting progress. This is my first build so I want/need the criticism...

Hey folks, Im curious if anyones ever had both front and back wheels on their bike 16"s? I'm looking to create this sort of look: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3OT2tEJ73X4/TYWgITrexhI/AAAAAAAAEDU/Tht2MSnqweo/s1600/1963_jawa_250cc_2-stroke_bobber_cranberry.jpg Would there be any...

Day one 9/10/2013

So after seeing a some sweet bobbed out 650s ive decided im going to build one, this is my first bike ive ever built. have a good mechanical back ground, can do mild fabrication and i can weld. ive pretty much got everything figured out except the front end, im wanting to use the DNA springer...

So picked up this 1980 g from a client of mine exactly 3 years ago this month. After a lot of blood sweat and beers, and help from many of you out there, Shes finally complete and on the road.. The transformation is exactly what I wanted.. Just wanted to share and Thank everyone who helped along...

Hi everybody, i'm new with this site so bare with me. I have a 78 xs650 bobber project that i'm trying to wrap up, have just about everything done except that i can't get it started. Here's what i got going on: When i try to start it all i get is the occasional backfire out the right side...