bobber

I just bought a 1972 - I live in CA and brought the bike to the CHP as part of the registration process. They have since taken the bike claiming that it looks like the Vin Numbers have been tampered with. The one on the neck was sanded a bit but still readable the one on the engine they are...

First off im glad to be on this forum and im new to these deals as well! lol but i wanted a bobber old school bike so i bought a 1978 yamaha xs650 ill have pics soon, and it ran just not good. i know a bit about mechanics, but first off i knew it ran too rich so i rebuilt the carbs and its...

Hi, As title states, can people post pictures of their XS, or bikes they know, that have 18/18 wheels? (front and rear) I'm trying to decide on my front wheel size and some inspiration will help a lot, im building a hardtail but any pics at all would be great! Thanks in advance.. Rich

was wondering if there is a softail out there with a drum rear brake. would the brake stay be connected to the axle? and as far as linkage goes for the brake pedal? how would you go about that since there will be play with the wheel moving.

I have a seat pan that needs to be wrapped. Anyone know of any reputable companies or have recommendations? Thanks !

Background: A few years ago I bought a basket case 77 XS650 bobber. We had a baby and the project got put on hold. I recently started working on it again. I have never heard or seen the bike running. I purchased all the parts for a PMA swap, a PamcoPete ignition, a sparx capacitor and a...

So this is my first bike ever and I couldn't be happier. Things are starting off slow as I work insane hours. She's a 1981 xs. DNA springer (not pictured), fatboy wheels, brat style. Triumph tank that I'm still not too sure about. Not really much else to say at this point. Will definitely...

Hi everyone, im new to the forum and thought i would show you my bobber that i got recently. this is what it looked like when i first got it i made a few mods to it and plan to do a few more, here's how it stands at the minute. front white wall tire is on order and i am trying...

Ok so I bought two xs 650's a while back which were both in rough shape with the intention of building at least one bobber here they are... http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25425 So the plan was to either buy a weld on hardtail or get a frame custom made, but then a complete...

Hello! Joined a while back now, picked up a basket case 1978 XS650 that had been stripped down and thrown in to boxes through a mate of mines dad's mate's - mate (or something like that!). All in all cost me £250, the frame, wheels, forks brakes, tank etc were all there, the engine was...

Not much of a build thread, but I thought I at least should share a clip. If someone is interested I could post a few pics from the build. :)

So.. I started wrapping wires and securing/cleaning stuff.. This is my first xs, lo and behold I find this. What is it? haha.

Hello everyone. After seeing a bunch (phew) of wiring diagrams, I "think" I've decided to re-wire my entire bike, and build the harnesses myself. There is an amazing site called CircuitLab and I think it is insanely useful. I'm just trying to get some xs650 folks on there and...

Hey there I am Brand new to XS650.com and to this bike, however been riding for over 25 years. Have a look at my blog. I will be updating as I go along! http://xs650shabba.blogspot.ca/ Rene

Pardon for the mess. Not bad for day 1. Made a cradle for the engine so its easier to move around, and it'll also hold the motor when I give it a refresh. Also played with a few configurations. I think I'm gonna try something funny. Build a springer front end, and mono-shock rear, or...

Hello all, Here is my '79 (or '80, not really sure...) XS650 built for riding the back roads. It started life as a US Custom / Special model. Then it was a bobber for one summer and now has turned into a "Gravel Road Special". This is actually the third version of this bike I have built so...

This is a 1979 XS650 affectionatelly known as "Ophelia." She has a TC Brothers hardtail kit, a stripped bare frame and tank. The tank,chain tensioner and sprung seat from Monstercraftman. The headlight and bars are unknown and used from a pile of parts. The mids are used rearsets from a GSXR750...

I just wanted to say thanks to everybody on this forum for helping out and posting TONS of info for newbs like me. I finally got my bike somewhat finished after 2 plus years of messing with it. (still needs some tweaking and to work out a couple bugs) You guys are awesome! Here is a pic...

So I have built a few bikes now some crazy ones including my turbo build BUT!!! this bike is by far the most fun to ride "short rides that is". On other bikes I have ridden 800 miles in one day and rode 4000 miles in a week and have had the opportunity to ride many bikes but nothing put a smile...

Hopefully when it's done and you look at it...You'll think you're trippin':yikes: Started with an UGLY '77.Picked up a Voodoo Vintage MK21 hardtail(wanted an MK25..see my other threads)and a set of forward controls made by TC Bros.All through Monstercraftsman.Picked up wheels,forks and some...