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so i have a 71 xs1 with some aftermarket springer. i dig the look and style but i really want the better ride that comes with the shocks and especially the look of the gaitors. anybody have any recomendations for some really narrow quality forks? im running an aftermarket 21" harley davidson...

Just thought I'd share a few pics of my latest build. More pics after paint very soon! Bike started as this... As it sits...

I'm looking for a front wheel with a drum brake for an 78' xs650. Anyone know of any or if I can use a wheel from a different type of bike? Thanks!

Hi guys, I am new to the forum here, and am just buying my first XS. I was hoping someone would know some details on this bike, like the hardtail specs (stretch, drop, brand, etc), front wheel specs, and any other specifics that are known. http://www.xs650chopper.com/2012/04/evil-twin/...

Hi! I have a question about the weight of an xs650 when its built into a bobber with a hard tail, no fenders, sportster tank, solo seat, mini turn lights, small mufflers and spoke wheels. I know its impossible to answer exactly because each bike is not similar to the other but maybe I could...

i recently got a hold of an 83. the bike was completely stripped down and in totes. cut the frame, and sent it with a friend of mine to get the hardtail put on. i have 2 motors (minus the cover on the chain side) and 3 sets of carbs to play with. the tank i am going with is an old harley...

Hey, I know a bunch of guys are running the Shinko 240 or a similar style vintage tire, so I am starting to work on my (never ending!) bike build and was wondering what everyone is using for a fender? I bought a flat trailer fender and just thought it was too flat - go figure! Want a fender...

just like the title says. show me some of your 18 in spoke wheels on your bobber.. trying to decide whether i wanna go 16 or 18 on the rear

I'm 6'3 and wondering if I should get a 5" rake on my hard tale. Don't want to look to big for bike with normal tc bros hard tale. Any suggestions is that a valid concern?

HERE IS MY 1981 XS650 BOBBER/CAFE RACER BUILD "2012 WINTER BUILD".. I LOVE ALL MY BIKES TO BE LONG AND LOW. I BUILD CUSTOM SPORT BIKES AND I DRAG RACE MOTORCYCLE FOR 6 YEARS. I LOVE BOBBER. JUST THE WAY THEY LOOK AND BARE BONES. SO I WANTED SOME THING LOW LONG AND LIGHT AND HAVE REALLY CLEAN...

Hey guys. I'm obsessing about getting an xs650. I was wondering which way I should proceed to stay within my 5 k budget. Should I find one built already. Or should I build one my self. I'm pretty handy at swinging tools and such. I've never built a bike but have researched these bikes so much I...

Hi Everyone! This is my first motorcycle and my first build. But I think I can do it. My father-in-law, Joe, is helping me out. Before he had his first daughter, my wife, he was a motorcycle mechanic. He's been super supportive and excited to help show me everything. Unfortunately, I'm in...

ok guys, i've gotten an 81 xs650 in a tc bros hardtail frame that needs more work than i have time or a garage for. frame has a crack/bad weld on it, wiring system is very strange with things done a way that i can't understand (permenantyly live wire to the headlight?), drum brakes need work...

Ok so I just purchased a set of Biltwell Keystone bars for my '81 bobber and I've been searching the web for weeks trying to find a set of risers to go with them. First off its impossible to find a decent set of 7/8 risers so I scratched that idea and purchased a set of shims to run 1" risers...

So I started off with a 1980 XS650 Special. I bought the bike last fall pretty much as an impulse buy after my XS400 made me so angry I needed something to take my mind off of it. When I bought it, it made a TERRIBLE noise, but I had a fairly good idea of what it was and I thought it could be...

Hey guys I just ordered a set of Biltwell Keystones for my XS650 bobber and I need help finding some decent risers for them. I went with 7/8 bars so I could keep the grips and lever I have now, but it seems like there isn't any 7/8 risers out there for me. I'm looking for a set of black 3 inch...

The BoB-A-SwinG bratstyle build 1st XS endeavour! Hey guys! Snow is finally melting up here and temp get a little bit warmer so I can start working on my xs. I'm going for a brat/bobber since hardtail are illegal here. I was collecting parts all winter long, so it will probably goes pretty fast...

So trying to keep updates on how my build is coming along, I got my hardtail yesterday so this.week will work on the install of that. Then can start pieceing it back together. Hope to have it done by may. All I have left is bars, throttle, mounting tires, new bearings for forks, jets for carbs...

Well here it is my XS Going for spokes front and rear,engine rebuild, new hardtail.... Spit and polish....:D:D

Hello, Im new at this site,great site by the way with some very nice bikes.(english not so great), I was looking voor a hardtail project and i liked the xs650 motor the most(a part from the old trumps off course but they are more expansive).Anyhow i picked up a xs650 with hardtail frame...