bobber

  1. T

    NY Bobber Build

    Hi, I'm Tom, 16, picked up this '82 XS650 last October, been working on it little by little, the progress is starting to show... The day I picked it up, next to my 06 ZX6R... Started tearing it apart, not keeping alot of the stock parts. Decided to go with the Ardcore Hardtail, 4"...
  2. franklinshaw

    steel braided brake lines

    Is there a thread expanding how to shorten a steel braided brake line? I can't seem to find one. And if not is this even possible for me to do at hme? Or is buying a custome made brake line to the length i need my only option?
  3. Herndon18

    tires???

    I'm going to run a 21 front rim off a dt400 and a stock spoke 16 rear rim. I wanna get the old school flat looking tire for rear and a ribbed front tire. I found a Cheng shin 16" for $20 and it has enough thread to last me this summer. Is that a decent deal and where can u find these tires for...
  4. jdizon

    Hard on Build

    Decided I want a "HARD" tailed XS to add to my stable. I've always like the sleek lines. . Rough sketch of the frame I would like to resemble for this build. Edit: This is the new look I'm going for.
  5. andyxs

    Headlights!! pictures please!!

    I'm trying to get ideas for the headlight I want on my bike. Suggestions? Any pictures of your headlight, how it looks on your bike, and the dimensions would be greatly appreciated. I attached a pic of my project. Its an 81 with a tc bros hard tail
  6. A

    First bobber build!

    I have been building cars for awhile so its time i try something new! Started with a 82 xs650. Bought the bike alittle over a week ago. And heres a picture of my car
  7. jdizon

    Pocket Rocket - Build Thread

    I call this build "Pocket Rocket" as it will be lean mean rocket machine! It's got to look like it's doing a TON standing still :) This is episode 2 of my bike building saga. My original build, AKA "Dirty Dizon" will be archived here Moving forward I actually plan to get my hands "Dirty"...
  8. 1

    soft-tail build

    I now live in michigan, and the roads are horrible. I love the hard-tail look but ideally would never work here. So I'm hoping this idea will work for my soft-tail build.
  9. S

    1979 Bobber Build and Intro

    Hey guys, I've been trolling on here for a few months now and thought it was about time I shared my progress on the 1979 XS650 Special. I've been living in the Pittsburgh area for a little over a year now and was looking for a toy for the winter. I track the majority of my work/progress through...
  10. franklinshaw

    Ignition Switch

    Which wire goes where from this ignition switch?? Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks guys
  11. Paddy399

    Slow-mo Chicago build...

    Well, here we go. I bought this bike last year with all the intentions of turning it into a hard tail and now... well... I have no idea what I want to build. So with that in mind, let me introduce you to my bike. It's an '81 Special II. Pretty, right? So... umm... yeah. The only thing I...
  12. Herndon18

    TC Hardtail, Where to cut and weld?

    Ive been cleaning up my motor, carbs and frame today. I have a hardtail on my bike but it was done bad and still has the swingarm and all the bulk. Im saving up to get my tc bros hardtail and wanted to get my rear chopped off and have all my old useless welds cleaned up while im saving cash...
  13. A

    How hard is it to bob for a novice?

    I'm looking into getting a XS650, because I've been admiring them for a while now. I want a bobber, but how hard is to bob one out? I can't weld, so I was think that I would be sending off to have somebody weld the hardtail on. But besides the fact that I can't are there any other concerns i...
  14. franklinshaw

    Please direct me

    Can someone direct me to a thread that explains how to sync carbs please?
  15. franklinshaw

    What is this?

    What is this that's next to the cam chain tensioner?
  16. franklinshaw

    How does this look?

    How does this look? Running headlight and taillight and kickstart only.
  17. Gio_rosa16

    About to bash my face into the wall with this starter issue.

    So, the other day I got my 78 special fired up and took it fr a few spins around the block to get this moving. After about 20 mins of riding and getting te motor warm, I turned it off to check out the carbs, but when I went to start it, it would not fire back up. I tried to give a little...
  18. F

    Built Not Bought Bobber and Parts

    UPDATE on page 2. 9/6/14 I figured it was time to start my build thread even though I have not gotten too much building done yet. I bought a running 1981 xs650 special II in October for $750 with the plan to do a complete bare bones bobber. The day I bought it. Then I tore it all down Here...
  19. M

    Fist Bobber/Brat Build

    Well here is my first build. Started as a 1982 special. I,m thinking of a visual impact seat kit to get the stance a little lower. Any ideas or suggestions. What do you guys think? I can take any comments. Thanks!
  20. D

    Intro and 1st Build

    Hey guys Ive been on the site for a little while now and learning a ton just from looking around. Ive wanted to build a bobber for a few years now just never have. So last month I sold my 06 gsxr600 and picked up a 82 xs650. It wasn't in great shape and missing a few parts but I decided to take...
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