cafe

I've got an 82 Special I'm turning into a cafe. I'm having an issue with front wheel, the rim is bent and I can't find a special rim any where. I would like to convert to a 36 spoke since those rims are more avalible. Is it possible to lace a 36 spoke rim on the heritage hub? Or does anyone know...

Hi! I have built a few XS 650s and have used this forum a lot for advice and ideas so I figured I would finally give back and document my struggles/build. I am starting with this fine example of a 78 special. I am in the process now of tearing it down and it is crazy how nice the bike looks on...

Just as the title states I would love to find the build thread of this bike if anyone could point me in the right direction. Thanks, Allen

Hey there! I suppose I should have went to the intro section first, and said hello, but I've been lurking for a while, and finally thought it's time to make an account, now that I am going to be working on my '79 Special :) So first off, Hello from the Great White North! So on with my...

I've recently noticed that Dime City Cycles and eBay are both carrying these Tec Bike Parts shocks. They look to be a less expensive version of an Ohlins like piggy pack style. Has anyone ever used them? Good/Bad reviews? Price is very tempting, but I'm almost 100% sure that this is a "get what...

Jumping right into my next build, I just finished up my project "Fast & Flow" and wanting to build something completely different (and more rider friendly) Don't get me wrong, I love the bobber, I just also love options :bike: So here it is, picked it up a week ago, another '83 Heritage...

early version of my bike

Going to do some modifications so if anyone wants to critique, give ideas or follow along I'll post some details and pics as I get to them. First some history. 83 xs650 bought dirt cheap for $400 3 yrs ago from some dudes shed, did a full resto mod to it the first year. Mods already done...

Hello, my name is Jackson and I'm 15 years old. I have been building a custom cafe racer with the base being a 1979 Yamaha xs650. I have had the help of my moms boyfriend who is a pretty big motorcycle enthusiast. At the moment I am building a seat out of fiberglass, and I noticed that there is...

Hey guys, I'm back on here somewhat, I'd like to apologize for my hiatus. Some may remember me from my cafre build 2 years ago. I was a ritualistic poster and contributor for awhile. This past summer my grandfather who was also my best friend, who helped me build my bike commited suicide. It has...

So, all week I've been getting ideas together of where to take my bike next. I have an idea but I keep gravitating back to a Café type style... but a café salt flat cross... Its hard to describe. I've attached a shitty drawing of whats in my head. The scale may be off just a bit...Please let...

Hi Folks I just picked up my first bike ever. You could call it a barn score (minus the barn), A 1977 xs650d! The owner didn't have much memory as to the bikes running conditions, where its keys were, or why he hadn't ridden it since 1988 (a year after I was born)... but the price was right...

Hey all, New to the forum, and new to the XS650 in general. As you could guess by my name, I'm a Harley guy. I've been wanting to build one of these for about two years, and finally the deal I couldn't say no to appeared. Well, it just so happens that I'm in Afghanistan right now, so...

Hello Forum peeps. I am new to your forum. I've owned my 1980 XS650SG since 1991. It was my second bike, after a CB360T. I still have it, but its been mothballed since 1997 when I got my 1995 Triumph Speed Triple. I've had, and still have, other bikes, but I like to mix things up and...

Perfect proportions. Thanks dbc105

Since i get my xs650 http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?p=391385#post391385 I was thinking what i will do with my new babe but first i had some problems to sold , fuel or ignition probs , charging probs a.t.c soooo let the party begging !!!! First disassembly the carbs, bufff...

En proceso de terminado, mi xs650 1981 solo me faltan pequeños detalles, sugerencias bienvenidas saludos

Hey guys, here is a project I started 3 years ago and which stay stucked for many reasons, but which is now on its track. The built started for a friend who wanted something "different", including an Old School engine with a Hot look and a relook that includes modern shape, bringing in...

First off I'd like to say thanks to all the posters who contribute here, without you guys there would be no way this bike would have turned out like this on the first try. I've been working on this one since 2010 and its about 95% complete. I got the donor bike from a trailer park in...

Hi so I'm new to xs650's and motorcycles period. Ive spent most of my time on VW's. Im 21 and in the USAF stationed in NJ. I just recently bought a 78 yamaha xs650d and it needs a little work. Its smoking a little and I think it might need new piston rings?? Clutch handle is stiff, forks are...