cafe

I'm building my second XS650 - kind of a "cafe/scrambler". I'm going with 18" rear with stock drum brake and a 19" front (both spoke). I'd like to ditch the heavy stock caliper and rotor and replace with a GSXR caliper and rotor (singe side). Dose anyone have any info on this type of swap...

I have a xs650 all stock but this summer I want to put $6,000 into the engine alone and build this bike to put out the best power, torque and speed.... any information or help or ideas would be very helpful this is my first build but I am serious about doing it this year:)

Kicked the bike over the other night and slipped, landed with my leg straight and it hurt like a mother f***** im tired of it, when i bought the bike the previous owner said the generator is going out, im guessing the battery isnt in the best condition either, when i press the starter switch it...

Saw these on a Honda at the Triumph Dealer... http://s850.photobucket.com/user/jpwhit11/media/image_zps5d6a782e.jpg.html

I've looked all over these forums and can't seem to find much of an answer to this question. I'm going to upgrade to an electronic ignition system and I want to know the performance difference you'd get between this... http://www.mikesxs.net/product/14-0900.html (with a new coil obviously)...

Hi guys Quite a few bikes have what looks like aluminium plates mounted to the frame behind the foot pegs. Look to be drilled. Where can I find some of these? Thank you

I'm looking to purchase a 1980 xs650 he is asking $2,800 brought him down from $3,400 I had originally offered $2,300 This is what he said he has done to it: new clutch assembly new clutch cable new chain new fork seals new tail light carbs have been cleaned and rejetted pod filters...

So I picked up my first xs650 back in October, and I love the bike, its an 81 special. I am doing a cafe on it, and due to another project, and the holidays I am finally getting started on it. So here is where I at with it now. First pic is the bike stock on my lift, and the rest is where I...

This is my first ever bike I'm building and it's a xs650 :) This is a model of what I want to build not exactly but extremely close I'm looking at the bratstyle rear end made by monstercraftsman :thumbsup:

Hello everybody I was reading queit a lot and I tried to get some inspiration for my first Cafe Racer Build. I live in Switzerland (there work the clocks different as in some other places), my name is Alessandro and I was interessed in some building threads about Cafe Racers. I ride...

I am new to the forum...Been riding xs 20+ years I originally looking to drop my seat frame didnt like it and now need to replace subframe.. Any feedback on best forum to get my hands on a subframe.. Anyone planning to remove theres or has intact one? Thanx for help jasonmoretti/jerseyhammer

hey whats up i figured id give this a try. ive been going on this thread for a while now but stay quiet. found tons of info on these bikes that helped me in the previous bobber build but i wanna try a cafe racer which i never attempted before. i started this project a month ago and wish i had...

Anyone know of a mount like this that fits 35mm forks? My google searches are coming up fruitless. thanks!

Custom '81 on the cheap. Intro, first bike, first build...etc. Hello xs650.com, great resource. I have been lurking for a little while before I bought my bike. As the title says first bike/build here. Total know nothing, clymer manual is supposed to arrive today. A little background, my Dad...

So I'm new to the whole forum discussion thing not to mention this site. Here's a little background: bought a 74 XS650 street tracker/hackjob that handled like absolute crap due to the previous owners love of the sawzall. I love to work with and weld aluminum, so after a lot of hours I managed...

I have installed a second front rotor on my '73 xs matching the right side. I have also installed a dual brembo with pandemonium brackets (great fabrication). It seems like I have a binding issue and need to drop down to a 5mm rotor. I'd like to keep the rotor hub because it fits up nicely...

This is a Cafe bike I started a couple months ago for my friend Rick. I was already deep into my Tracker build when he asked me to build this bike for him. Unfortunately I had not taken that many picks thus far, but will post what I have and try and keep up with it better as I go. We started...

Guys, I am pretty torn on the purchase of a 1981 XS650. The bike is in excellent running condition. It just passed VA State Inspection (which really says something for the condition of the bike). My intent is to make it a cafe. Cosmetically it's a 7 out of a 10 with a little rust in a few...

I got this seat from eBay, has anyone installed this seat on a 79 special, they said it was a bolt on but I'm probably gonna have to cut the frame. Any help would be great.

This build started Nov 1st, I've had this thread going on chopcult as well Here we go again guys, xs650 commissioned build. I agreed to have it done mid December, There is a cool story about who its for and who's paying for the build which i will tell you guys once the owner has it. check us...