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Hey guys, just thought id let everyone know I have a build thread on instagram my username is @xs650cafe I understand some of you might not be on instagram but for those that are please follow my progress, the more xs riders giving their input as the build progresses the better. I don't...

I live the look if this seat. Does anybody know where I could find something like this that follows the curve of the frame? Or, would I be better off just trying to fabricate my own? I have zero experience in this subject, so all help is more than welcome. :thumbsup:

Have 83 midnight maxim. Looking to convert to cafe racer. Want to pay To have it done. Live in Chicago area. Need contacts.

Getting close to being done. Decided that I needed a cafe seat. Now trying to figure out the mounting. going to use factory taillight like the nortons did. also waiting on parts to rebuild fuel valves. Hopefully riding by next Wednesday.

anyone have suggestions where I can order a café gas tank and seat combination. I only see mikesxs.net and I really didn't care much for that option.

Okay, So I'm looking into a fairing for my XS. I know I can buy one (Little pricey) and I could fab some Newer bike plastics to fit up but that would kind of defeat the purpose and be pricey as well. I'm looking into making my own because, well, I like to build my own crap and not just buy it...

I picked this up as an unfinished resto-mod with 8k miles and a new top end. I cleaned up the front end for clip-ons and have some nice rearsets on the way. I need to find a fork brace and make a harness with the PC8 hub I have. All these new projects fall into my lap and I keep putting the 650...

So this is my first time rebuilding a motorcycle. I've done some work on a 69' camaro, but not on a bike. So I bought a 1974 TX650 that was big bored to 750 cc of cragslist a couple of months back. It was in pretty good shape but need some work. So I've been working on this bike for a while now...

Barbers vintage festival is the weekend down in birmingham alabama. Who plans on making it down there? I'll be going down Saturday morning and coming home Saturday night.(2 hour ride) I'll post pics when I'm back.

Hi All, Its that time of year again, when my focus turns from riding to building. I am starting a new build thread to chart the progress of my Cafe Racer build. Many of you may know me from my "UK Bobber Build Thread"...

Hello group. I have been riding without a fairing and I am considering putting a cafe fairing on my bike. I have the fairing but will have to make the mounts. What is the vote yeh or neh? I will be down for a new chain and I am thinking of x-ring. Any thoughts. Thanks for your opinions...

On the Racing Café BlogSpot http://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2013/10/yamaha-xs-650-1979-special.html

Greetings gents, I am considering purchasing some of these handlebars from Mikes "http://www.mikesxs.net/product/25-0109.html" these are the clubman/cafe handle bars. Can anyone tell me if I am going to need to buy shorter cables? Or can I get away with keeping the stock ones currently on...

I'm curious as to how the padding of this seat was put together. I'm not worried about the frame of the seat. It looks like rubber sheets but I'm not sure. I think it's cool.

First pic is how I got the bike save for the seat and handlebars. 2nd and 3rd pic shows new clip ons and new headlight with speedo. 4th pic is the bike in my basement with the help of my roommate got the engine out. Last pic is the engine cover after a little sanding and you can see the 750 tank...

I figured I'd start a build thread even though I'm somewhat underway. I got a 78 for free as a parts bike along with a chopper I bought. However the chopper didn't need and parts and the parts bike isn't missing much aside from a key, a battery, spark plug boots, a side cover, and the title...

Trying to find a tank like this or similar. If I am not mistaken its off a gb clubman 250. That model was never imported to the US. Trying to find my options on similar tank thanks!

Okay guys so I finally got her loaded up and brought her home. The old lady thinks I should name her Candice lol Anyway, I'm gonna start with air filters and cleaning up some stuff. I had 2 questions for the experts though: 1. There is obviously a small oil leak under the crank case that I...

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=171072894548 How's it going. I've seen a couple if XS650's with their turn signals in the frame rail underneath the seat. I really like that idea and was hoping to that on my XS650. My only problem at the moment is finding the...

First attempt at buffing and bike build photos Tried out my harbor frieght buffer today on the brake backing plate. Cut off the mount for the brake shoe warning light and then buffed. I think it is not bad for first attempt. Hard work, but mindless. Used a cut off wheel for the bracket. A...