chopper

  1. starguymike

    First partially custom build, basically like all the others

    I kinda got into this a little ways before thinking about posting it on the forum. I imagine no one is going to be blown away by it anyway. It's nothing that hasn't been done before really. I started out with a what I guess is being called a "bratstyle type bike. It is a 1979 xs650. I am going...
  2. abyssmaltailgate

    How Can I Go Kick-Only and Protect My Bike from Theft?

    I'm currently in the early stages of completely rebuilding my XS650 so I've been doing a lot of research and planning. Lately I've been focusing on how to start and stop the bike as well as protect it from theft. My bike's a '75 XS650B, and I am interested in converting to kick-only with a Pamco...
  3. Ranger

    Ranger's 2016 xs650 chopoff build

    Getting parts together for my build for the 2016 xs650 Chopoff and Show at Pandemonium Custom Choppers in Ohio. I didn't intend to enter the chopoff again, but my boy had such a great time last year, I decided to build something 2-up so he could ride with me. THE PLAN: To build a 2-up chopper...
  4. L

    King Queen Seats

    Hi guys, posting from Australia. Just got a 1973 TX650 and going to do the funny chopper look. I want to fit a king-queen seat, happy to do some minor welding/fab if need be. Anyone got any they want to sell? I know a lot of people didn't like this look back in the day, surely there are some...
  5. W

    1978 xs650 ran perfect, now it won't even fire. Need diagnostic help

    Hey guys. First post to the forum. I've managed to get pretty Far on my own, but I really need some help. My bike is a 78 xs that that I built completely from scratch. I've attached a picture, but don't know how to make it visible otherwise. It was sold to me in non running condition and...
  6. Speakeasy Motors

    Billet aluminum see-thru xs650 valve covers

    I am the owner and operator of Speakeasy Motors, I build full custom bikes and hot rods, specializing in metric bikes, primarily XS's and CB's. I am currently in the R&D/ first run production stage of my own parts line, and my first part is XS650 specific and thought you guys may be...
  7. A

    xs650 morris magneto

    hey I'm new i have a 71' xs650 bikes been sweet done some mods rode about 1000's ams haven't had many issues til today i washed my bike, had it running and rode in back into the shed after then a few hours later went to ride to a friends rode 4-5s then bam bike stopped I've checked for fuel, has...
  8. K

    xs650 hardtail - Belgium

    hi Guys, I'm new here... quick intro: my name is koen, 28yo and live in Belgium. After I had rebuild my CB750 F2 I was on the lookout for an XS650. CB750: and after: and you see my other CB 750K2 as well. Since I had two 750's on had to go because I really wanted an...
  9. T

    New owner looking forward to becoming a part of the Fam

    Picked up this beauty yesterday.. HAPPY Halloween indeed! I'll keep you updated on the build. Any reccomendations would be helpful. This is my first build. Right now the electrical is completely gutted. The frame needs paint. The rear fender has to go. The seat is not mounted and i'd love to...
  10. B

    My 79 xs650 chop for dirtbag challenge 2015

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  11. abyssmaltailgate

    Any Recommendations for a Good Set of Metric Wrenches?

    I just bought a '77 model, and had the seller remove the front forks, clutch lever and cable, front brake cable, and headlamp to fit it in my buddy's truck. It's my first Japanese bike, and I only own English measure tools so I need basic set of wrenches to get started and put it back together...
  12. thrashin

    72 xs650 overcharging PMA

    Hey all, I have a 72 xs650 that has a PMA I pieced together years ago. No kits were available. I have a 5 wire reg rec combo feom Hugh if I remember correctly. Also running a pamco unit and small headlight taillight. Etc. I've tried the small cig box size batteries and killed cels in both. Now...
  13. P

    Bike just......died.

    Sup guys, seems like I'm always having electrical problems, I hate it. Well anyways, on to the story and why I'm here asking for help. Riding to get a haircut the other day, shifted to 3rd and just lost power. Tried cycling my kill switch, maybe I hit a bump and it jumped to the off...
  14. J

    Intro, info, insanity!!!

    New here, need a new time killer like I need another fat-pill! Caught a glimpse of a pic my buddy was eyeballing the other day and instantly got hooked on EVERYTHING XS650...now I hafta get one. I know how to follow directions/ingredients and turn a wrench but will have to brush up on the mig...
  15. R

    Monstercraftsman Brat Kit Seat Options

    I'm looking for different seat options that will work with the monstercraftsman brat kit. I want a seat that kicks up in the rear more than what is offered with the kit. Has anyone found one that works or have any suggestions without having to modify the kit too much? Thanks
  16. Snikare

    Any experience with this 2 into 1 exhaust? Thoughts...?

    I'm thinking about exhausts and would like to install a 2 into 1. Mike's is selling this header and it looks nice. My other thought would be to have a custom 2 into 1 buit to my desire, however this looks like the easiest option. Has anyone installed it? Any thoughts on how it fits, how it...
  17. AtoXS

    Strange things you find trying to fix a leak

    So I was trying to solve the usual left side cover leak. I figured it was the pushrod seal so I replaced that, but the leak persisted. After pulling the cover off again I realized it was coming from the sprocket. The sprocket was super loose so I tighten it up and put the cover back on. I took...
  18. AtoXS

    Another clutch problem

    Hey guys hoping someone can give me some insight as to what is going on here so I can get this thing rolling today asap. Yesterday I pulled the clutch to replace a worn shift shaft. While in there I scotch brighted the plates and discs, replaced the springs, modded the bolts to allenheads and...
  19. sonicarb13

    Aluminum Girder chopper

    Started this build for last years chop-off. Finally finished it and put on a few hundred miles. I started with designing and building the front end. The bike is pretty light so it's a single shock set-up. Built as much as possible myself, frame, seat pan, bars, sissy, machine work and rebuilt...
  20. angus67

    is my next project excepted here? 900cc rf in a 650 frame

    Hi Guys. You may know I scored a few bikes for 3k. One is a really nice '71 xs650, another 1980 xs650, and a bent frame abandoned hardtailed 650 frame, with rebuildable motor, and a little 1972 Honda xl250. A friend of mine has 2 cbr-f's (90 something) sitting in his driveway, rotting away. He...
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