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Hey so my battery is at its end of its life, so i need to get a new one. My question is, im trying to cut down on weight and size, are there smaller battery options that will give me the same amount of electrical power? and is there any quick and easy spots on the bike i can mount the battery? i...

Wanted to share a sturgis pic of a 650. Here is my current status of my 72 that I picked up from a scrap pile. Only difference is the seat I am working on is now a spring solo. I was going to do a tcbros hardtail but like the 650 I saw in Sturgis. My question of the day: I have a set of stock...

Like the title says, I have been wondering if stock / restorations are more or less popular that chopped/ bobbed/ café 'cut up' bikes? Personally, I prefer stock bikes and restore antique bikes of many makes back to original. In general, it is getting really hard for me to find good...

Has anyone swapped a Vstar 650 front end (tree's n forks) onto a XS650 and if so what modifications would it take to make this happen. Looking for any reccomendations. I like how it looks and want to try it but don't want to waste money on something that won't work. Thanks

So I have the top end of the motor apart and will be splitting the cases this weekend. I plan on soda blasting the outside of the entire motor, head cover, head, and cases. Should I mask off the inside areas? I'm worried about the areas where the bearings rest, will unintentional blasting of...

Well i have what i think my bike to be wired up correctly, i have a spark but it wont run? Also i know im missing a piece on my carbs but i was also wondering how does this work with a slide throttle? On my old bike when you pull the throttle this part moves also to let air in but on this set of...

It's been a few weeks but I've got a lot done on the bike and finally have time to upload some pictures. I'm waiting on a few last parts and then the wiring begins, hoping to have it started by the end of next week. started off by striping it down to just about nothing and only putting what...

Hey guys, So I've been meaning to start a thread up here. I've gotten the board's opinion on the paint for my bike here: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27624 So, yesterday I actually fired the bike up and my only real issue is an oil leak in the right hand case filter! Very...

Well I've been lurking on here posting a little but mostly researching. I've been turning wrenches on my own 80 xs650 bobber project and have been able to ride it a bit. While stuck in traffic on my bobber after the local July 4th fireworks I was stopped by a guy who said he knew someone...

go to classifieds sorry folks I put it in the wrong place.

Man in the infamous words of the band Whitesnake (sing it you know the words! LOL) "Here I Go Again" I picked up a titled homemade Hardtailed XS650 frame over a year ago along with most of an engine and alot of misc parts from the west side of wisconsin, I can't remember but it may have been...

Hey Everyone, Thanks for checking this out. I picked this poor beast up from the scrap heap, it was literally going to be crushed :wtf: The story of this beasts resurrection started with a craigslist ad I posted looking for a XS650 in any condition running or not or basket case, basically...

Decided to put together a drop seat xs for my brother. This will be his first bike but he has a few ideas of what he wants. This is what were starting with

Knock Knock..... (Whose There?) "Candy Gram"..... (Whose There?) "Special Delivery"..... (Oh OK) "Land Shark" If you remember any that skit, Man your old. But here's my - Project "Land Shark" Hi Everyone, I'm Dave and I'm starting a thread for my titled 72 XS650 Frame & Basket Case...

Hi everyone! I have been cruising the forum for a while now and figured its time to post something. My buddy Ketis (Member name. Check out his build too) bought an xs650, and told me what he planned to do to it. I thought it sounded cool so I did some research and found an xs of my own on...

My first bike build is almost done, took her for final wiring Friday. I'm pleased with how it turned out and can't wait to get riding my first xs. I also uploaded a pic of my new score, a 73 xs650 that Igot and a old enduro frame and frontend for $100. I really like the xs and only have about...

Hey im trying to do a Cafe bike with my 1981 XS650 SII. i want to reduce the weight and part of that i would like to get a better front end for a cafe style motorcycle. And suggestions? Are there any that can swap/bold right in place or is there major fabrication involved? i would like a...

hey guys, ive been slowly working on my second xs build. ive started a motor stand as well. itll be my first engine re-build, so ill need lots of help with that. the stand doubles to help me with my welding as i only have very few hours under me. ill post some pictures and go from there. any...

Hello Everyone, I'm Dave aka "Rock" and have been wanting to Chop and Modify my own motorcycles for a long time and have always liked the XS product line since the late 70's, I actually had my room plastered with sales brochures for every XS in the product line up, and especially wanted a XS650...

Hey i just painted my tank flat black and now i wanted to get pin striping decals/tape. iv look on the internet about it but there are no clear answers. i was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on what kind, or where to order it from, in terms of a brand or something. i want a high...