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Hi Guys, I'm new to the motorcycle world. :shrug: I recently inquired a sweet modified 83 xs650 bobber/chopper, hardtailed, clean CA Title & registered. I have a title with matching frame although engine number doesn't match the title. Moving on... I got the bike transferred to my name...

Long time follower of the forums, I feel like Its time to show my project progress. This is my first custom Ive ever done. I'm learning as I go and have found these forums to be an amazing resource. I'm sure you'll see features Ive added that are far from original ideas! Thanks to all the...

I'm looking for a good site to find tank bung and cap options. Really I'm mostly having a hard time finding weld in bungs. Specifically I'm looking for the recessed flush mount knurled cap.

First time ( newbie ) dirty sock chop-bob-brat-rat build off! All should be a first time builder bobber, brater, rater. Hardtail weld on kits, milk jug gas tanks, and or anything else is ok to use. So if you have recently started a build or just bought a bike and are looking to start your first...

Hey folks, so this will be my official build thread. I'm brand new to motorcycles, this being my first bike I've ever owned and recently this year learnt how to ride. I have zero mechanical knowledge besides basic car maintenance; I'm learning as I go so bear with me when I ask lots of...

Hey guys, I am getting ready to rebuild my harness to simplify and upgrade the stock 30 year old wiring. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good quality wire to use, maybe automotive specific or something. I've found some stuff on Ebay and other places online but I would rather spend a little...

My XS650 Scratch Bobber build HI all, I'm new here. Figured I share XS my build. I always wanted to build a bike, don't really have a craving to ride one, it is is a bucket list thing as much as anything. "Build a motorcycle from scratch". Kids can ride it when I am gone. Figured I'd post it up...

Has anyone done this? Im considering lacing a 19x2.15, or maybe 1.85 rim to my rear hub. Just wondering about spoke length, angles etc... Thanks in advance.

Well after scouring craigslist for a couple months i finally found a 1978 xs650 special, with 10,000 miles. Came with paper work to confirm carbs were rebuilt last year and has a boyer bransden blue box elctronic ignition. This is how it looked when i bought it last tuesday. Then after puttin...

i have a chance to get a cheap rebuilt spring from 48. anyone know with the right races and bearing would it fit in. it looks better than the dna and is just a it more.

So i just bought a 78 xs650, The engine was off of it and the bike had a tci box, now i thought the tci box was only from the 80's on up. I dont really want a tci box, i was going to run a pamco highout put ignition system for it, and does that replace the tci box even though i though that 80 on...

I'm in the process of my first build and jumped the gun and got a set of fatboy wheels dirt cheap. I've always liked the look of the fatboy wheel, has a "mad max" kind of vibe to it. My problem is is that I'm doing a brat style build with the stock swing arm. I'm unsure as to whether or not...

I have a 200zx6r front end on my 650 and I'm taking the build in a dual-sport scrambler direction. I want longer travel front forks but I don't want to go through another complete front end swap. There are other enduro type bikes (xr650 honda) with longer travel front forks of the same diameter...

Most of the Harley Sporster tanks I see have the top mount going to where the stock gusset would be on the 650, I've already removed and welded on new gussets (changed my mind on a few tanks), so I would have to weld in another piece to mount it. Would it cause any problems to run two mounts...

Pardon for the mess. Not bad for day 1. Made a cradle for the engine so its easier to move around, and it'll also hold the motor when I give it a refresh. Also played with a few configurations. I think I'm gonna try something funny. Build a springer front end, and mono-shock rear, or...

Hello all, Here is my '79 (or '80, not really sure...) XS650 built for riding the back roads. It started life as a US Custom / Special model. Then it was a bobber for one summer and now has turned into a "Gravel Road Special". This is actually the third version of this bike I have built so...

Hey everybody! I have been reading around and it seems like no one ever answers any questions about interchanging master cylinders. I have an xs2 which uses a 16mm bore. The question I have and probably lots of others is can you only use a 16mm bore or can you use 13mm? From what I have...

I have a 1981 XS650 and I'd like to get the older "flat" style seat. I've seen it mentioned that some have done it with a few modifications to the seat. Anything more detailed out there or other options?

I started ripping apart my xs650 a year ago and have most of it put together the way I want it. I started doing the electical portion of it three months ago but have not found a wiring diagram that I can really under stand. I am running a 81 xs and everything is stock, I removed all of the old...

This is a 1979 XS650 affectionatelly known as "Ophelia." She has a TC Brothers hardtail kit, a stripped bare frame and tank. The tank,chain tensioner and sprung seat from Monstercraftman. The headlight and bars are unknown and used from a pile of parts. The mids are used rearsets from a GSXR750...