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Hey Everyone. I am pleased to start my official build thread. The object of my build is simplicity. Inspired by a few bikes i've seen around the net and my general aesthetic I am stripping it down to essentials, modernizing where I can and keeping it clean. Heres how she started. 83...

hey all! so i just purchased a 1981 xs650. the bike has 13000 miles on it and the engine has not been started in over 15 years so as you can imagine it doesn't make a sound. my end goal in all this is to make the bike have a frisco style with a few other styling queues from my favorite parts...

I'm restoring/building a xs 650. right now I'm stuck on getting a gas tank. I started with a 1980 frame, but don't like the 80's gas tank. I already powder coated the frame and don't want to refab the tank mounts right now. My question is what 70's model tanks will fit on a 1980 frame?

I really want to use my stock 18" rear wheel, but would like to eliminate the drum brake. I would like to lace in a hub from a front wheel and utilize the front brake rotor and caliper... Will the front hub and axle hold up to use on the rear? Anyone ever lace this set up?? If it would...

Traded a 650 for some custom painted tins and this is what I started. Not too sure if some of my ideas are really too original, but I can't really stay away from the "old skill" look This is what I got for to sets of tins(tank n fender) 11/12 A lil chop A lil Polish A fender I found chopped...

Hi all, I am planning on re-lacing a front spoked hub (19") from what I believe was a 72' 650 special to an 18" rim. Both rims are the same type, 185B. The main question I have is how do I omit the speedometer drive and cover the gaping hole where it once was? Thanks

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/53/160/983/-/35925/Trail-Tech-Endurance-II-Speedometer-Computer/speedometer Hey just wondering if anyone has done anything like this and if they had some pics

I am doing a 21 inch rim conversion to my existing hub, and have found that older dirt bike wheels to be the easiest option. Though most of the widths were around 1.60, so I was wondering what would be about the widest tire capable of going on a rim of that width? Also, could someone tell me...

I got this bike over a year ago and just kept going back and forth about cutting it up. Well today I started. I will probably be crying in my pillow tonight when I think about it.....

Has anyone taken thier bikes down a drag strip wth times to post? I am looking for comparisons on what the bikes are capable of. I ran mine on the 1/8 a few times with the stock motor. So far a 8.55@79mph is best. My current motor is 1st over bore but all else is stock. Jetted BS38 carbs, K&N...

Nominations are open to XS650 Specials, Special IIs, and Heritage Specials, 1978 through 1983 They can be stone stock or with some mods but must have a stock "Special" tank, forks and a twin shock rear suspension, it should be readily identifiable as a Special. Here's how it works: First...

I'm gonna build a "brat" style bike with monster craftsman brat set up. Is there anyone using a VI or the new monster set up with foot controls in the stock location and low clip on bars? If so, are you comfortable being cramped up like that. This is just gonna be a joy ride bike. A little...

I'm in the Dallas area and I know there are several of us out here. Any of you guys need to use this Rotor Puller for your PMA swap before I send her on her way? community**....its freaking early and I haven't finished my coffee...

After months of working on other projects and being distracted by lots of things that life has thrown at me, it is finally time to begin my build! My basic plan of attack is to keep it as simple as possible while drawing a lot of my inspiration from trackers and some cafe styling. I plan to...

I am about start making my own side covers and looking for some options. what works well and what doesnt? dont want stock ones.

For my SOHC4 Hondas, there are/were several period aftermarket wheel options available, including Lester's , Henry Abe, Morris and more. Some people relace the GL1000 wheels to their hubs so they can have lightweight, shouldered rims, much like what came on some XS's or the Akront wheels...

I have two XS that I can choose from to use. A 78'XS650E or a 79'XS650SF. the SF has a bend in the frame on the left side tube coming up the side near the regulator, I think this is normal. And the E does not have this bend. So, does this matter when installing the visual impact brat kit? I put...

Hey guys, was wondering, where are you guys getting your brass or copper hardware from? I know I saw on a site (which I cannot remember) a hardware set, but it was just chrome. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!

Can you realistically remove what I have outlined in the image and still be structurally sound? Just curious about your thoughts

I am building a xs 650 bobber i bought from a guy he done had the tc/hardtail kit on it and im almost done with it all i like is the chain but i c some bike running those roller/tensioners do i need one? whats the purpose thanks