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Hello everyone, I picked up this 82xs650 and put together a little cruiser before winter. It has 5000 miles and was all original when I picked it up. Here are a few pics. Over the winter I plan to hit the detail work, do some pinstripes, maybe a thicker sissy bar, I have a pillion pad...

Monster Craftsmen have had their chain tensioners out for a while now and i was looking for experiences. Weld on vs Bolt on Sprocket vs Skate Wheel. Other makes or DIY jobs Any tips tricks on fitment and how they are wearing over time.

Well I am not quite sure when I fell in love with xs650's, I think it was when i realized I couldn't afford a new harley sportster forty eight, but i finally purchased one. I bought this bike back in June, and I figured I'd post some pics. Not much progress, not really sure the direction I want...

Well, here it is: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/3211627008.html Gentleman is pretty firm on the price. I can respect that people have certain preconceived expectations about what they want/need to get for their unfinished projects. Advertised as a "rolling chassis"; included with the...

My dirt bike build is complete now, just waiting for the rain to stop so I can hit the mud

Several years ago, we hauled home a parts bike...and another bike...and another bike. At the time, I had built several custom XS's; cafe' racer, Brat bike, etc. I thought I wanted a stock bike, so I combined the parts of three bikes and built a '75/'78 Combo bike. The build thread is here...

I have a '73 engine and '78 carbs. I'll be running a Pamco and Commando pipes. Would you run the stock air boxes and K&N replacement filters or MikesXS pods? The airboxes allow me to keep the dual outlet breather and route gasses to the intake. The pods would require a single outlet...

So a few weeks ago i was trying to figure out whether to keep my xs2 or start a build on this 77" - http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22041 Well i decided to have some fun with her and here she is: The wiring has been completely simplified with a custom harness...

I got my PMA in and wired and got the carbs to stop leakin and found the yellow wire to get power to the headlight. Almost there last things thats holding me back now is my stupid turn signals. I opted for LED turn signals and brake light and eventually wanna get a halogen headlight. My problem...

I just picked up my new project, this Yamaha XS650 Special.

So i went to the local junk yard just to peak at what they had as far as motorcycles and in the way back corner what do i see............. this beautiful 1976 in pretty good condition as far as cosmetics go however when i went to see if it had any compresion it felt like nothing was even...

What do you guys think of painted whitewalls? Any tips or advice?

so i have been very busy in the past week. traded my kh100 for some cash and a 1972 cb350, partially restored it. broke my wrist when i gently laid it down doing a whopping 5 mph!! (damn 40 year old blad tires and gravel) anyways picked up a partially done bobber from my friend for $400...

I've been fishing around here for a while, so I decided I'd actually join and share my little project. I acquired a 72' frame, swing arm, engine, and carbs for next to nothing from a friend. It wasn't quite the donor bike I was hoping for my original project (street tracker). I happened upon a...

Ok I'm pretty sure I'm missing something im trying to put my wheels back together and it just doesn't feel right. You hopefully can see my axel with the spacers and such attached....I'm almost certain those are all the parts that came out of my wheel....am I wrong in either the arrangement or...

Hoping to swap out my PMA kit...I know you can get them from Mikes for pretty cheap...but I would be very thankful if someone had one I could borrow =)

Ok so I got my PMA kit in from Hugh's the other day and soon I will be looking forward to installing it on my bike. Question though...where is the best place to install the regulator and what is the best method to mount it to the bike with limited amount of fabrication (i.e. I don't want to...

hey if your looking to sell your bobber and its reasonably priced im looking to purchase one so send me some pics or private messages and ill get back to you

Hey I want to get a speedo for my build. I want to get smaller version rather then the bulky original. Anyone know an easy swaps?