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Been surfing around this site and looking for a bike. I have had all sorts of bikes - on and off road but really wanted to build a simple twin to cruise around on. XS650 seemed perfect basis for that. I am based in UK - just outside London and have been looking on eBAy and classifieds for a...

So... here goes, my first project. Album: https://picasaweb.google.com/good2bsims/XS650Project?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPfBitjZ__y2ggE&feat=directlink I picked her up off craigslist. She had been sitting since late '80's. 15k miles on the clock. Cables and controls are shot, rear...

Greetings, been riding for a long time, have limited mechanical skills, (once broke 3 fingers hanging a picture...well, it was a big picture!), gonna look at a '79 and an '83 XS650, both have about 25k miles, stock, both are road worthy. The '83 is $500 more though. Any opinions?

Hello, New guy from Oklahoma here looking to dive into my first XS650 Build. And I have no clue what I'm doing but I'd like to give it a shot and learn along the way. Just wanting to do a basic bob and was planning on using alot of TCBros parts (including having them do the hardtail for me)...

hello all... Just found this site (at work lol) and it seems to be great. I have built a number of bikes in the past. Last year I built up and Ironhead chop (my first american build) didn't really enjoy it as I thought I would and ending trading it for an XS. I love these bikes and I am building...

Hey everyone, This site is unbelievable. I just bought my first XS 3 days ago and can't wait to get started. I found a 1970 roller and runner, as a matter of fact I ran it up and down my street today. I have to make a trip to the DMV tomorrow to get a title ( yeah that was missing) minor detail...

so picked up the bike a little over a week ago and been waiting on some new rubber. meanwhile i cleaned out the tank that had at least 2 year old gas, rebuilt the stuck petcock, flushed brake fluid, changed oil, pods, new battery and spark plugs. got the tires on today and gave it the once...

Hey guys just picked up my first motorcycle its a 1977 xs650. I was looking for one for about a month till I found one that I thought would do the trick. picked it up for $200 with 9,XXX miles on the odometer. Its all stock (for now) but Im planning on making it into a bobber. Been looking...

hello to all Picking up my bike on sunday Just subscribed lots of info on this forum i like it a lot my goal is to have a rephased motor on my bike of course to make it looking better This will be my city street bike 83 XS650 love motorcycles and knives picked up a motor to rebuild

Hi, names chris across the pond in England. Just aquired this little beauty although I think its going to be a bit of a challenge! Tank isnt mounted yet and I've lobbed off the seat waitng for a Biltwell hinge and mono shock.

Hey all. I'm a noobie to this site (although I've been stalking it for about a year). Everyone on here seems very cool and informative, so now that I'm in the process of FINALLY building my bike, I'm comfortable introducing myself. I'm RonnieRotten and I bought my 80 xs650 about a month ago...

Hi fellow XS650 fans,I'm new here (odviously)so please bear with me.In fact this is the first forum I've ever posted on.I've always kinda liked the look and sound of the XS and remember when a friend started riding one many years ago I thought "I'd like to get one of those".Well lo' and...

Hey everyone, just wanted to introduce myself - my name is Mike and I'm from the St. Louis area. I picked up a 73 TX in pretty good condition last week and hope to have it running soon! I am not new to wrenching, but motorcycles are a relatively recent interest of mine. I am also restoring a 71...

Whats up, my name is Jim. I just picked up three XS650's, a 78, 79, and a mint running 81with 12k miles, a couple extra motors and sets of wheels. I have build a couple dragbikes, a killer chopper with an SS124, and now it looks like a couple XS650's. I make custom seats to support my habits...

Hey everyone. Wanted to properly introduce myself. 37 y\o married guy from st.louis with three little crumb snatchers at home. Work as a union chemical operator at a chemical plant. Currently own a HD sportster 48 (sorry everyone) and just bought a 1980 & 1981 xs650 for my first project...

Hey guys, I'm Stefan. From washington dc. Looking to build an xs this summer when I get back home. Until then just lurking mostly. Look forward to becoming an xs member in the near future!

Hey guys! Im new to the forum and just picked up an '81 XS650SH yesterday! drove 3 hours up to PA to pick up this beauty. Only 5700 original miles on the bike and SOOOO clean! I eventually plan to make this a bratstyle/bobber bike but probably won't be changing anything for awhile because it...

Hello,I have been lurking around for awhile and decided to register.I am new to the XS's but not to metrics,as of now I do not have a project but am in the market for a motor to start learning how to rebuild it.Then get started on the other parts. Willie

Ok ...I was just curious what my first post here was and realized I jumped right in with a question and didnt say shit about myself,,, How rude and I apologize. Anyways I`m here in Los angeles area , I started riding on the back of a motoguzzi with my dad when I was 10 or so, been riding since...

Hey all. Just wanted to say hello. I just picked up a 79 XS650. According to the VIN, it's a XS650F. I look forward getting to know some of you as I tear this thing apart!