non-xs650

Id like to build an XS500 for fun whilst i perfect my 650 build. I dont know a ton about the 500 just that i like a few things about them. How hard are these to come by .. clearly from what ive searched locally theyre not as abundant as a 650.. im just hoping im not going to be searching for...

It's actually for a cb500/550/4 honda, but it will work on the XS if you just ignore the second ignition coil. any ?'s just axe me. Kinda fuzzy...not sure how to fix that on here.

I finally came across a deal on craiglist to fix up and flip to subsidize my 650. I'll admit, this bike ('92 Kawasaki Ninja EX500) would probably take top honors in a "Fugliest Bike" contest but I got it for a mere $250. I'm intending to flip it next spring and continue upgrading/replacing...

just curious if there are any other folks in the area, im in medford

Found this on another forum...would be cool to cut it out.

I had an Iranian guy come up to me out of the blue the other day and make some nice and friendly comments about my bike, which were appreciated. Then he said "I have never seen a bike that size in Iran as its illegal":yikes: He wasn't exactly sure but thought that the maximum engine size...

I've lusted after the w650s that came out in 99, 2000 and 01 but ran across this . Very interesting.Wonder if it will make it to the US?

hey guys. im new here so i apologize. im a senior in high school and i cut up and restore 60's fords for my job and i just purchased a 1979 Yamaha XS400 with a siezed engine for $150. the little kickstart support girdle in the block is cracked off. :banghead::doh: bad idea for a purchase? please...

the tire seems very slim for a rear. since it is shaft driven and not much room for clearance, could you put a thicker rear tire on the bike?

In another thread, Jesse James got brought up. I guess our boy Jesse is a distant relative of the original bank bad boy. He sure resembles him, I'll say that. I really am a descendant of Kit Carson (a great great grandfather I think, I don't know why he was go great-great, maybe he had a...

i met this guy at a car show and i guess hes the original owner of my 73.he rode it stock with 10 over forks.i imagine that looked ridiculous!anyways heres some pics of his xs1100 bagger he built

As a 19 year old with little to no money, I must admit to something that will be my downfall. I DO NOT GET RID OF MOTORCYCLES, I simply put them out of view of my mother. When I bought my '75 the deal was I had to sell my blown up Suzuki DR 350. Well while off at school I found an excellent deal...

Just came across this video, kinda thought it was entertaining. Glad there are subtitles .... http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=21816 New to me atleast john

Before: After: Gloss black with Spray Max clear, it's not perfect but it's decent.

I think this is supercool! http://vimeo.com/15211934 Hope you like, check the paintjobs!!

HD Ironhead my dad is building on his back patio. He's fabricating all of his own brackets, doing all of his own welding, primed the tank and has started the wiring himself. I say this because my dad is 69 years old and I hope that when im his age I know half of what he knows. I try my best to...

One of the few things ive found over at JJ that didnt steam my clams.. 2 Brothers restore their dads '69 Norton Commando and surprise him with it. Awesome video .. amazing. Luke

Picked up a basket case 81 xs400. Aside from compression and spark (little black boxes worry me) what else should I look for. Are there any notoriously bad things with these little guys? And would anyone know the thread pitch for the top-clamp bolt for the triple tree? more to...

.....more like yer little sister's!!! Well I startin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, so I thought Id thow up some pics of what I do when Im not choppin!! This bike is an '80 XS400 Special II, it belongs to a friend of mine (she's also my tattoo artist, I love trading labor!!)...

This bike was STOLEN in Calgary Alberta last night ...if you see it or parts of it let me know ... The guy really didn't deserve to have this happen , http://www.xs650.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3129&stc=1&d=1285333941 BACK WITH IT"S OWNER!