non-xs650

  1. Sonnylynnvick75

    Last night I scored a storage unit find.

    I looked at the craigslist parts and accesories page and I saw an ad for Kawasaki motorcycle (parts). The listing said: Selling a late 60's early 70's Kawasaki H1 H2? Motorcycle and extra frame for parts, no title. Motor cranks over, that's all I know about the condition. And by that I knew...
  2. Sonnylynnvick75

    I'd like to apologize for my hiatus

    Hey guys, I'm back on here somewhat, I'd like to apologize for my hiatus. Some may remember me from my cafre build 2 years ago. I was a ritualistic poster and contributor for awhile. This past summer my grandfather who was also my best friend, who helped me build my bike commited suicide. It has...
  3. A

    What do you all think about the new Ducati Scrambler?

    Since I am a Ducati fan as well as a vintage Yamaha fan, I follow their new models closely. The Superbikes are just becoming too fast, so I focus more on the more basic models, and I really like the new Ducati Scrambler. It seems to be an honest, classic looking, lightweight and reasonably...
  4. MrYeats

    M18

    Here is some progress on the M18. I had a devil of a time trying to figure out how to mount the rear wheel..It rolls now!
  5. hard_y_rd

    Spambot/Onxbwdewer

    Moderators want to check this guy out. He's cluttering the forum with nonsense.
  6. C

    so i was in vegas last week....

    just happened to see a motorcycle auction... first pic....built by a mr. shell thuet. no big deal. so many bikes....so little time. my phone went dead so i couldnt get more pics. must have been like 300 bikes....Oddly. no xs650 besides the dirt trackers. no guzzi twins either. and a...
  7. XSLeo

    New Calender

    Just wanted to say I got my 2015 calendar. Very nice, well done. Leo
  8. MrYeats

    fuel in exhaust`

    I just started my xj550 today for the first time. I saw and felt, smelled, fuel coming out exhaust pipe #1 at the collector. Carb issues?
  9. S

    Dare not compare!! TX650/KZ750 Twin

    Hi all, i've just joined in. Been reading your forum for a while and loving it. Now this is dangerous territory for a newbie but bugger it... So question is i'm looking at getting a 73' TX 650 or 70's KZ750 Twin ( i think it's late 70's) and i would love some feedback if anyone has ridden...
  10. MrYeats

    XJ project "Wayward Child"

    You can track the process of this at my website www.mryeats.com. It is a xj550 I got a few weeks back, here are some pix of how I received it and current status...
  11. J

    1947 Velocette

    Not a Yamaha nor mine... Just a pretty bike I was able to slobber on while at a business lunch..
  12. W

    What a load of crap

    I bought a master cylinder off fleabay, and specifically picked a seller that had the item stateside so it wouldn't take 3 weeks. USPS took 8 fricking days just to get it out of California, then another 5 to get it to Des Moines, Iowa. It sat in limbo for another week there, and they lost it...
  13. richardthemotorcycle1

    Interesting:

    Hey guys came across this for sale on internet and thought it was interesting because it kooks like a smaller version of an XS. 1983 Yamaha 49cc moped.
  14. J

    Cushman

    I seen a 1959 Cushman today that an elderly gentleman had restored. He had fitted the thing with a Vanguard V Twin motor. It was putting out nearly double the HP of a stock Cushman. The scooter looked showroom clean. He started it up and drove off and it sounded a lot like a Harley. Very...
  15. hard_y_rd

    What's this BSA worth?

    Seen this the other day and was wondering what kind money this is worth. It's not mine, was thinking on buying it though.http://www.kijiji.ca/v-moto-chopper/edmundston/bsa-a65/1022288361?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
  16. J

    what kind of bike is this

    Does any one know what kind of bike this is? Is it a stock bike or a little custom? I keep seeing it in a add in wrench and really like it.
  17. J

    picture question

    Man, some of you guys take some great pics. These pics and videos are very useful to people with questions on how something goes back together and such. I want to be able to have that capability myself of taking good quality pics without breaking the bank on a expensive camera. So, my...
  18. jtrip72

    Yamaha Bolt

    http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelgallerylib/682/1/0/gallery.aspx Thoughts? Opinions? I like it. Wouldn't buy one but I like it. I know Harley has their own "Street Bikes" coming out. Will be interesting to see how many sell.
  19. R

    Xs1100 purchase

    I'm looking at buying an xs1100 and am looking for a little guidance. The concerns I have from the post below id the mileage on the bike and the do it yourself work that has been done. It does look like the guy did a good job but would love some outside advice. Thanks...
  20. T

    Please Help me ID this Maxim

    Hi all, New to this forum and could use some help.. I am considering buying this bike... See Pic.. Couple of concerns.. 1... What model is this? :wtf: It looks like a Maxim X, I think, the 750 model but it has according to the owner the 650... He said this was done at the...
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