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I have always wanted to build a custom bike someday. Well, someday is today. As soon as I saw the Brat Kit by Monstercraftsman I knew that had to be it. I bought a good condition '81 about a month ago and have been documenting progress. This is my first build so I want/need the criticism...

Day one 9/10/2013

So picked up this 1980 g from a client of mine exactly 3 years ago this month. After a lot of blood sweat and beers, and help from many of you out there, Shes finally complete and on the road.. The transformation is exactly what I wanted.. Just wanted to share and Thank everyone who helped along...

The Picture Game! (PLEASE READ RULES) I found this game on another forum and thought it was a lot of fun..so without further adieu; here are the rules. GENERAL RULES: 1. Be the first to complete the current challenge. 2. Motorcycle MUST be an XS 3. Poster MUST be the owner of the XS 4...

My father-in-law got some old motorcyles for my husband, to ride to work, etc. One is a 1980 Yamaha XS650, this bike needed a new stator but was in running condition when his dad got it. The other is a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim, this bike needed work done to the carborators, but was also in...

Hello, I wanted to share my 79 XS that I built over the 2011 winter. I have been enjoying this bike since the day I bought it. here are some pictures

quicky question. I cannot find any image or description that explains which way round the rear wheel adjusters fit.! I have searched the forum without luck. The adjusters have a thin side and a thickened side that the axle fits through. Does the thick side go outside the dropouts ? or do...

ok so what have I left out now dammit :doh:

A few signed poster I have: And my buddy leading Springer and Morehead: Yeah, it's Photoshopped, just cool IMHO

Just got back my wheels from getting chrome today.. here they are.. bling bling lol. really made my cafe/bobber come to life.. still have alot more to send to chrome and out to powered coating.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Original-Unrestored-1973-Yamaha-XS650-TX650-Survivor-/130967727674?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid=555012&algo=PW.MBE&ao=1&asc=298&meid=712324722110953350&pid=100034&prg=1079&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=300942764042&&forcev4exp=true#v4-45 Thought I'd share this...

Wired up some DCC Mini gauges and used the DCC mount had to redrill a new set of holes on the mount to fit the xs but i think it turned out great. also wired in the backlight to the headlight on/off switch.

Hey there! I'm pretty new to all of this but I just wanted to share my recent fun and games. I recently purchased an '81 XS650 Special as my first bike and have been having a blast riding and updating some of the things necessary. Over the weekend, it was time to get rid of the really...

Click on Hal26 above my pic and then View Public Profiles (first on the list) to see albums

Well i have what i think my bike to be wired up correctly, i have a spark but it wont run? Also i know im missing a piece on my carbs but i was also wondering how does this work with a slide throttle? On my old bike when you pull the throttle this part moves also to let air in but on this set of...

posted pictures of bike I listed in classified for sale and added extra info as to the question of the bikes condition all I do know its been in storage since 1998 ive had it in my possession over three years and it hasent been touch by anyone yet:thumbsup:

Well I've been lurking on here posting a little but mostly researching. I've been turning wrenches on my own 80 xs650 bobber project and have been able to ride it a bit. While stuck in traffic on my bobber after the local July 4th fireworks I was stopped by a guy who said he knew someone...

so i have a 1978 xs650 and i cant seem to get the rear master cylinder to work. i have taken it apart and cleaned it multiple times. all of the components seem to be in good shape, but for some reason it wont pump fluid. everything inside the master cylinder is clean and nothing should be...

I found a 1972 nearby and it had a fiberglass body I've never seen. Dude said it called a tracer body. Caught my attention, said it was running two years ago. The price is decent I was just wondering if you guys could let me know if its worth messing with and of any value? Thanks guys

i was browsing some old pics today and thought it would be fun to start a thread 'showcasing' some of our beloved previous owner's handywork or lack of. please feel free to post your fav's! some of these i've posted before... this is from a little ktm 50. the po had welded on...