bennecc
XS650 Enthusiast
I was planning on maybe putting the bike on ebay once it starts to warm up, but I figure I may as well put it on here first and see what happens.
Here is a link to a full album:
http://picasaweb.google.com/CooperBennett/XS650CafeRacer?feat=directlink
This is a cafe racer converted from a 1981 xs650 Special II. Some of the things I have done to it:
I also have a 2-1 exhaust (not sure what make) for the bike that I will throw in; it has surface rust but should look good wrapped. Also, the bike is set up kickstart only but I do have the starter motor & gears to go along with the bike. The bike is not perfect but it charges and rides good and it deserves to be with someone who can maintain it. I stripped one of the holes in the front cam chain guide so the screw doesn't tighten down and a little oil leaks out the hole when warm; it could probably be fixed with some jb weld or obviously the cam chain guide could be replaced for a proper solution. I just put a rag under it after I park it. I definitely get plenty of compliments and rubber necking when I take it out.
The bike is currently located in Birmingham, AL and it has a clear Tennessee title. The bike can be picked up here in Birmingham or I may be able to trailer it and deliver it within the southeast.
Interested buyers feel free to message me with questions or if there is a photo or video that you would like me to take. Thanks for looking!
Here is a link to a full album:
http://picasaweb.google.com/CooperBennett/XS650CafeRacer?feat=directlink
This is a cafe racer converted from a 1981 xs650 Special II. Some of the things I have done to it:
- New .25 OS pistons/rings (about 12000 miles before rebuild, only 60 miles since)
- New cam chain & cam chain guide
- New valve seals, freshly lapped valves
- New seals/gaskets throughout
- PAMCO ignition
- New coils from MikesXS
- New plug caps w/ NGK Iridium plugs
- Carbs completely rebuilt
- Forks rebuilt w/ new fork seals, fork boots
- Fork damper valves (like Racetech cartridge emulators)
- EMGO reverse cone shorty mufflers
- New headlight, mini aluminum turn signals, LED tail light
- New cables
- Custom built fiberglass cafe seat that converts for 2-up riding! (see photo in album)
- Battery/electronics relocated underneath the seat
- Completely rewired w/ soldered connections
- Mini gauges with custom LED idiot lights
- new rear shocks
- 18" aluminum rims front and rear
- New (65 miles) Bridgestone Spitfire rubber front & rear
- New O-ring drive chain
- New brake pads & brake shoes
- Front caliper freshly rebuilt
- Replaced brake rotor with slotted xs1100 rotor
- XS750 special gas tank with new dual manual petcocks
- Hella Supertone dual horns (1 hidden)
- Custom black paint with sparkle silver stripes & white pinstripe detail
I also have a 2-1 exhaust (not sure what make) for the bike that I will throw in; it has surface rust but should look good wrapped. Also, the bike is set up kickstart only but I do have the starter motor & gears to go along with the bike. The bike is not perfect but it charges and rides good and it deserves to be with someone who can maintain it. I stripped one of the holes in the front cam chain guide so the screw doesn't tighten down and a little oil leaks out the hole when warm; it could probably be fixed with some jb weld or obviously the cam chain guide could be replaced for a proper solution. I just put a rag under it after I park it. I definitely get plenty of compliments and rubber necking when I take it out.
The bike is currently located in Birmingham, AL and it has a clear Tennessee title. The bike can be picked up here in Birmingham or I may be able to trailer it and deliver it within the southeast.
Interested buyers feel free to message me with questions or if there is a photo or video that you would like me to take. Thanks for looking!
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