Ok so I bought this 1975 xs a few months ago. I did not pay a whole lot for it but it had already had the engine bored out to a 750 and a few parts switched out from newer 650's. So this was perfect because I was not wanting to butcher an original bike. I have a 1976 cb550 for that. Anyway,
I am posting what the bike was when started and will be posting photo's as I go and most likely a lot of questions. Feedback welcome.
First shot is when bought and last two is where I am at now.
So far I have shortened the mufflers,
lowered the rear shocks
dropped the front end and replaced the bars with clip ons (upside down) (I like the profile and feel my back will be safe.)
Switched the foot pegs
cut the side panels (will weld front plate to keep from turning them into air-scoops, which I feel will fuck with the carbs flow)
added a finned extended oil cooler
removed the Yamaha from the clutch cover and stator cover
Switched the tank from the 650 to a XS500
and added a skid plate (I know completely unnecessary - liked the look)
Removed the front fender. I live in AZ and it rains about 5 days a year out here.
Any feedback welcome. If you hate anything on it that's cool but constructive criticism appreciated. I will post as I go along. I really just like the flat track style, brat, bobber and cafe style so I am mixing it up to my taste which I am sure will get under a lot of peoples skin.
I still have a lot of work thinking dual front brakes, seat, lights, tires (possible fairing)
Mechanically the bike seems pretty tight. I took it for a spin when I picked it up and a couple mid build but since the seat has been off I have just seafoamed the gas and fresh oil. Hoping to have it on the street within the next month or so and finish the build by the end of the summer when our riding season gets really nice.
I am posting what the bike was when started and will be posting photo's as I go and most likely a lot of questions. Feedback welcome.
First shot is when bought and last two is where I am at now.
So far I have shortened the mufflers,
lowered the rear shocks
dropped the front end and replaced the bars with clip ons (upside down) (I like the profile and feel my back will be safe.)
Switched the foot pegs
cut the side panels (will weld front plate to keep from turning them into air-scoops, which I feel will fuck with the carbs flow)
added a finned extended oil cooler
removed the Yamaha from the clutch cover and stator cover
Switched the tank from the 650 to a XS500
and added a skid plate (I know completely unnecessary - liked the look)
Removed the front fender. I live in AZ and it rains about 5 days a year out here.
Any feedback welcome. If you hate anything on it that's cool but constructive criticism appreciated. I will post as I go along. I really just like the flat track style, brat, bobber and cafe style so I am mixing it up to my taste which I am sure will get under a lot of peoples skin.
I still have a lot of work thinking dual front brakes, seat, lights, tires (possible fairing)
Mechanically the bike seems pretty tight. I took it for a spin when I picked it up and a couple mid build but since the seat has been off I have just seafoamed the gas and fresh oil. Hoping to have it on the street within the next month or so and finish the build by the end of the summer when our riding season gets really nice.