Shorty
XS650 Enthusiast
Im another newbie on here. Always wanted an XS but was never able to find one when I had a few bucks. Built a few bikes in the past including a KZ250 bobber 3 years ago. I've always built cars and always got a project. Last year I sold my bagged and suicided Toyota truck for a 64 Caddy Limo that Im also building...
Anyway, enough about me. I had a rough few years financially and mentally and wanted to get a new project...But had no funds to get anything. A long time friend wrote me and said I got a project if you want it, Trade you for some body and paint work on some tanks (Went to school for Autobody, Paint and custom fab)
And so it begins.
This bike has been passed around like the town whore. I think even a few members on a few other forums I frequent have had it. Theres not much left, so the XS Purists shouldnt be too upset for cutting up a early bike. Its a 72 XS2. No wiring to speak of, No carbs, no rear wheel, no brakes, no cables, no tank, etc etc etc. But I am still super excited. The XS650 has been on my bucket list for a while
Here it is when I first got back to the house on easter Sunday
The extra 447 motor that was included
And the original numbers matching 72 motor. Which was seized when I got it. After letting some goodies soak in the cylinders for a day it actually broke free and had good compression. I know the 447s are supposed to be better motors and parts easier to come by. So Im planning on cleaning up the known good motor and swapping it out. Plus Im sure if this motor was seized for so long there is more damage inside
More updates as soon as I get all my new pics uploaded... Sorry, no internet at home all on my phone haha
Anyway, enough about me. I had a rough few years financially and mentally and wanted to get a new project...But had no funds to get anything. A long time friend wrote me and said I got a project if you want it, Trade you for some body and paint work on some tanks (Went to school for Autobody, Paint and custom fab)
And so it begins.
This bike has been passed around like the town whore. I think even a few members on a few other forums I frequent have had it. Theres not much left, so the XS Purists shouldnt be too upset for cutting up a early bike. Its a 72 XS2. No wiring to speak of, No carbs, no rear wheel, no brakes, no cables, no tank, etc etc etc. But I am still super excited. The XS650 has been on my bucket list for a while
Here it is when I first got back to the house on easter Sunday
The extra 447 motor that was included
And the original numbers matching 72 motor. Which was seized when I got it. After letting some goodies soak in the cylinders for a day it actually broke free and had good compression. I know the 447s are supposed to be better motors and parts easier to come by. So Im planning on cleaning up the known good motor and swapping it out. Plus Im sure if this motor was seized for so long there is more damage inside
More updates as soon as I get all my new pics uploaded... Sorry, no internet at home all on my phone haha