Zerocmu
XS650 Member
Hey guys I'm new to the site but I wanted to say thanks already for all the valuable information I have read already.
I was given a 1980 xs650 as a trade for some work I did. I'm new to motorcycles but have some experience on cars so I'm trying something new.
It already has a tc bros welded hard tail. I was told there was an small electrical fire last time he started it 5 years ago so I ripped out all the wiring today. I'm looking to go with a bobber style. Minimal electrical, kick start, head light, tail light, brake light and that's it. Once the electrical is done I know I'm going to need to rebuild the carbs too. I'm sure all that barn dust has clogged them up.
If you guys have any suggestions I would love to hear them and I will post a few pictures shortly.
I was given a 1980 xs650 as a trade for some work I did. I'm new to motorcycles but have some experience on cars so I'm trying something new.
It already has a tc bros welded hard tail. I was told there was an small electrical fire last time he started it 5 years ago so I ripped out all the wiring today. I'm looking to go with a bobber style. Minimal electrical, kick start, head light, tail light, brake light and that's it. Once the electrical is done I know I'm going to need to rebuild the carbs too. I'm sure all that barn dust has clogged them up.
If you guys have any suggestions I would love to hear them and I will post a few pictures shortly.