Let's See The XS's

[phillycyclocross]

One more

 

[rinkman07]

One more

Got any write ups or references you used for that inverted fork swap?

Mark

 

[phillycyclocross]

Got any write ups or references you used for that inverted fork swap?

Mark

Nope. Bought it like that. Previous owner said it was off a YZF R6 and that it swapped right out. Not sure I believe him as I can tell someone had to at least weld on some fork stops. So who knows. Works good though.

 

[rinkman07]

They do look like they are off an R6 now that you say that. Yeah, from what I have read there aren't any inverted forks that are a direct swap, but either way that looks great man! I can't stop staring at your bike

Mark

 

[Airwolfie]

Got any write ups or references you used for that inverted fork swap?

Mark

Here's how I did mine, still have to sort the brakes, fender and stops.....

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30130

 

[phillycyclocross]

Here's how I did mine, still have to sort the brakes, fender and stops.....

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30130

Nice write up. Makes me wonder what was done to mine to get it to work.

 

[XS650DL]

Here is my '77. I bought it new in March '78. Have enjoyed it for almost 37 years!
Jardine 2 into 1 muffler, Gary Bang large-finned aluminum header clamps, Koni shocks, drilled brake disc, VM-34 Mikunis, K&N filters,
Side covers modified to fit around filters, Halogen Light, superbike handlebars (with "Bar-Snake), in this photo (recently changed back to stock bars) Tapered roller bearings in steering head. Home-made crankcase breather.
All unnecessary cast letters like "Kickstarter", and numbers like the shift pattern around the shift-shaft have been ground off and the cases polished.

 

[FrankJones]

Long time reader of this great forum. Finally found my XS this weekend! $1200. It had an electrical problem that I sorted out the same day. 1980

 

[kt650]

Im new to this forum,but not xs's.Heres my '77650,i built it 33yrs ago.Its pretty much unchanged since,even the paint.It has a 750 kit,34 mikuni's,@hooker pipe.I blew out a rear shock so i bought a set of rfy's,they seem to work good.I originaly built it for drag racing @had put an early model close ratio trans in it,but recently changed it back over.

 

[Downeaster]

FrankJones and kt650 those are both VERY nice examples of the breed.

 

[Unfocused]

FrankJones, that is a sweet find.

 

[tkurt]

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My bike (like most) is a work in progress, but its about time I put a picture up on this thread.

Lucky to be in a place where I can ride daily

 

[FrankJones]

Hey thanks, I'm surprised at how much these machines just keep revving up making power up top. I keep this one at work to go on the lunch rides.
I bought this xs750 gas tank a few years ago. It has just been sitting on my fire place. Haha
It was pretty cool to throw it on the bike for the first time. Feels good to finally be a part of the forum!

 

[pahako]

Looks better with the 750 tank.

 

[pcoumbe]

That's an old beast Frank, I love it, I hope you keep on enjoying it just the way it is.

 

[XS650DL]

I think it looks better with the black tank. To each his own.

 

[NIC NIC NIC Indians]

 

[ricco]

my 650XS racer project

 

[Paulrxs650]

Ricco, that's very nice. Well done!

 

[hotdog]

Wheres the tail section from Ricco.?? Looks great.

my 650XS racer project