Let's See The XS's

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Oh, yeah, IllusiveJack. Super cool!

Your tank graphics reminds me of a Quake II wallpaper...

 

[Paulrxs650]

Nice work Jack

 

[kevith]

As everyone can see it´s a work in progress... But some new downpipes and a few other bits it´l be fine.

 

[John_B]

Gold rims look cool!

 

[kevith]

Gold rims look cool!

Thanks man! The previous owner had it from new, and he had them anodized right from the beginning.

 

[mason s]

1976, hughs pma, points, simplified everything. lots of changes over the few years I've had it. bought it as an unfinished cafe with duct taped wiring, no seat & a 750 tank. how she sits as of now. love this old gal.

 

[rev25]

first post but just finished this up. got alot of help from this forum. still more to do but atleast i can ride for now.

 

[karbo]

79 650 Special-Twin Mikunis, Pamco, Twin pipes, Radian swingarm, 19"rear wheel, Maxxis flat track tires, Custom decals of my own design. Fiberglass body work. 1" foam added to seat. Wrapped in yellow.

 

[jdreich]

Here is one I just finished and love riding

And another from a couple years ago which I'm sad to have sold

Cheers, JD

 

[swri]

 

[weekendrider]

JD I've been through Ames a couple of times, would have been a highlight to have seen one of your bikes. Nice work.
The seat rails are completely new pipe? Or were pie sections cut out of the originals to get them lowered?
The seat rails are the same on both?

 

[halfmile]

Hi All. First post on the new format.

I added the fluids today and so far no leaks. If it passes the overnight test I`ll check the mag timing again and try to start it tomorrow. Maybe ride it around the block?

 

[jdreich]

JD I've been through Ames a couple of times, would have been a highlight to have seen one of your bikes. Nice work.
The seat rails are completely new pipe? Or were pie sections cut out of the originals to get them lowered?
The seat rails are the same on both?

Thanks so much!
I cut out the seat rails completely and bent up some new tubing and tigged it in. I really like the drop seat aesthetic and being able to still have the comfort of shocks rather than a hard tail. Here is a triumph I did that on as well.

On the first bike I cut out the front part of the frame and raised it about 5 inches, changing the rake a bit as well.

Have a good one!

 

[mason s]

Thanks so much!
I cut out the seat rails completely and bent up some new tubing and tigged it in. I really like the drop seat aesthetic and being able to still have the comfort of shocks rather than a hard tail. Here is a triumph I did that on as well.
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On the first bike I cut out the front part of the frame and raised it about 5 inches, changing the rake a bit as well.

Have a good one!

love this triumph, & the others. great work man. makes me want to go a similar route with my next xs.

 

[totalgearhead]

So I haven't posted in ages, but I do check in every now and again. Here is my "finished" product. My '79 that I have gone through and made to my vision. I just completed the first try on the seat. Thx.

 

[Ballsout]

 

[Ballsout]

 

[colecrazy]

Here's a little something I just picked up. Don't ask to many questions cause I don't know a lot about it.

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• Jul 7, 2016
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• colecrazy
• Jul 7, 2016
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[TwoManyXS1Bs]

... Don't ask to many questions cause I don't know a lot about it...

No questions? Won't be easy with that oil tank...

 

[colecrazy]

No questions? Won't be easy with that oil tank...

Tank hides the battery...