Let's See The XS's

[rhysbud]

Speedy Gonzalez?

Yes, the mascot of the grouse mouse haha

Awesome bike! What seat/rear tail lamp did you use and how did you mount the seat? Were you able to retain the rear loop on the frame as is?

Rear seat is a xr750 replica style fiberglass item. Mounted it with some m6 bolts from underneath, nothing special but had to shorten the rear hoop a fair bit. You can see it properly in this clip

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Well done, Rhys. Love the backround music, and that *stealth* headlight/ number plate setup...

 

[Mailman]

That's a beautifully done bike, and it sounds SUPER nice! Well done!

 

[jradvantage]

Before and after pic of my 1980. Got it a couple months ago. Turns out the ugly was only skin deep!

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

Before and after pic of my 1980. Got it a couple months ago. Turns out the ugly was only skin deep!View attachment 110198

Great transformation !

 

[Mailman]

Before and after pic of my 1980. Got it a couple months ago. Turns out the ugly was only skin deep!View attachment 110198

Ahhh.....that's better!

 

[CBJamie]

Yes much better.

 

[dts66]

I bought a partially done cafe Racer. Going to finish and ride the hell out of it.

 

[CBJamie]

Looks fairly complete. Does she run?

 

[dts66]

Looks fairly complete. Does she run?

As far as I know it runs. It kicks over fine. I've stripped it and am getting it powder coated next week. Replacing the wiring harness. Have also bought signal lights and a tail light and rear sets. Will start reassembly soon.

 

[Moonmanzn]

My 78 rephased bobber with 1952 BSA plunger back end...she is still being built. Also my second in charge in the background

 

[azman857]

Moonmanzn, in the chair off to the right, is that catus?

 

[Rented Mule]

Before and after pic of my 1980. Got it a couple months ago. Turns out the ugly was only skin deep!View attachment 110198

What handle bar did you use to upgrade your bike? I’m in the process of replacing my 78 SE rotor tiller bars with something a little less taxing.

 

[Moonmanzn]

Moonmanzn, in the chair off to the right, is that catus?

Lol it is indeed....

 

[jradvantage]

What handle bar did you use to upgrade your bike? I’m in the process of replacing my 78 SE rotor tiller bars with something a little less taxing.

They are Bikemaster European Bars. $26.00 on Amazon, but you can get them just about anywhere.

 

[jetmechmarty]

They are Bikemaster European Bars. $26.00 on Amazon, but you can get them just about anywhere.

Mike's XS has them, $20.
https://www.mikesxs.net/chassis/handlebars.html

 

[Rented Mule]

They are Bikemaster European Bars. $26.00 on Amazon, but you can get them just about anywhere.

JR, Did you add electric heat to the grips? I’m having difficulty differentiating the bike wiring from tree limbs in the photo.

 

[jradvantage]

JR, Did you add electric heat to the grips? I’m having difficulty differentiating the bike wiring from tree limbs in the photo.

Ha ha! No, I didn't add heated grips. I re-used the grips that were on the mini-apehangers. Eventually, I will install Siligrips. I have them on my other 650 and I love them. I have heated grips on my V-Strom and while I like the warmth, the grips themselves aren't very comfortable. When the heated grips crap out on the V-Strom, I'm going with Siligrips there. too. Can you tell I'm a fan of the Siligrips?

 

[azman857]

Lol it is indeed....

Reason I ask is because I didn't expect to see cactus in the UK. Around here(Tucson AZ) they are almost weeds.
Back to your XS..That rear suspension is not something one sees very often. Well done! I trust your 2nd in charge gave his(or her) nod of approval on your ride. Ride ON!

 

[Moonmanzn]

Reason I ask is because I didn't expect to see cactus in the UK. Around here(Tucson AZ) they are almost weeds.
Back to your XS..That rear suspension is not something one sees very often. Well done! I trust your 2nd in charge gave his(or her) nod of approval on your ride. Ride ON!

Lol they can only come outside in summer other wise they spend their life above the heater on the window sill. Yeah bit different lol and my 2IC loves it.