XSJoel
XS650 Junkie
Hey RMS, TheApe wanted me to ask you what front end that is.
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Let's See The XS's
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KentMoney
XS650 Addict
sweet bars missle, you make them yourself?
missile150
XS650 Addict
No. I bought them from this guy's site. Great communication and will build whatever you want. Great price, too. I actually found him on eBay, but bought them through his web site. Much easier to talk to, in my opinion, then through eBay.
http://www.solocustomcycles.com/
Juicyk
Retro
My XS the day I bought it! With 9k miles.
FrankJones
XS650 Member
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Been a long time coming, but I figured I'd finally get around to posting a picture of my XS now that it's running smoothly and starting to look the way I want it to =)
The seat and brake light is awesome! Do tell...
Juicyk
Retro
Electroluminescent cable?
bcthomas
XS650 Addict
No longer a messy garage mock up.
Tanks getting a little shaping bondo for butt welds and seat pan to come.
Leather strap for center gap and need to mount engine to finish jockey linkage welds.
Such a cool build. I'm inspired to motorize my old schwinn now.
bcthomas
XS650 Addict
Mine is getting close. I'm not sure about the pipes yet...may just run headers with internal baffles. I.m mainly waiting on rotor spacers now.
Hoperator
book stains on motor oil
I like her! Very much has the soul of a stock xs but with the fangs of a cafe.Mine is getting close. I'm not sure about the pipes yet...may just run headers with internal baffles. I.m mainly waiting on rotor spacers now.
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
I see more then fangs on that thing! Whats the front break setup you are going to run?
Wicked bike
RMS621
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey sorry haven't been on here in a few days. the forks for from a 2004 GSXR1000 The rims are off a 93 CBR F3
C-Los SD
XS650 Addict
Very cool! What is that rear hub off of?
Sgt Hollywood
Hater Cycles
The rear hub is from an XS1 that was laying around, the sprocket and guard are not installed in photo.
bcthomas
XS650 Addict
Thanks
The brakes are tokico 6-pots and were stock on the 2000 zx6r front end that I have on my XS now. At least I know it will stop.
bcthomas
XS650 Addict
Thanks, trying to keep somewhat of a factory look....at least to those that don't know XS's.
650cafexs
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The tail light I picked up from a company called "Radiantz LED" I gave 'em the dimensions I wanted, and told them what I wanted it to do, and they hooked me up with "Radiantz LED Premium Integratorz." along dual element circuits and what not to set the whole light up as running / brake. The light itself is about 12" overall, and when I hit the turns, the left or right 5" alternate between amber and red - at least that's the plan when I get my solid state unit to work, haha
The SEAT I had made by a guy named Rich who is a literal WIZARD when it comes to custom seat work - he's got a shop here in Kingston, WA which was only about 30 minutes from where I live. I trailered the bike up there with a seat pan I'd made, and he cleaned a few things up on the pan, had me sit on the bike, and went to work adding foam, having me sit on it, and move around til he thought it looked good - sent me into town to eat lunch, and I came back to a finished seat - exactly the way I imagined it!
As far as mounting the tail light goes, I've got an ugly alternate tail piece I welded on to replace my upswept "Special" frame rail. The tail piece I have now comes to a sharp point like this /\, and welded around the outside, I have a half inch thick piece of metal I picked up from a hardware store that I bent, drilled, welded into place, and painted.
I can't take credit for the look though, since the inspiration came from the new TRON movie - main character has a sweet set up on a 2010? Ducati sport 1000GT and aftermarket tail light system dubbed the "FLEDA LEGACY". I think it turned out alright tough
Links for:
Tail light - http://www.radiantz.com/
Seat - http://www.richscustomseats.com/
and the inspiration
- http://www.ducatimonster.org/gallery/data/2029/fleda.jpgFrankJones
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The tail light I picked up from a company called "Radiantz LED" I gave 'em the dimensions I wanted, and told them what I wanted it to do, and they hooked me up with "Radiantz LED Premium Integratorz." along dual element circuits and what not to set the whole light up as running / brake. The light itself is about 12" overall, and when I hit the turns, the left or right 5" alternate between amber and red - at least that's the plan when I get my solid state unit to work, haha
The SEAT I had made by a guy named Rich who is a literal WIZARD when it comes to custom seat work - he's got a shop here in Kingston, WA which was only about 30 minutes from where I live. I trailered the bike up there with a seat pan I'd made, and he cleaned a few things up on the pan, had me sit on the bike, and went to work adding foam, having me sit on it, and move around til he thought it looked good - sent me into town to eat lunch, and I came back to a finished seat - exactly the way I imagined it!
As far as mounting the tail light goes, I've got an ugly alternate tail piece I welded on to replace my upswept "Special" frame rail. The tail piece I have now comes to a sharp point like this /\, and welded around the outside, I have a half inch thick piece of metal I picked up from a hardware store that I bent, drilled, welded into place, and painted.
I can't take credit for the look though, since the inspiration came from the new TRON movie - main character has a sweet set up on a 2010? Ducati sport 1000GT and aftermarket tail light system dubbed the "FLEDA LEGACY". I think it turned out alright tough
Links for:
Tail light - http://www.radiantz.com/
Seat - http://www.richscustomseats.com/
and the inspiration
Ha! Tron is exactly what I was thinking. Looks great!
blackleather650
XS650 Member
[Hello again! Justwanted to thank EVERYONE on this site for ALL the info you've given me for my "76 XS650C! I just posted some pics, and IT LIVES! I got it to start, shut it off, and what do you know...tried to re-start again, AND IT DID! ON ELECTRIC! Then I tried the kick starter...AND IT STARTED ON ONE KICK! Holy Crap! I got a bike! That runs! Thanks, folks, i'm looking forward to many happy years with this beastie! Now, to paint, and install my PAMCO ignition...! And, new tires! LOL! Very happy old guy here, so I'll keep you all informed! See ya soon!
"It's not where you came from, or where you're going, it's the journey between!"
"It's not where you came from, or where you're going, it's the journey between!"
SCHMEEL
OneEye Designs
heres what Ive had going this winter, took 2" off top of seat, chromed pipes, fork lowers, vavle covers, front disc rotor, and paint.
[Hello again! Justwanted to thank EVERYONE on this site for ALL the info you've given me for my "76 XS650C! I just posted some pics, and IT LIVES! I got it to start, shut it off, and what do you know...tried to re-start again, AND IT DID! ON ELECTRIC! Then I tried the kick starter...AND IT STARTED ON ONE KICK! Holy Crap! I got a bike! That runs! Thanks, folks, i'm looking forward to many happy years with this beastie! Now, to paint, and install my PAMCO ignition...! And, new tires! LOL! Very happy old guy here, so I'll keep you all informed! See ya soon!
"It's not where you came from, or where you're going, it's the journey between!"
COOL BEANS!
