Let's See The XS's

[gonefishin485]

That cleaned up real nice! Looks fantastic.

thanks, youd be suprised what some 2000 grit sand paper, a harbor frieght polishing kit, some elbow grease and some rustolem paint will do

 

[Trex]

The derby cover is just that..a harley derby cover....had to be modified to fit the curve of the clutch cover..drilled and tapped and sealed with a lil RTV in the threads. 650 central has a kit for 24$ but I couldn't wait and had harley piece sitting in the shop.
The bars...I made them from scratch..as with most of the bike. Few pieces from mikes, 650central and Bungking for the oiltank/elec can kit. Kicker from joewiseguy.com. Norton mufflers from Ebay. I made the rest. Bars, frame plates, bat box, fwd controls, shifter, seat pan, all the mounts and fender braces, etc. Tank from cycleX and modifed the ridge to match the fender and made mounts. Fender from westeagle..chopped and clearanced. cut out the frame gussets and made smoother ones. brake master from a cb750, risers from a cb500t, and custom leather by my Bro John @ Hawyn9Dezyns. Paint by my other Bro Carl @ Vallee Customs. About 450 hours and 2678$ including the original donor purchased for 750$

 

[ironwill]

Mine--

 

[nj1639]

It was well worth the 96 bucks and change.

That was a nKy parts buy. Here's my simple '83

No where near as nice as some but she holds a special place in my existence.

 

[fruhstuck]

Since I just posted pics of my bike elsewhere, I thought I'd share one of the best features found on my bike.

 

[mrkil]

here is the current state of my build

i've had some minor setbacks and i'm lookin for a good running motor or donor bike, just to speed things up a bit

 

[tonyc]

I fired my engine with boyer ignition, Mikes 1 1/4 pipes, no mufflers, or filters, 34 VM carbs, no throttle cable. Battery only on my test stand. So far no leaks. If this remains I will install and ride. Sure sounds good without any unusual noises. Pix will follow thanks TC

 

[Backroader]

Got most of the bugs out now....some small stuff to deal with...it's just about ready to go to the Manitoba Antique Motorcycle Club Rally....my first attempt to enter it into a show and shine....

 

[smokenjoep01]

Heres my shit box! http://s165.photobucket.com/albums/u73/smokenjoep01/revenge run/XS 650/

 

[wurlzy]

New to the site, here's my ride so far........

 

[gentlemanjim]

Very tastefully done. I like the matte finish. Nice front brake too.

 

[inxs]

- wurlzy...is that one of those seats from thailand?

 

[twinsarehot]

- wurlzy...is that one of those seats from thailand?

looks like it, i was looking at those at one point or another. Hows the quality?

 

[cmj317]

Took a bunch of parts, made it into something I could ride within about 5 days. Gonna ride until it gets cold, take it apart, and do it up right. Here's my little rat bike.

Frame, Motor, Forks all put together.

Wheels installed

Handlebars and solid rear struts (for now)

 

[wurlzy]

looks like it, i was looking at those at one point or another. Hows the quality?

Not sure where it came from, it was supplied with the bike when I bought it but just not fitted.
Quality is quite nice. If it is the Thailand one, there's no markings to tell.
Fiberglass base so it's nice and light, and nice covering. Modified one of the original hinge points and fabricated a latching unit opposite.
Not an exact fit but close enough, I think these are meant for the SR500??

 

[inxs]

- does this look like the seat - fom motolanna in thailand?

 

[wurlzy]

- does this look like the seat - fom motolanna in thailand?

Yep, I'd say thats the one

 

[1971XS1inOKC]

78 special built by my dad and I

71 XS1 just picked up (just purchased stock tank and sidecovers going on soon)

 

[Tech7]

This is what mine looks like right now. All that's left is ...everything else!

 

[Classic]

Mine has changed a bit. Bars, grips, brakes, fuel system, vacuum lines, carb holders, and filters.