Let's See The XS's

[realgone]

Tron- we were almost the ONLY bikes out there, let alone smallest. Highest temperatures we saw were around 13 degrees C, coldest around 1 degree Celsius at night. No windshields, or heated vests. Just longjohns and visors. Pretty stupid, but hey, it was an adventure.

Hotrdd- You gotta do it!

gggGary- I'm the stache! It's usually waxed and primped into handlebar submission, but the cold and the wind and the Dumb and Dumber snot trails really took their toll.

 

[gggGary]

realgone I was thinking you guys had that cold to the bone look, that only a motorcyclist gets!

 

[hotrdd]

I'll add the ride to my bucket list but first I need to get the bike dialed in and the shifter fixed. Maybe in some warmer weather, but then again in the mountains the weather changes every 5 minutes.

 

[TXTracker]

Took it out today and made a small video.. I just wanted to hear it from the "outside"..

 

[Lester]

Took it out today and made a small video.. I just wanted to hear it from the "outside"..

Takk for en fin inspirasjons video!

 

[BruceDeuce]

TXTracker for a minute there I was hoping you were going to do an ENDO when you were pulling up to the camera.

 

[bbancsov]

A pic from when i ran out of gas, first time she's run in 6 months. Build is still on-going

 

[bbillington]

fabbed a mirror/bracket today and thought I'd share. A lot of bikes from Japan have mounts like this... it's a great way to have a usable mirror without resorting to a bar end. I kinda dig it. Nevermind the broken lever..... I have a spare.

 

[benway0007]

im getten there

 

[Lester]

fabbed a mirror/bracket today and thought I'd share. A lot of bikes from Japan have mounts like this... it's a great way to have a usable mirror without resorting to a bar end. I kinda dig it. Nevermind the broken lever..... I have a spare.

Real nice, and nice shot too. The japanees builders sure are getting the hang of building bikes and creating their own style along the way.

Just wondering if you are running a 19"mag in the rear... got another shot to share of you bike.... looks alot like a bike I can appreciate.

thanks

 

[bbillington]

It's an 18" rear drum... 21" front


Please post some pics of your pan!

 

[kazoom]

Greetings from denmark
this is my xs650 from 75 still in the making
needs headlight, taillight, licenseplate mount and a trip to the saddle smith.

 

[Downeaster]

Nice, Kazoom!

 

[resto]

almost there.

View attachment 21072

 

[tonyc]

Resto It looks great! With some baloney Brit mufflers it would look like a Trumpet.

 

[gentlemanjim]

Pretty cool. How'd yo get the Triumph/Yamaha replica badge?

 

[tonyc]

He made it.

 

[TurboFarviknugn]

Spent some time out in the garage with my 2 favorite toys, and a few brews, ready for another week at the ol'salt mine.

 

[Lester]

bbillington.....

Please post some pics of your pan!

Thanks for posting the pictures bbillington.... amazing bike!

Here is a couple shots of the Pan.... its real plain and as original I could get it 15 yeras ago. I've had it since 1994.... I was just a kid when I got it.... I've almost sold it a few times but I knew I would regret it so.... I'll just hang on to it and stick to cheaper other bikes...

Also attached a picture of the Dneper, my winter bike, it now sports a BMW r60 motor and steel stud knob tires, its ready to run.... "just" need to sort out the electrics.... LOL.

To justify this post I will also attach the 650s.... both are witer projects, one for me one for the wife.

 

[bbillington]

^^^^ lovely! The bit of striping on the Dnepr is a great touch. Great bikes. Is the Dnepr two wheel drive?