Let's See The XS's

[schlakeandbake308]

had a photographer friend take some good pics for the bike, figured id share

 

[wrenchjohns]

Here's a couple pics; 2 years back and now. to all who voted for the XS1, many thanks john

 

[1lowdiesel]

My 78

 

[Zeppelin654]

Here is how I bought it 3 months ago

Here is how it looks now:

too bad can't get it to start anymore!! No more spark!

 

[Chopped HS]

 

[Vincenthdfan]

 

[wrmdovr]

Zep.....the transformation on your bike is awesome......i really love that style.

 

[Zeppelin654]

Thank you very much. I'm thinking about stretching the forks to 6 over. I don't know though. Maybe I should paint the tank first. I can't decide!!!!

 

[wrmdovr]

wowee......! re-raking the neck to accomodate that frontend.......maybe a sugar bear-ish affair? long bikes are always a favorite. hell man.....i dig the dirty look.....slap some clear on that bad-boy and call 'er good!

 

[weekendrider]

The little feed hauler. 3 sack max. High's in 40's but the sun is out. How could I resist.

 

[650Skull]

Head-pipes look good

 

[halfmile]

The little feed hauler. 3 sack max. High's in 40's but the sun is out. How could I resist.View attachment 92586

Hi Weekendrider. What fork gators are those? Thanks, Halfmile.

 

[weekendrider]

Thanks skull.

Halfmile I don't remember the brand. They were old stock I found in an independent shop.

 

[weekendrider]

New Year's day ride, 48 and breezy. A short (21 miles) jaunt round the neighborhood.
The '77 using oil is closest to the door.

 

[Michaelo]

Well you don't see much of the XS, but this is what I rode in today, monsoonal trough is here and the fear of being belted by lightning was real....not nice at all

 

[wrmdovr]

WOW! that is truely epic! certainly brings new meaning to grabbing life with both hands! you sir have bigger cojones than most and certainly me!

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Eiyow, I've seen clouds like that in Kansas, with a tornado hiding in the back...

 

[Michaelo]

you could cut the air with a knife, bloody hot and steamy, the rain did fall.

 

[Jack Nicholls]

Early days... Just started with this one!
Hopefully have a "before and after" in a few months!

 

[wolds]

member: 3530"]Wolds Please post more photos when its finished. I think the 750SS fairing looks great.[/QUOTE]

So it's been awhile since I've uploaded pictures and although the bike isn't painted yet I've made a lot of progress on the project. I currently have the engine out of the frame for the first time since the bike was new and in the process of installing Mikes XS big bore kit, Shell #1 grind cam, head work, and a hydraulic clutch slave. Here's a few pictures.