dj_elite
dj_elite
This is my second XS650 build. My first was a bobber. I picked this bike up from my friend Peter (Ghetto). Not just any bike, but his late father Petes (Rodguy1938) bike. I picked it up with customizing in mind. Nothing crazy, just a quick build since I cant keep anything stock. Once I started though I couldn't stop. I love cars and motorcycles and there is no doubt that this passion was influenced by Pete. Hanging around his shop for years he taught me a bunch whether he knew it or not. Taking Peter and I to numerous car shows getting bit by the custom car world. So it only made sense to not do a simple build. The idea was to build a quick brat. Just kinda snowballed from there. Heres my 2018 summer. 3 months invested, well in my spare time caring for 3 sons.
A little bit of info on the build.
K&N Airpods
Clip on Handlebars
Custom Headlight mounts
Welded on rear hoop with integrated Brake and turn indicators
Kevlar clutch upgrade with springs
All new gaskets on anything I touched
New bearings front and rear wheel
New head bearings
Painted frame
Rebuilt front forks with left caliper mounts chopped off and powder coated
19" front wheel on rear (Omar)
Powder coated gold wheels
New front and rear sprocket
Electronics moved and custom made aluminum electronic covers
Custom Paint job (Nissan Skyline Blue)
Custom front led blinkers
Custom gauge bracket with custom indicator lights and mount
Powder coated triple trees
Polished side covers
Custom welded exhaust with titanium heat wrap
Extended kickstand
Nitrogen rear adjustable suspension
Cafe seat with custom mounts
Hand painted Yamaha emblems
Powder coated headlight bucket
Custom license plate bracket/mount with lights
I have since redone the clutch pushrod seal and added the single long pushrod
Added baffles to exhaust for better backpressure
Added Billet aluminum mirrors for safety
A little bit of info on the build.
K&N Airpods
Clip on Handlebars
Custom Headlight mounts
Welded on rear hoop with integrated Brake and turn indicators
Kevlar clutch upgrade with springs
All new gaskets on anything I touched
New bearings front and rear wheel
New head bearings
Painted frame
Rebuilt front forks with left caliper mounts chopped off and powder coated
19" front wheel on rear (Omar)
Powder coated gold wheels
New front and rear sprocket
Electronics moved and custom made aluminum electronic covers
Custom Paint job (Nissan Skyline Blue)
Custom front led blinkers
Custom gauge bracket with custom indicator lights and mount
Powder coated triple trees
Polished side covers
Custom welded exhaust with titanium heat wrap
Extended kickstand
Nitrogen rear adjustable suspension
Cafe seat with custom mounts
Hand painted Yamaha emblems
Powder coated headlight bucket
Custom license plate bracket/mount with lights
I have since redone the clutch pushrod seal and added the single long pushrod
Added baffles to exhaust for better backpressure
Added Billet aluminum mirrors for safety
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