XSFazz
XS650 Addict
Hey guys!
My name is Mark, I am new to bikes after being in the car game for a while (and still). My girlfriend has a 1976 Honda CB360T that we transformed into a beautiful cafe racer and she has been begging me to be her riding partner for a while and get my own project. After a good bit of searching and trying to find the right bike for my introduction into the wonderful world of motorcycle riding, I was steered towards the Yamaha XS650 model as it is incredibly easy to work on and fairly light for a 650.
I became familiar with the different trim levels and decided I wanted a Special model, so I found a 1978 XS650 Special with 11k miles about an hour from me. Here's what it looks like after bringing it home.
I am putting the superbike bars back on and new grips for starters. I don't like the bars that are on it now.. too "cruiser." The bike is exceptionally clean and already has the PAMCO ignition from Mike's XS.
I am planning a cafe build on this but not chopping or cutting anything. I want a cafe seat, an aftermarket tail light / turn signals set up and removal of the pull bar.
I am going for a modern look, with new tech on an old bike. Really excited to start learning about these bikes and happy to be a member of this great XS650 forum.
Cheers!
Mark
My name is Mark, I am new to bikes after being in the car game for a while (and still). My girlfriend has a 1976 Honda CB360T that we transformed into a beautiful cafe racer and she has been begging me to be her riding partner for a while and get my own project. After a good bit of searching and trying to find the right bike for my introduction into the wonderful world of motorcycle riding, I was steered towards the Yamaha XS650 model as it is incredibly easy to work on and fairly light for a 650.
I became familiar with the different trim levels and decided I wanted a Special model, so I found a 1978 XS650 Special with 11k miles about an hour from me. Here's what it looks like after bringing it home.
I am putting the superbike bars back on and new grips for starters. I don't like the bars that are on it now.. too "cruiser." The bike is exceptionally clean and already has the PAMCO ignition from Mike's XS.
I am planning a cafe build on this but not chopping or cutting anything. I want a cafe seat, an aftermarket tail light / turn signals set up and removal of the pull bar.
I am going for a modern look, with new tech on an old bike. Really excited to start learning about these bikes and happy to be a member of this great XS650 forum.
Cheers!
Mark