itrguy
XS650 Addict
That seat looks great!
Hahahaha i believe it was time well spent, but then again i could have spent that time trolling the internet for things i didnt like. cheer up, and look at the bright side of life! Good luck! ✌✌....and so, another beautiful old bike has been transformed into a f@cked up unrideable mess that is simply neglected and collecting dust.
Nice!
....and so, another beautiful old bike has been transformed into a f@cked up unrideable mess that is simply neglected and collecting dust.
Nice!
have a cup of coffee and chill...........
9 years ago when this thread was first started every man and his dog, would tell every man and his dog who would listen, that specials were dog shit and only good for cutting up.............In fact that was what was advised to any one thinking of making a chopper/bobber..........buy a special no one wants them they are ugly
Thus why original stock/unmolested bikes are getting more difficult to find.
I was the lone VCIW saying the Specials are less ugly than the Standards. Standards are dainty. Plus dozens of practical small mechanical improvements over the years culminate in the Special. F****ers shoulda listened. Main problem actually was that it was a cheapie for a first chop which would naturally suck.9 years ago when this thread was first started every man and his dog, would tell every man and his dog who would listen, that specials were dog shit and only good for cutting up.............In fact that was what was advised to any one thinking of making a chopper/bobber..........buy a special no one wants them they are ugly
On the bright side, the trackers and scramblers are becoming popular again so every moon faced wannabe moto enthusiast (myself included) is chomping at the bit to restore these old barn beasts, and we don’t have to touch the frames! HahaDon't know about that..............I have always voiced the 78/79/80G Specials were my favorite specials. I own an 83 Heritage, (mag wheel model), and an 80SG........There are guys who own Specials now who used to push the Specials are only good for the axe, but hey we can all change our mind and when you look at the site today we are lucky to get one new member every 3 weeks to a month............back in those early days we were getting several a day, it is only in the last couple or three years it has really tapered off.........
Yeah that makes sense, few have the income/time to throw at projects (some, like me, have neither!) but I think as long as there are folks who want to learn, and folks who want to teach, this site will continue to thrive and be an invaluable resource to the community. Fingers crossed, right?I read there's been a steady decrease in mc interest (in the US) since about 2008, when it had a recent peak, and which was when I got involved. That, plus ten years has been a long time in internet time. Every possible question about the xs has been answered here and elsewhere multiple times and there's less reason to join up and ask your question than to just google through it and get your answer.