xs650 custom

[jasper1252]

Ok heres some info and pics on this bike. I first got it for 400$ off of ebay last january. I like odd things and wanted a bike like i havent seen before. First the engine has a total rebuild with a brand new topend 750cc kit from mikes xs. I also added their cam , performance clutch,sparx charging system, boyer brandson ignition, and mikuni carbs. I am curently installing a 5th gear overdrive that i have needed for sometime. The front of the frame is the original. I welded raked harley neck cups in the neck and installed the 41mm harley front end. The rear frame i built on a homemade jig and then designed the jackshaft for the 300mm rear tire. The wheels are from a bigdog not sure what year. The fuel tank is the original that i modified to be more sleek and fit the bike. The paint i did and it is black with candy orange flames with skulls and a marbleized base. Thats most of the basics on it ill be glad to answer any questions you have. This is also my first bike build, i normally mess with hot rod and rat rods ect.

 

[curt698]

very nice work. I like how you routed the exhaust, I haven't seen that before. Does the wrap discolor from heat or did you change it?

 

[Yamaha_chop]

I remember seeing pictures of this bike in progress, cool to see some finished shots.

Great style for sure.

 

[jasper1252]

I colored the exhaust black

 

[weekendrider]

jasper, very nice 1 of kind. The 2 up is functional?

 

[XS650RR]

That is one sweet ride ... Very nicley done

 

[jasper1252]

not sure what you mean by 2 up?

 

[Travis]

2 up means the seat the passenger rides on.

 

[jasper1252]

Ok, yes it is functional for the 100lbs that rides on it anyway. wouldnt try over 175lbs

 

[weekendrider]

for the 100lbs that rides on it anyway.

 

[inxs]

- care to show some close-ups of how you have mounted it

 

[weekendrider]

inxs take a look at the pic with white fenders and blue seat. I'm betting it stubs into those open top uprights. Since it is shown with and without I assume it is as easy as slipping it in and pinning. One of several nice touches.

 

[inxs]

- yes...i figured much the same thing, just thought that as that was a work in progress there may have been some changes...its all rather well thought out

 

[jasper1252]

I will see if i have any pics. It does slide down in the two uprights, so i can have it in or go solo. as you can tell its great for bar hoping cruising ect. It would not be good for a long roadtrip, but neither is the bike. I am upgading to a sprung main seat just have to figure what will look best. The passenger seat supports are actually Some of the chain and they have a solid rod welded inside where it is a little less noticable. The whole thing is a little springy

 

[TeeCat]

That's a stellar bike!