JesseeS

1st choice: 1975 2nd choice: another 1975 for good measure

$200?! Hell Gary I’ll give you the money damn

Yes the FCR is supposed to be great, unfortunately never got to go that route. Bob, if you think that’s nuts check out the KTM 690. It...

I think I’ve had about 3 DRZs in the past. AMAZING bike. Are you trying to keep it “stockish” or are you ready for the rabbit hole that...

I had Shinko 712s on mine. They road fine. Nothing impressive but nothing bad that stood out. Just a good tire. As for the dilemma I’d...

Have you checked with @DogBunny ? It’s come to the point whenever I’m looking for something before I start searching and scouring I just...

Now that’s a gorgeous piece. Good stuff!

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Guess I won’t be using the Magura clutch lever anytime soon

Damn you JP. Those saddlebags alone almost made me get a beating from my wife

@MarieKaramazov

I use Spiegler lines and am very happy with mine. While the front end I used is not an xs650, sportbiketrackgear sells them for the xs

Really looking forward to seeing how this goes. I love the idea of an 80s race replica

Pretty sure my front is a 100/90-18. But I can double check tonight

I have not done it on my XS but I’ve done it on modern bikes without a quickshifter. The way I’ve always done it is while accelerating...

@Jim is the man for paint. Did my tank tins and cowls and couldn’t be happier. FWIW Diablo Cycle makes repop decals...

I am jealous beyond belief. I wish they had brought a 4 cylinder 250cc here(I would prefer that over the 400 honestly), but the way...

I just want to ride the backroads, 2nd/3rd gear, 11,000rpm to use that torque. Let the locals hear the song of my people

That’s exactly why I want one. Not only do you know it’ll be fun, but who knows how long it’ll be here or if it will ever be back again.