Recent content by MagnaXs

One of my build criteria was to re purpose period correct stock Yamaha parts as well as retain all the rubber vibration isolation features ... hence the XS850 footrest brackets. I also had to extend the kick start clamp in order to clear the brake pedal and the foot rest without bending the...

Thank you! I'm glad you like it.

Yeah, I can't understand 🤔 what's stopping them from creating a retro, air/oil-cooled, parallel twin to take a bite out of the Triumph and RE market. I'd gladly offer my services as a designer ... if that's all that's stopping them.😁

Thanks Vincent, very nice of you to say.

Thank you Bluzplayer for your kind compliments. Mystery solved 🤔 ... It's an oil pressure gauge. These XS650's don't require much pressure but it's reassuring to know that the oil is indeed flowing. And yeah, just as soon as I find the time I will be posting some close up detail pics as well as...

Thank you Mailman for your generous praises. Yeah, my post seems to be generating a lot of positive response, so maybe I should follow your suggestion and dig up some photos from the build process for interested members.

Thank you, your approval is appreciated. Cheers

You're right, not quite factory ... I guess I got a little carried away. 🤔

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! Well, you gotta give them credit for at least trying.

I can only hope.🤞Thank you!

It was built to be shared. Thank you so much!

👍 I would love to see Yamaha introduce a new parallel twin "CR" 😍 to complete with the Triumph Thruxton and the RE Interceptor.

Thank you 5twins for your reply ... I've been a long time fan of yours. And yes, I'll have to admit that getting the original carbs to function properly with the pods, head work, and low restriction exhaust was quite the challenge. However, I really do like the "look" of the pods, as well as the...