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Oh daddy...this thing looks nearly new!! https://denver.craigslist.org/mcd/d/longmont-1975-yamaha-xs650-original/7696317309.html

Oh daddy...this thing looks factory new? https://denver.craigslist.org/mcd/d/longmont-1975-yamaha-xs650-original/7696317309.html

Ordered X2. Thanks for the hard work pulling this together!

Hi, my name is Ahmed Taleb & after 7 years in the garage, my '73 TX build finally hit the streets this summer. I'd like to self-nominate it for the calendar. (updated to meet actual nomination instructions)

Thanks Gary!

So far I love it. I wanted to (hopefully) have a fresh engine with just a little more compression & power. Oddly enough, we had to change main jets about 5 times to get the VM34s to run right - currently a 90 in there vs.150-160 (or so I'm told)

Thank you! At the moment, she's LOUD. I haven't sorted out mufflers so it's been straight pipes for the first few shakedown rides. Pulls strong though (700 kit, lightened/welded crank, shell #1 cam, ported heads)

Here are some more.pics...

Thanks for the kind words - it was a tough slog getting it done along side a full time job and putting our house on the market. @DogBunny , I submitted it to the handbuilt show this spring and was accepted but I didn't get it done in time to actually show it. I did roll by the Eastside classic...

Update: no longer for sale...finished build instead. A long journey but now that it's done I can finally appreciate the outcome!

Yes, I have a bunch of Cognito parts on my build - they make great stuff! I was originally planning on making my own mounting plates for the pegs to position them more under the rider as well but I keep running into clearance issues with the pipes. I liked the position tough so I may have to...

I hear you AdamC...I've settled on a tracker-style seating position so rear-sets would be a little odd. But, yes, there is no shortage of good-looking machined rearsets. The search contiues...

Thanks @JesseeS, I think you're right. I thought I'd tap into the collective knowledge here to see if there was a secret machinist in our midst that was knocking out CNC'd replacements!

Hi All, I'm in the process of finishing off my '73 build and I'd love to find some 'nicer' replacement foot controls. I plan on using the stock footpegs but I was curious if anyone has come across CNC shift or foot brake levers that operate exactly as stock (ie. mounted to the same splines...

My posting in Austin CL - https://austin.craigslist.org/mpo/d/austin-xs650-project/7304799468.html. Also posted in the Classified section...happy to chat more if there's interest.

Ha ha...yep, just caught that & updated the post. Thanks for the head's up.

Up for sale is a 1973 TX650 (XS650) restomod project that I have given up on. This project started as a basket case bike with a blown motor and many missing parts. I took it on a few years ago and I've finally come to the realization that it's too much for me & my poorly equipped shop. So far...

Hi Folks, I have a Pamco ignition for a rephased motor that I ended up not using on my build. New in packaging for sale on ebay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/284235653010). I paid $105 when I originally ordered it from Pamco Pete & I have it listed for $70. Thanks!

Hi Zed, I measured with calipers and they are indeed 50mm top yoke, and 54mm lower. LMK if that will work with your application. Cheers,

Hey Zedhead, These came off K0-K3 GSXR 750 forks. I found a spec table on the internet somewhere that said that they were 50mm top & 54mm bottom diameter. But, I can put my calipers on them when I get home tonight and message you the exact dimensions if that helps.