brat

Hi all! So I picked up my first 1978 XS650 last month from the 2nd owner since its restoration. I had it delivered from south England to my house in Yorkshire, I was blind buying but I've been obsessed with XS650's for a few years and when this bike, built by Kuna Customs, came up for sale, I...

!!!!Will add pictures. Need to resize.!!!! Started the project 5 years ago and just have not had any time to work on it. So it has been sitting in my garage collecting dust. Bike was in running order prior being taken apart. Put a Monster Craftsmen Brat seat pan kit on it as i was going for the...

Looking for a monstercraftsman brat kit, with or without seat... anyone have one lying around :)

My build for my brat is coming along! I am now looking for a front fender. I have attached a picture of a sporty as reff, as it is the look I am going after (clean and close to the tire.) Second bike is mine. MY questions are; -Is there any Harley front fenders ( not mounting brackets) that...

Figured I'd start a thread on my build so far. Bike came from the 3rd owner I believe, so I tore it down rite away! Welded on a visual impact brat kit. Chose that particular kit, because I liked the lines/options for the rear. New seals in the forks. I haven't lowered it/yet. Once I get in...

Hello! New to the group. Live in Winnipeg. Owner of a 1979 x400F and 1978 xs650 Special. My plan is to chop and chip away at the 650 this winter. That said I have a question (one of many to come I'm sure) The Bike (650) currently has mag wheels (both front and rear, both disk.) I'm looking...

and... as she sits. really happy with how it's looking.

1977 Yamaha XS650 Custom Bobber "Nekked Hayla" - Built by Daniel Donley of Pandemonium Choppers in Defiance, Ohio. The bike was purchased by me from him in 2012. It also appeared in Cycle Source Magazine Volume 16 Issue 10 / January '13. Great bar hopper, fun and simple. Never any issues and...

Picked up a running '78 special from craigslist with PMA installed kickstart only. Took the battery box out and waiting for Counter Balance brat seat to arrive in a couple days, then plan on cutting the fender and make an electronics pan to hide all the wires.

Okeedokee. So I am sure this topic may have been covered before, but after searching, I can't seem to find a definite answer. I am planning on a brat bobber build (BUT NOT a weld in brat kit. Just slamming it). I have 11" eye to eye progressive Harley shocks laying around in my house, so...

early version of my bike

I have a stock 1980 xs650 and I bought a monster craftsmen brat kit. I don't want my bike to be off the road for to long, so I was wondering what all needs to be removed for the kit to be installed. I know the tank, seat, what I am talking about is the electrical/battery. Also after the kit is...

Hey all, wanted to start a quick build thread on my 1980 xs650. This is my first ever project build and I have already learned a ton! This site is amazing! I am on a time and budget crunch with this build. Leaving in May for the military and want to get this on the road before then and on a...

I call this build "Pocket Rocket" as it will be lean mean rocket machine! It's got to look like it's doing a TON standing still :) This is episode 2 of my bike building saga. My original build, AKA "Dirty Dizon" will be archived here Moving forward I actually plan to get my hands "Dirty"...

Hello guys, Its time for me to finally start a build thread. I had huge plans on building a hard tail bobber but the wife all of a sudden said she wanted a bobber too, I told her all about these cool swingarm bobbers... thinking it would be easier to build and better for her to ride. Well I...

hey if your looking to sell your bobber and its reasonably priced im looking to purchase one so send me some pics or private messages and ill get back to you

Whats happening guys... This bike was donated by a friend who bought a rusty bike and wasnt going to do anything with it... Motor is seized and bike has sat beside someones shed for years... both wheels and brakes are locked up... Will be a perfect bike to cut into a sweet brat. This is...

good evening to all, in 2011 I bought '80 xs650 with hopes I will give her a new life as hardtail or brat. what I can say? still riding stock, but this year in Walnecks swap meet in Woodstock, IL I bought another 650. she is '81, was stored under tarp for few years , but still works. good...

Hello, world! ) Finally I got my $2k package from Mikesxs and it's time to start .. build one. Shortly about me - http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17087 Soon I'll post whole story, project, thoughts etc. Also I'm preparing questions ) so stay in touch .. ) actual...

"Rat Bastards Brat Build" Well im kinda new here so I hope I get this right. My 77 XS650 D was resurrected from the back of someone's garage three years latter after a complete motor rebuild it is running, but I did not like the look or the ride. I like the look of the Brat style bikes so I...