first bike

Hello everyone!! I'm starting this thread as my first build, last year I picked up "friends" failed project, he graduated from university and ended up moving to Miami and no longer had the space to keep the bike, he said if I picked it up I could have it and all the aftermarket parts he had...

Hello All, I am looking for a 1970’s XS for my first bike. I love the 70’s style/reliability. Love the XSR700 but kind of want something a little more classic and economical. If you could please help me find something similar I’d really appreciate it. I live around the metro Detroit area and am...

Recently I've been lucky enough, through the right connections, to pick up a greasy old 1981 XS650 chopper/bobber from a local biker. He use to ride it as his daily, but decided to part with it. When i purchased it it was mostly in parts, just an engine in a frame. It came with two other...

I'm looking at buying my first XS 650, and I was looking to go with an older cheaper model. I was hoping that I could get some input on the two that have recently caught my eye. They are linked here: https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5064067257.html and...

Hey guys! I just picked up a 1977 XS650 for 200.00 and I tried to start it, but nothing. I pulled off the plug boot and got no spark from it. I know how useful the search button is, but it is useless if you have no idea what you are looking for.:banghead: Are there any stickys or threads on...

Just want to get aquatinted with everyone, this is how she looked when I got her up until now!