project bike

Hello! Just a quick post to introduce myself. I'm Marc, have been riding various bikes for the past 40 years, and just got this awesome project bike from a friend who'd parked it since 1997. Almost 65000 kms on it, engine not stuck but I get a really scary knocking sound when I turn it ; a...

Hey y'all! It's been a lil bit since I've posted anything here, life's been a little crazy! The Mrs. & the dog & Me moved out of our way-too-small apartment and put a down payment on our first HOUSE (side note- I finally have a WHOLE STAND-ALONE GARAGE to myself!!! :rock: Already started turning...

Hey all! I figured I'd start a thread on my Café Build since I've been posting questions constantly on here. If anyone wants to see the build journey here it is. I am trying to find a picture of the bike when I got it years ago. It's a 1982 Yamaha XS650 Heritage Special. I bought it from my...

Have a project that I just never had enough time or ambition to follow through with. I beli be it has around 22,000 miles. New Mikuni VM34 carbs on it. Has a pamco ignition with electronic advance on it. New rings and gaskets on the top end on it. Just never had everything fall together and got...

Hi all, I am considering embarking on a journey to rebuild or restore an xs650 and want to have some advice on how much I should expect to pay for parts to have it restored. I have one in my garage that I have the opportunity to purchase. I intend to do the majority of the work myself. Before I...

A short post to tell you about the new grand plan. The big news is that there are plans for 2 new XS based sidecars both with 13-inch wheels, one an 880cc the other a 750. We have started cleaning and repairing the callipers, cleaning the wheels etc. The 880 will be for my mate the 750 for his...

I have 2 XS 650 project bikes. They are mostly complete, one is missing some of the wiring harness. Lots of extra parts for XS560 Bobbers. If anyone wants one drop me a line in my email. grb43@hotmail.com I will try to add some pictures in a week or so.

I have a complete bike for a build. Only has about 1800 miles. I will add some pictures in a few days. I am in Cumming Georgia. I do not have time to build this one. Some of the wiring harnesses is stripped for a bobber build. No tank. (unless I finish fixing the dents in it) $1,200.00 is...

Question, For for my build, my frame (78' XS650) started off with disk rear for brakes. I now have a switched to drum (I have a drum swing arm.) I am now left with the ugly rear master cylinder mounts (see picture.) So my question to the guru's is; Are the Rear Brake Master Cylinder mounts...

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...

I'm looking for an unmodified, uncut XS650 swing arm frame for a resto/mod. I am happy to buy a frame with or without a title. The more original, the better. I've got a motor I plan on dropping in it with '79-'80 XS-SG crankcases so a contemporary frame/fit is preferred, but I do not believe...