2026 Calendar Nominations Thread

[RC4MAN]

I'm going to nominate Dannyh82
https://www.xs650.com/threads/the-end-is-here.68985/page-2#post-895315

 

[Mikey]

I'll second that !!

Hey
I don't drink coffee in the morning and the sun was barely up
And I was typing without supervision
Still like the bike though

 

[JMAS]

Here's my nomination. It's my 1972 XS2 found in a barn on San Juan Island WA where it had been languishing for 50 years untouched and unloved. It had been ridden over from Rhode Island in 1976 and then dumped in the owner's barn. Now being loved and fixed up and ridden around with joy.

 

[Milomax]

My nomination 1977 XS650 Street tracker home build

 

[TazDog1966]

My XS big bore. Upgraded Summerbud

 

[650Skull]

Don't think we have had a full on race bike in the calender.

I nominate @Hogbody 's race bike.

More pics please, some info on the engine other stuff done, Cams, clutch gear shifter, ECT.

 

[spresser]

May I nominate myself please. 1975 xs650b from the down under build thread.

https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650b-down-under-build-thread.66019/

 

[Its been a long time]

Don't think we have had a full on race bike in the calender.

I nominate @Hogbody 's race bike.

More pics please, some info on the engine other stuff done, Cams, clutch gear shifter, ECT.
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And that looks like the real deal to me. Very nice

 

[JOHNDADDY]

May I nominate myself please. 1975 xs650b from the down under build thread.

https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650b-down-under-build-thread.66019/

Very nice clean bike. Well done!

 

[ehud42]

Pretty sure I posted this somewhere. Can't find it right now. It's my '78 XS500 in Manitoba. Note that the carbs are properly tuned, it's been a blast exploring the city and and surrounding areas.

 

[Dunc]

This time?

 

[lrmercado12]

my first ever custom built bike from the ground up on a budget.

 

[lrmercado12]

my first ever custom built bike from the ground up on a budget.
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I nominate myself

 

[lrmercado12]

I nominate myself

I accept your nomination

 

[lrmercado12]

I accept your nomination

why thankyou

 

[lrmercado12]

I’ll start.
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@Dannyh82 and his rephased 744

I nominate Jetmechmarty and his sleek black xs650, do you accept?

 

[lrmercado12]

I nominate @glennpm's build...
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I nominate MrBultaco build with the cherry red, and extra lengthy exhaust xs650

 

[jetmechmarty]

I nominate Jetmechmarty and his sleek black xs650, do you accept?

I have three black XS650s. One has already been in the calendar. Can you pick out a picture of it or otherwise identify which bike?

 

[jetmechmarty]

I nominate Jetmechmarty and his sleek black xs650, do you accept?

This one?

 

[rjet43]

Hey all,

Nominations are now open for the 2026 XS650 Calendar! We'll keep nominations limited to 35. Let's see if we can get 35 before the end of September! We are giving plenty of time for nominations and voting. We are going to limit nominations to 3 so more members can get nominations in. Timing subject to change so follow this thread.

Calendar Phases (dates subject to change)
Phase 1: NOMINATIONS - Ends Sep 30th or 35+ nominations (whichever comes sooner)
Phase 2: VOTING STAGE - Ends Oct 21st
Phase 3: WINNING ENTRIES SEND INFO - by Nov 11th
Phase 4) • PRODUCTION - TBD

NOMINATIONS - Ends September 30th or 35+ Bikes (whichever comes sooner)
1. Nominate up-to 3 bikes that you'd like to see in the calendar for 2025. Nominee must be a member with their bike or build posted on XS650.com. Photo and Member Name included in nomination post.
2. Contact the bike owner and let them know of the nomination and verify.
3. Nominations must be accepted by owner to be included in the voting thread.
4. You ARE allowed to self nominate
5. No seconds necessary

Let's get the ball rolling!

Thanks,
Shawn

i guess i missed the deadline but i would have nominated mine lol

Edit by mod: Deadline isn't 'till the 30th... at least in Missouri. I thought Arizona used the same calendar?
You are officially nominated!