2026 Calendar Nominations Thread

[writehanded]

I have my XS-1 kicking around.

 

[650Skull]

View attachment 358213
This one?

Get the stewards out.......might have a ringer

 

[Hogbody]

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.
View attachment 358182

I Accept.

 

[rickthefix]

I think you have to accept the nomination.
Although the rules are changing every year so.......????

If required, then YES, I accept the nomination.

 

[VISHOUS]

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

 

[cap44]

My 76 Yamaha XS650. Very new to me and I am enjoying it

 

[Jim]

Very nice!!
There seems to be quiet a few of you guys from Ontario.

 

[Hogbody]

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.
View attachment 358182

I accept the nomination

 

[xskiwi]

I nominate my bikes.

 

[lakeview]

I nominate my driver 77.

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

Some beautiful bikes nominated. I look forward to the calendar!

 

[650Skull]

Can't nominate 2 bikes. Although a person had 2 of their bikes in the voting stage only one was allowed to go through if both were voted in.

Choose 1 to put forward

I nominate my bikes.View attachment 358494

 

[Dunc]

I suppose I’ll nominate myself

 

[xskiwi]

Ok, how about the yellow one.

 

[meals]

I nominate my Yamaha XS650-1976
Aluminium swinging arm, electronic ignition, full engine rebuild-700cc, reworked suspension
to handle the twin discs, brakes upgraded, new wiring harness, upgraded carbs, two bolts, two pins and it's back to a two seater

 

[gggGary]

If y'all want to get in the calendar I might suggest a little effort, y'know; a bit about it, what you've done, several decent pics.
Just my thoughts.

 

[Jim]

If y'all want to get in the calendar I might suggest a little effort, y'know; a bit about it, what you've done, several decent pics.
Just my thoughts.

I'll second that.

 

[650Skull]

Type of thing I advise in a PM to them when I nominate.

 

[650 Scrambler]

I would like nominate myself for 750 Jag. The project has been going on for years so I finally thought why not enter.
At 72 I think it is as good a time as any,

 

[Travis]

Can't nominate 2 bikes. Although a person had 2 of their bikes in the voting stage only one was allowed to go through if both were voted in.

Choose 1 to put forward

We can't have two bikes nominated with one picture, but has anyone ever self-nominated two of their own bikes? Do we have a precedent that says they can't? I believe it's allowed. I know that there have been a few years with two bikes by the same owner, but I think they were nominated by others.