This one from Revival looks good...and spendy!
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82 XS650 Cafe Racer Build
- Thread starter NerdyNerd
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I’m inclined to believe it’s a quality product. I’ll buy it if I find myself riding in the dark more often. I’m still running the OE Koito sealed beams.
Yeah it is a bit spendy. I bought a whole bunch of Revival kit for my build; all of it was first class quality.
I didn't but the headlight as my bucket (which I like) takes a bigger lamp unit; otherwise I would have.
I love the bars. What are they?
NerdyNerd
XS650 Enthusiast
Funny enough... They're from a 2005 ninja lol.
Lol. Nice. Might have to do something like it.
NerdyNerd
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey all, been a bit.
The project has been going well. I've just been riding it a bunch and working out the kinks.
If ya'll are interested here are some updated pictures.
The tank is NOT done. I am waiting on a painter friend to have an opening so he can get the tank done properly.
She runs great as of now.
I'm brainstorming options on how to get the exhaust a bit louder but not obnoxious.
The project has been going well. I've just been riding it a bunch and working out the kinks.
If ya'll are interested here are some updated pictures.
The tank is NOT done. I am waiting on a painter friend to have an opening so he can get the tank done properly.
She runs great as of now.
I'm brainstorming options on how to get the exhaust a bit louder but not obnoxious.
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Any exhaust change will necessitate changes in jetting. It is fairly simple to do and I believe the carbs can stay on the bike. BS38s do anyway. You have BS34s. A simple mod is to put a drill bit on an extension and drill a hole in the baffle end plate. That is something you can't undo.
If I were considering new mufflers for a cafe style build this would be #1 (especially at the price)
https://yamahaxs650.com/product/commando-style-megaphone-muffler-2/
"Commando Style" refers to the Norton Commando; one of the most iconic Brit bikes and a basis for many a cafe racer
I thought it meant riding without underwear.
NerdyNerd
XS650 Enthusiast
Original actually... For once I didn't do a terrible painting job
NerdyNerd
XS650 Enthusiast
Bit scary drilling into carbs lol. I do have a lot of extra parts for them so I might look into it!
NerdyNerd
XS650 Enthusiast
Those are definitely the style I was looking into.
Yes, those Commando mufflers are great. They look good, sound wonderful, and perform well. But don't get the ones JP linked to, they need reducers to fit your pipes (which always leak). Instead, get this version, made to fit 1.5" headpipes with no reducer .....
https://yamahaxs650.com/product/commando-style-megaphone-muffler/
https://yamahaxs650.com/product/commando-style-megaphone-muffler/
I was unclear. Sorry. Drill the baffle end plate in the muffler.
NerdyNerd
XS650 Enthusiast
Ohhhh, I've seen that done. Would I have to rejet a bunch of I did that? I have whole rejetting set for it.
Yup, any regulation HD dealer has either a 5/8" or 3/4" extra long drill bit for 'relieving' back pressure...and, oh, make 'em louder (most important)
I have an admission to make. I had an XJ/RJ 650 that I did this very thing. I shimmed the needles and ran another 20k mi with slightly tanned plugs.
YRMV.
YRMV.
Yes, when you mod these, you do have to re-jet, but not by much. For the typical "pipes and pods" mod, you normally increase the pilots by 1 or 2 sizes and the mains by 1 to 3. In your case with the BS34s, one up on the pilots and two up on the mains is usually good. There's also an air jet in the bell mouth you can change. It feeds the pilot circuit and can be used to fine tune it. Reducing it one size will make that circuit a touch richer if you need it, not as rich as another size up on the pilot jet would.
