Anyone recognize this bike? Was he ever a member here?

[Mailman]

I ran across this build and the guy did really impressive work. This is a link to a Flickr page where the guy documented this build, 500 photos! Very nice!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedfourjoe/albums/72157627478817247/page1

 

[RustiePyles]

Yes they were a forum member, but I don't recall his name.

 

[halfmile]

I saw this one when I was building my scrambler. I liked the skid plate but there were way too many speed holes for me.

 

[Mailman]

I saw this one when I was building my scrambler. I liked the skid plate but there were way too many speed holes for me.

Ha! That skid plate was cut out of a stop sign! There are so many small details in that build it’s easy to miss them.

 

[RustiePyles]

This was built by the same guy, He goes by Joe C elsewhere and has a blog The 520 Chain Cafe

 

[Mailman]

has a blog The 520 Chain Cafe

Yeah! That’s where I found him. I just came across that site yesterday, there are some really creative builds on that site. I’ll have to look up that blue 650.

 

[RustiePyles]

Yeah! That’s where I found him. I just came across that site yesterday, there are some really creative builds on that site. I’ll have to look up that blue 650.

I really like they way it looks with the Petty fender mounted to the bottom yoke, and the CT2 tank. Both good looking bikes for sure. I always thought he really captured the XS in a dress that Yamaha should have offered but didn't.

 

[Mailman]

I really like they way it looks with the Petty fender mounted to the bottom yoke, and the CT2 tank. Both good looking bikes for sure. I always thought he really captured the XS in a dress that Yamaha should have offered but didn't.

Yeah I really like the almost factory look of his “ enduros “. They really look like they could’ve been the big brother of the DT enduro line up.

 

[RustiePyles]

Yeah I really like the almost factory look of his “ enduros “. They really look like they could’ve been the big brother of the DT enduro line up.

Agreed, well executed customs indeed. I've had loads of pictures of both of them saved on my computer as "inspiration" for my next build.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Yeah I really like the almost factory look of his “ enduros “. They really look like they could’ve been the big brother of the DT enduro line up.

I like them and would be appropriate for me to ride here except for the short range fuel tank. That little tank looks good, but it won't do the job.

 

[Mailman]

That little tank looks good, but it won't do the job.

It would be sorta like those little peanut Sportster tanks, good for about 90 miles. Really a neighborhood bike.

 

[jetmechmarty]

It would be sorta like those little peanut Sportster tanks, good for about 90 miles. Really a neighborhood bike.

I'm pretty sure I can ride from here to the Gulf on dirt. A purpose built XS650 would be fun for that.

This is probably better.

 

[Rasputin]

Front mudguard looks familiar.

 

[willis]

I like that front fender. I’ve been looking at alternatives for my 77 build and came across this one last night. It’s a snapshot from a YouTube video I found. Not a fan of the paint, but it has the look of what I like.

I may need to look into that DTfender as an option too. **edit... maybe not... Those are some spendy parts !!!

 

[RustiePyles]

I like that front fender. I’ve been looking at alternatives for my 77 build and came across this one last night. It’s a snapshot from a YouTube video I found. Not a fan of the paint, but it has the look of what I like.
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I may need to look into that DTfender as an option too. **edit... maybe not... Those are some spendy parts !!!

The fender on the blue bike is a Preston Petty mudder.

 

[WideAWAKE]

Wow! Those are both fantastic builds!!!

 

[jetmechmarty]

Somewhere along the line I saved the image in the OP. I don't know what PC I saved it on or where I saved it from. I tried a Google image search and it came up empty. It is one of my favorite XS650 customs.

 

[TedBell]

Front mudguard looks familiar.View attachment 203410

I was wondering what mudguard that was. Can you share the details?

Thanks,
Ted

 

[willis]

From what I researched in the photo album I believe it is from a Yamaha DT1. Looking at them on eBay they appear quite rare, or at least those selling them think so. Get your checkbook out. It was not a direct bolt on either. He cut the factory mounts off an old fender and welded on additional mounts to accommodate.

 

[Rasputin]

I was wondering what mudguard that was. Can you share the details?

Thanks,
Ted

Yamaha 360 two stroke trail bike.