Topspeed674
XS650 Member
This is a 1979 XS650 affectionatelly known as "Ophelia." She has a TC Brothers hardtail kit, a stripped bare frame and tank. The tank,chain tensioner and sprung seat from Monstercraftman. The headlight and bars are unknown and used from a pile of parts. The mids are used rearsets from a GSXR750. The pipes are welded from a universal kit. Wheels are the stock mags painted black. Forks are lowered 4 inches and brakes are stock front and rear discs with steel braided lines. The motor is stock XS650 (for now) with a Pamco hall effect sensor setup with "Ultimate Coil" and a Hughs Handbuilt PMA. It's "Kick Start" only with a small 12V battery in the fake oil tank under the seat. I also hand fabbed a "Jockey Shifter" setup with a foot operated "Suicide Clutch." Ophelia is a blast to ride and she is very reliable. Not bad for about $3k...
