Don't sell yourself short. Not everyone could put together a working PMA from bits and pieces.... you did.I'm not the least bit of what many members here are
Don't sell yourself short. Not everyone could put together a working PMA from bits and pieces.... you did.I'm not the least bit of what many members here are
Thanks Jim, but I took that idea from the group of xs from my country, although it was somewhat challenging to find how to fit it. Since they are a bit selfish with their modifications.Don't sell yourself short. Not everyone could put together a working PMA from bits and pieces.... you did.
The aftermarket support is also good. Not to mention clubs and online support groups.If you're going to pick an old bike to own and ride regularly, it helps to choose one that had a long production run, that they made lots of, and that still has a big following today. The 650 checks all those boxes.
Hello and thank you LanzSilva.Welcome!
I'm not the least bit of what many members here are, but I definitely agree with you.
I've always liked the xs650 engine and luckily I found this community.
Greetings from Mexico.
Thanks Skull.This is where the Information for a PMA set up is. How to make a backing plate and all the componants needed to make your own PMA set up from an RZ250............
https://old.xs650.org.au/Technical Info/Alternators.htm
Ditto. I mean... If one of those "complainers" were to message me and wanted to send me a comparable worthy frame that they feelFact is, its your bike..............many would complain if some one cut up a good bike in good condition............But its your bike and yours to do as you see fit.
Oh my goodness. Indeed they are. It doesn't diminish the value I place on your knowledge, view and opinions.The bikes you've mentioned (Madness, WJL) aren't mine, they are gggGary's, lol. I just have a couple of resto-mods , a '78 Standard and '83 Special .....
Hey TT..I am happy you waited to respond now instead of sooner, being a newbie of only 2 months. I wouldn't have wanted to miss this thread for the world. I can't really add much other than a very common goodness of agreement with all you have written! Thank you.
'TT'
Well I certainly could place Buddy Guy in that same group.BluzPlayer, welcome from Victoria, BC Canada! Your introduction is spot-on! I feel the same way about this community and feel fortunate to have chosen an XS650 as the old bike I wanted to own, largely because of this community. I had little to no experience with online forums prior to becoming involved here, so have learned a lot about it through trial and error. I'm also a huge fan of your major blues influencers, and am about to buy some Buddy Guy tickets for his upcoming show here in June! Exciting! I look forward to your photos
I always thought this simple paint scheme was the most elegant. I does have a commando feel without trying to be a commando. It says motorcycle with out being a billboard.The bikes you've mentioned (Madness, WJL) aren't mine, they are gggGary's, lol. I just have a couple of resto-mods , a '78 Standard and '83 Special .....
Great seats... you should really enjoy the show8th row centre stage Buddy Guy ticket for June 25! Wonder who the special guest will be. Last time I saw him it was Quinn Sullivan, when he was about 15 years old.
Sorry, not meaning to hijack the thread
The XS650 engine makes for a wonderful cafe bike and was the reason I chose one. There are a couple of good examples on here @brassworks comes to mind.I already have 2 bikes. The styles I lean toward are cafe and hardtails.