Engine, year and make, model, modifications: 1980 XS650 stock engine (rejetted BS34 carbs) Frame: Shaved stock front loop, with a custom (zero stretch) rear section by me. Stock rake. Fork: CB750K forks (shaved) and lowered 2” Continue Reading →
Scotty Chop – Frankenstein 77 XS650
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My build started as a motor that I bought online from a guy in Minnesota who had the motor sitting on the side of his house. He shipped it to me in CA and that’s when it all began. With no prior experience working on these bikes, I took my time and did some research on what kind of parts I would need to get in order to build a good, reliable, fun bike. It started with the motor and after tearing it apart, I decided to send the crank and cam to Hugh @ Hugh’s Hand Built to be rephased. While I was waiting for those parts to come back, I decided to paint the engine cases, cylinder, and head with black hi temp engine enamel. Then I installed new seals, and bearings and new oil filters. I also replaced the old rotor with one of Hugh’s PMA setups and also picked up a PAMCO ignition for the rephased engine. Since the engine was rephased, I needed to run dual coils, so I used a couple of Yamaha YZ450f coils and NGK spark plug caps. Continue Reading →
Lemons
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1980 650 motor, about a 9 month project. My goal was to have a bike that looked good and would perform in tip-top condition.
The new carbs, throttle, clutch, cables, seals, gaskets, brakes, battery, rebuilt forks, sprockets, filters, etc really make this bike bulletproof. the motor was strong when i bought it but it leaked badly. the motor purrs at any speed. i was surprised at how great the exhaust sounded as well. not too loud, a nice low pitched rumble. Continue Reading →
mid life crisis
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This started as a bare frame given to me by my best friend, its a 79 with a Pandemonium Hard Tail. Then i added a battary box headlight mount font and rear Brembo brake kits and Yamama exhaust.
77′ Resto/Mod
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1977 resto/mod daily rider. took 2″ off top of seat foam and reused seat cover, 1.5″ out of center stand, 10.5″ rear shocks honda copies, chromed front fork lowers, aftermarket os front brake rotor, cocktail shakers current, still have headlight to mount (will get rid of ears), and new tail light that will be side mounted. Continue Reading →
lefthandcycles XS650 Acid King
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Climate is changing-no massproduction-global warming- one of a kind-acid rain-less is less-sea level rise-changement- a new era dawns ….
Ladies and gentleman may we present …the acid king ! Continue Reading →
Ophelia
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”Ophelia”~ She may not be to pretty, but she’s a hell of a ride!
William - This is a 1979 XS650 affectionately known as “Ophelia.” She has a TC Brothers hard tail 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 rear sets from a GSXR750 racebike (I think). The pipes are welded from a universal kit. Wheels are the stock mags painted black. Continue Reading →
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