Jul 10 2009
BMod Old Skool
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“I saw some of the nice XS650’s out there and had to have me one. I sold my previous bike (Honda Shadow Spirit 750) and started building this one over the winter (with the help of my friend Dennis). 6 months later she is on the road and I must say it is a blast to ride! I LUV this bike!
Nice bike, who did your hardtail? love it.
I’m not into the whole old-school thingie….. but this bike looks great!! Think the hardtail makes the difference!
Thanks. The hardtail was done by Dennis Fruend in Kitchener Ontario.
Kool nice job , they are great bikes …
Love the bike… tell us more about it. Is the front end a 2″ under DNA springer? How much stretch?
Ted: I’m in Yukon and keep looking for a running XS650 – no luck so far.
Really like the Okie Bobber
The front end is a DNA 2″ under springer with the stock neck and rake. Basically took the frame and cut it in half then welded up the hardtail. 21″ Harley front wheel, 12″ apes. Stock 16″ rear rim polished and respoked. The tank is a 3.3 gal peanut tank. Pipes are also made by Dennis out of 2″ pipe with no baffles and it sounds AWESOME! Josh at G & L Choppers made the faux oil tank and Shazam…Instant Bobber!
love the lower rail kick up on the hardtail. the whole bike looks great.
@ Bill
I know there is tons of XS650’s available in the states. I don’t know how many made their way to Yukon. Good luck finding one man.
@ BMod
Nice ride man. The front end looks tight.
awsome lookin bike just wondering what rear fender you used ?
did you stick with 7/8s bars on that springer or did you move up to 1″??
WHERE did you find the velocity stacks? are they stock carbs??
Man, I love your bikes. I, however ride Triumphs’. I would like to commend you all on these builds. I have a large place for Yamas’ in my heart as I have built RD’s and XS’s in chopper form with excellent results. Right now, however, I am trying to make an early, neglected rdc1 into a chopper and am having trouble with the water, if you know what I mean. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. You see, I’m only drunk and on a mission. I would only hope that this one won’t lift the front wheel and I want to hide the radiator!