Aug 17 2009
Japan Style from France
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Write about your XS650.: Hi, This my XS, a 3L1 from 1980. I love the style off japans builders.
So, i cut the rear frame, lower the suspensions. I put a sportster tank, a little rear fender and clean the frame. I rebuild the engin xith scott exhaust pipes. Make anew electric wiring. The paint is home made with goldleaf.
On the dragstrip the bike make: 9.08s.
And the name off my bike : A bruxa
I don’t think we’ve had any XS sent in from France. NICE……. That headlight is in their real tight like I like it…..
I love the look of this. Super clean, all the wiring and cables neatly tucked away. Dig the leaf…
Great stance, cool to see a “softtail” job with space under the seat!
The triangular nature of the motor mount positioning isn’t random. It creates a strong support for an otherwise flimsy frame. Removing the top brace and mount isn’t anything I would recommend, but since I’m not riding it; ride on, brother!
It really is amazing what kind of transformation one can achieve with some relatively simple modifications. She may be a witch, but she’s a really HOT witch. No big hair warts to be seen…
Nice bike, I’m diging the gold leaf, and it run’s 9’s on the strip!?! I’ve seen guys removing the top motor mounts, but I’ve heard you can actually crack the base of the head as it flexes forward and back.
Thank you, yes the name is witch (in portuguese).
I have a crash aftrer 2 month. And I rebuild the bike.
I ride very frequently with the bike and I don’t have problems with the motor mounts.
PS: The bike make this time on a 1/8 miles track.
Love this bike. I have loved it since I came upon it on youtube. Great stuff.
Slap a Hardtail on it and it would be perfect.
This bike is sick!! It has a killer stance to it. What did you cut on the frame?
que linda moto brothers.
un saludos desde chile a franceeee…………………
The tank looks good, I like the gold leaf.
Wow amazing bike. My inspiration to build my own! Do you have any more pics or info of what you did to this bike? please give me a link to another site with more info! I want to turn mine into this master piece!
Is this swingarm extended or is the shock mount height just lowered?
For more info, but in french: http://garagecafe.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=264
I love when soft tails are done right. The tank looks great to. CHEERS!!
Why didn´t I say anything to this beauty? Real good one!!