Aug 4 2009
My first Bobber
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Write about your XS650.: I just picked this bike up on Saturday as my first project. It’s a 1980 XS650 Special. I got it for 800 bucks and it only has 10,000 miles on it. I already have springer forks in the works and I’m planning on hard-tailing it, and the engine shall be rebuilt, ported, and polished (since it’s sat under a tarp for 12 yrs). I was wondering if anyone has any Ideas, tips, or info on good places to find parts. I’ll post more pics as the project progresses.
Identical to my bike. Same year, same color.
mikes xs for parts. http://www.myspace.com/graverobbercustoms for frame and other custom parts
you have a lot of work ahead of yourself but it will be worth it.
I would just restore it would be so cool brought back and to original condition. I wish my 80 was as clean.
hey dude i have a similar bike as yours but mine is a 1981 yam.650 special in very very clean condition, anyways i did post pics in here xs-chopper thet said in a few days it should post up, i have 2 GREAT parts website dealing only with the xs yamahas from 70 to 84′s its called http://www.mikesxs.com they got everything wow and cheap if u use them give me a refererall tony p.with 81 xs650 special from youngstown ohio anyways if your changing style of bike some parts etc. i am woundering what you will doo with the stock parts you replaced? cause im interested in some parts email me back or call me 330 503 1639
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to find my post. Thanks for the Comments! I haven’t been able to do a whole lot on this thing since I don’t have a garage to put it in yet (it currently sits in a “barn” at my grandparents) and I’ve been laid off for a few months. But, I have been able to get it running and clear up some electrical gremlins, rebuilt the carbs, and put a new rotor and stator in it. Hopefully in another month I’ll have a hardtail and a suitable place to chop it. I’ll probably be selling all the stuff I don’t need.