1971 xs chopper Canadian Style
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Write about your XS650.:This is a 1971 xs 650 i bought of a freind that statered to do the work but decided to go on to build a trike. He did most of the motor and hardtail work i did the rest with the help of a couple of friends. with mini apes and up sweep exhaust this thing just runs great.
other than losing nuts and bolt from vibration this is the most fun a guy can have on two wheels.
I am in the process of stripping it down again and changing the look since i have nothing better to do.
Thinking drag bars, lower the exhaust so it not blasting in my ears this thing is freaking lound,new rear fender and no signal lights.
i love the colour so i proplery will keep it the same. Oh yeah i forgot loose the front fender and make a fork brace.
let me know what you think.
George Anemi AKA Big George
Ted,
you have done a wonderful job on this bike … great look!!!
I’m thinking to buy an XS also and customizing it like yours.
The colour is wonderful .. like the tire with the white band.
Congratulations.
Regards …
Vittorio
I like those bars, that front drum is the business.
Ya strip that sucker down, lose some cables and wiring, you’ll be stylin!
I like those upswept pipes. Paint isn’t too shabby either.
sometimes brown paint works, sometimes it doesnt. Here it definately does. good job!
Where you @ in Canada? I live in Windsor, Ontario and am planning on starting my own xs650 build but I am worried about what I am legally aloud to do in Canada since our rules on vehicles on the road are so strict, just wondering what you know or where I could find exactly what I need to have on the custom bike to make it street legal. Thank for your time, you bike looks great!
Love the bike, I’m from canada too! Windsor, Ontario to be exact, just wondering do you know what is required by law to make a custom bike street legal in canada? cause I know canada is a lot tougher on whats aloud on the road and I’m really interested in building my first xs650, thnx for you time.
sorry I posted twice my browser what messing up and I didn’t know if it would post.
Like those pipes. Where did you get them and how did you mount them?
thanks for the complements.
Bike is getting a little makeover and should be ready for it’s new life.
Christian, for getting the bike street legal i had to add all the lights,horn and front fender. Once inspection is done i was able to strip all that stuff out.
Jon the pipes came from a local swap meet in Alberta paid $75.00 for them. I also got alot of parts from
Mike’s XS and the one located in London Ontario.
they have good prices and ussauly get it in 3 days these guys are awsome.
thanks George
Your bike looks professionally done. Great work my fellow canuck!!
Like the bike… Im pretty sure I saw you ride by last night. Definitely an eye catcher!
Good job!
Where in London, Ontario?
I live in London, and just starting my own build, ’79 xs650.
Thanks
Oscar
I OWN THIS BIKE HAHAHAHA!!!!!! WILL POST PICS!