Apr 25 2010
1980 Mild Bratty Bob
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This is a 1980 XS650. It has forward controls to make for a little more legroom. The Exhaust as been re-routed to come out single side. You would think it would be hard to tune, but it starts and runs great. The pod filters are actually for a cb750, but they work. The seat pan was made from an old stop sign and then covered with automotive foam and crocodile skin vinyl.
The bars are mounted on 7 or 8 inch risers. Future plans include 12″ baby apes, white wall tires, white grips, and perhaps a re-done battery box in a faux oil bag. The paint is rattle can copper stripes under satin black. Its motor has an unknown # of miles, but has definitely been apart for rings at one time or another. Definitely a fun bike and my 1st road bike!
Matt
Well there is a lot that you have done on this bike, – and there is a lot to like about it…- How strange there are zero comments…
…..I have looked at this Posting a number of times…- but I never felt like commenting, – maybe it somehow has a way of leaving little left to say ….(?????)
….I dont know, – But I know I like the bike…-I deffinately like the way you have done the pipes….DAMN they look good….
…..Otherwise I like the bike generally and altogether…- so…- How wierd no one has commented…(?????)….
But anyway, – congrats on the build…- it is quite a good one….
And I have no idea why it is so quiet in here…lol…
im not 6ft tll how are the bars on that i hate drag bars and want any input on style of bars….? please help lol. sooo schweet
How about some short apes.