Texas Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to present this, the first ever Martins Brothers Japanese Origin Custom Motorcycle. This special Bike has all the details off the high end V Twins with the reliability of a solid parallel twin.
This Bike is specially prepared for performance and reliability. When the build was started, the Yamaha was believed to have just under 13,000 original miles.
This classic Candy Apple Red Flamed Paint job is by Shorty of Elite Automotive with art work and pinstriping by Joe Martin. The finish is striking, especially in the full sun.
This bike has been thoroughly rebuilt, beginning with a hardtail section for the stock frame, raked and restructured neck and a welded in rear fender. The chrome forward controls have mounts welded to the frame.
The flames seem to lift off the candy apple paint in a 3-dimensional effect. The gas tank is a narrowed Sportster model with the tunnel lowered.
The factory Mag wheels were bead blasted, then powder coated black, highlights were drilled and new bearing were installed along with new Cruiser S/T tires sized at 100/90/19 front and 130/9016 rear. The brake master cylinders are new and the calipers have been rebuilt. The brake lines are all Russell Pro System nylon with chromed fittings. The stock brake rotors were prepared, sanded, and drilled.
The engine has been disassembled and has had the top end bead blasted and all necessary seals and gaskets installed along with a valve job and new rings. As with other aluminum parts, all engine covers were polished.
Well I’m glad I came back to see if this post was up………. I must say this is such a “SICK ” ride I don’t know where to begin!!!!! So I’ll just sit and stare for a while………Nice Job guys!!!
This is a sick ride as the other guy said. I like the paint job as well.
Joe Martin did the pinstripe so you call it a Martin Bros bike? If the Martin Bros would build an XS, (which would be cool) I doubt they would use stock mags and a sporty tank. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fantastic bike, looks great, I just think the title is [intentionally] misleading.
This is a beautiful bike. I saw it on ebay and am glad it was finally posted on here. As I understand, this bike is for sale.
I’ve seen this on E bay and Craigs list and they want way too much for it.
love the flames, are the tail pipes custom or did you buy them from some one?
How much are they asking for it? This is absolutely beautiful. I love to see it when someone really dresses up an old XS. There are soooo many rat ones out there, and don’t get me wrong, they are way cool too, but full on custom painted Yammies are the shit!
Sweet bike dude! Great spider web that paint job rocks.
Love this bike so I have to make another comment. At first glance I thought stock rims that where speed drilled! Great molding job on the frame, awesome hardtail layout.
Very nicely done. Paint is amazing. Love the blended rear fender into the seat rails. Gotta say I wish some more of the traditional custom HD shops would try an xs. I would love to see what guys like indian larry (RIP), mondo, or dave Perwitz (spelling is bad) could/would do with one.
Nothing to say… Or nice job! =^_^= from Switzerland
I want to say they wanted 8 or 9 grand for it. Don’t remember exactly I just remember thinking no way.
Way overpriced
Guess the paint is from Italy or somethin…
It was at $6500 and didn’t meet reserve last i saw.
i agree that this title is intentionally misleading.
that said, in my opinion, this bike super corny. The worst part being the paint, which is ironic because the paint is the only thing that was even partially done by MB.
Try Balancing those carbs…….
Looks like it should be in a package hanging in the hot wheels section of Toys R Us.
nothing special…
all i see is bondo and paint…
By the way, its a chopper not a bobber……
I’ll admit I’m usually not to big a fan of this style paint but you pulled it off pretty good great looking bike!
it sux. get it out of here
What a great looking chop!!