Jul 26 2011

1978 Yamaha XS650 “The Antique”

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Shipped across the US from Jersey to Cali. Cleaned her up. Swapped seat. Custom gauge mounts. Inverted headlight brackets. Handlebars pulled back and downward.

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Respoked wheels. 1 up on jets. A real blast to ride. Been up through the Angeles Crest Highway (Highway 2) and all through the local maintains and hills.

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10 Comments on this post

  1. Barney said:

    Yep… looks the same.

    July 26th, 2011 at 7:44 am
  2. fanoboss said:

    Didn’t we just see this?

    July 26th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
  3. fanoboss said:

    I LOVE THE MAINTAINS THIS TIME OF YEAR !!!! lol, jkn

    July 26th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
  4. Shawn Dennis said:

    Now that is what I call class. This is one of the nicest stock bikes I have ever seen. GREAT JOB

    July 26th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
  5. Barney said:

    Stock? Surely you jest.

    July 26th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
  6. fish said:

    what fannboss said

    July 28th, 2011 at 6:42 am
  7. Bob said:

    I was wondering if you had any information on where you got the white wall tires for the bike. I love the look. Interested in putting them on mine.

    Thanks.

    October 21st, 2011 at 5:23 pm
  8. fanoboss said:

    I do Jest, and DON’T CALL ME SHIRLEY !

    October 22nd, 2011 at 4:12 pm
  9. snatch robinson & johnny kush said:

    the front disc brake ruins the nostalgic feel of the bike.

    February 4th, 2012 at 5:20 pm
  10. Justin said:

    NEED to know exactly where/who did this seat! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for on my own XS. Also love that gauge. What a beautiful ride. -J

    February 16th, 2012 at 1:45 am

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