Danish XS650 Caferacer
Kenneth – The project actually started in 2008 with me buying an old Honda CB200 tank on ebay. I loved the shape of it and figured that it some day would be perfect for a project. Later the same year i came across some modified XS650´s on some web pages and felt that this was the [...]
The beast
Travis – My 71 bobber built the old fashion way with little tools and little money she’s changed looks time and time aging but she’s still a little screamer.
1981 Yamaha XS650 Bobber running
So i got some work done on my bobber recently , had to modify some of the different throttle cable parts to get the throttle cable installed and tensioned. Also re wired my rear indicators a bit more stealthy, and most importantly got it running again. The last time i started it the throttle got [...]
MISSOURI XS
DOUG – FIRST MOTORCYCLE BUILD FOR ME . I HAVE BUILT RACE CARS AND ONE AIRPLANE IN THE PAST. THIS WAS ALOT FUN AND IT’S GREAT FUN TO RIDE. IT HAS A TC BROS HARD TAIL, COMPLETELY REBUILT MOTOR. I HAVE ABOUT EVERYTHING MIKES XS SELLS IN THE WAY OF BRAKE COMPONETS AND CARBERATORS. TC [...]
future chopper
Jeff – Just picked this up in a trade. Ive had a love affair with the X’s since I first started chopping. Wished I had more time to work on it but since I don’t I spend hours on this site during my off hours while I’m offshore…..will post progress pics….oh yeah its a 1975 [...]
The Purple Microdot
“cut-weld”, “cut-weld”, “throw away” and “start over” The bike took around 8 months to complete. It was built by longtime Indy bike builder Forrest ”Whitey” Whitis, and myself. The motor and front end are 82 and the rest is all fabricated by Forrest. There are hours alone just spent on the forward controls and exhaust pipes, “cut-weld”, [...]
My project 75 xs650
Pickles – This is my 1975 xs650, a constant work in progress. Cafe seat, no reflector garbage, new bars and barend mirror, and new tires. Gotta get a new charging system, as the stock system is just plain done. Any ideas guys?
