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Post by skinnycowboy on Feb 23, 2006 11:03:30 GMT -5
For you choppers, you might want to check out www.bwchoppers.com/chop1.htmlThe site seems to have cheap parts for modification although I prefer my 650 stock. |
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Post by bikeshox on Feb 24, 2006 1:01:37 GMT -5
Well I'm 22 Just got the bike last summer and it's been my baby. "It gets more attention than my girlfriend" When i drove up to the bike for the first time i was introduced to the xs650 and fell in love for the mere cost of 550 dollars. Its all ive been thinking about the whole winter. I dream about the bike durring class.
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Post by mudsplasher on Feb 26, 2006 11:40:21 GMT -5
I'm 42, just old enough to have dreamed about street riding back then. I liked them back in the 70's but raced Hondas. My first two street bikes were BSA's, then moved on to other makes. My first XS was an 1100, and I tossed it away one day. I always had my eye out for a 650, and started collecting parts to build a sportsman twin mxer. Now, I have two complete '78 Specials, and enough engines, parts, and a couple frames to make my mx bike. One Special is slowly gonna become a tracker.
Vintage bikes, and these in particular, are an obsession. BTW, I have just bought back my XS 1100.
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Post by xsbradga on Feb 27, 2006 20:33:05 GMT -5
49 here.
I bought my 76 C Model about 4 years ago from an ex-flat tracker that was moving back to Boston. It's been a great bike requiring only routine maintenance.
I also have a 79 SR500 that is currently 'apart' ..lol. I may sell it.
I have a 71 Honda SL100/125 'project' bike..lol.
I previously owned a:
1973 Kawasaki S2 350- My first bike. Eventually equipped with a set of Wirges expansion chambers, K&N Pod Filters, drag bars, lower grearing. What a blast when you are 16 and out pickin off unsuspecting guys on Hondas...lol
Owned an 84 Kawasaki 908 Ninja and a Cyclops Mini Bike.
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alexc
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Post by alexc on Mar 1, 2006 10:42:44 GMT -5
30 now, only been riding for 4 months, but I have owned my 650SE since september of 04.
Alex
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Post by derbytown on Mar 2, 2006 7:14:16 GMT -5
Well, I've had Hondas, and Harleys, most of my life (since 16years old), and now at 57 I got an XS65B to work on . Let's just say it'll be a good lookin ride when it's finished, I hope, LOL. Not knocking the Hondas or Harleys, but this is the easiest bike I've ever worked on. Very simple, straight forward design. I like it, LOL.
Ride Safe.
Derbytown
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Post by spyug on Mar 2, 2006 9:22:25 GMT -5
53 today....happy b'day to me!
Only been riding for three years (mid life crisis?) and this is bike #3. the project is going well and I'm hoping to fully reassemble this weekend. It came apart easy enough and I'm hoping it goes back the same way.
Despite my previous comments about gen Xers, it is good to see the young guys getting interested in these bikes. Its a sign that they'll keep them going for many years to come and as Martha says,"and that's a good thing !"
Cheers,
Spyug
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Post by derbytown on Mar 2, 2006 9:49:03 GMT -5
Well, Happy Birthday to you, and I hope ya have many, many more.
Ride Safe
Derbytown
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Post by stevesemti on Mar 12, 2006 23:40:03 GMT -5
Hello all, Just turned 29, got my 77D as a loaner for last summer, now buying it (Finally I can do what I want to it!!) It's already dissassembled, being cleaned/polished/painted piece by piece...
Anyway, I'd wanted to ride since I was 17, this was my first real opportunity...have always liked early 80's Japanese bikes. I honestly think that the Specials look way better than my Standard...but it's mine, and I love her, and it'll look MUCH better by this riding season....
This is an AWESOME board, and has been an incredible help....Thank you!!!
Steve in Portland
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Post by bigaz on Mar 16, 2006 4:23:59 GMT -5
hi guys I turned 44 yesterday and Ive had my 1976 650C for 2 months .I chopped one when I was in my early 20s I have owned lots of bikes including 750/4 ,suzuki gsx 750 and 1100 ,honda gl 1000 goldwing ,but I loved riding the xs chopper and have always had a soft spot for them so its great to see so many people interested in them and I am going to chop this one ,not a radicle chop just a comfortable run that looks good ...cheers Biggaz
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Post by Wahoo650 on Mar 16, 2006 9:29:26 GMT -5
I'm 43. Bought my '76 5 years ago when I returned to riding. I wanted a Brit bike, something I could work on easily, but couldn't see the $$$$ needed. Since my first street bike way back in 1980 was a '74 TX500 :Pmy first thought was to get another Yammer twin, only this time I'd get the good one ;D I just picked up an '80 XS850SG in great shape for $1900. 5800 original, heated garage kept miles  . So I guess now I need and SR500 and and XS1100 to make my set complete(single, twin, tripple, four) - just don't tell my wife! Matt |
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Post by Bevin on Mar 16, 2006 11:26:37 GMT -5
I see you and raise you 18 - my body screams 61 but my mind says 21!
I have a bone stock Cardinal Red 1980 SG and I get way more "thumbs up" with it than a brand new Harley. I agree with the board the XS650 is the perfect bridge between generations, whether it's stock, tracker, chopper or rat.
"I don't care what you ride as long as its old!"
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Post by steve78650 on Mar 16, 2006 14:54:42 GMT -5
I turn 30 this summer. My 78 model, according to the head tube stamp, was manufactured in June of 1977. I was turning 1 year old!
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Post by Bob Dammit on Mar 20, 2006 20:48:55 GMT -5
32. I own my xs because it was a cheap bike (basket case), and I needed cheap transportation. ;D I still ride it beacuse I have to run this messageboard, and need something to talk to you guys about!  Just kidding, you guys are the best guys around! ;D |
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Post by 82bobber on May 20, 2006 7:35:03 GMT -5
miker, having a 1987 Paul Reed Smith, i'd give the XS650 kudos for being in my guitars humble arena, and the best part it isn't a negative positive ground like a trumpet, wow that's only confusing to a X'er, btw i have two of them living with me lol. Cool bike stock or chopped!
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