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Post by daddyk on Jun 17, 2005 13:57:20 GMT -5
OK I'll try to send some before and after shots.Let me get the fender seat /combo of the tree branch it's hanging off of while I paint it
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Post by barber1303 on Jun 25, 2005 12:29:12 GMT -5
FYI...everyone sees their own screen name in the topic title...very tricky!!!
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Post by Bob Dammit on Jun 28, 2005 21:51:00 GMT -5
FYI...everyone sees their own screen name in the topic title...very tricky!!! ;D ;D ;D Made almost everyone look, didnt it? |
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garthh
Full Member
If it don't work, figure out something that do!!!
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Post by garthh on Jun 30, 2005 13:02:36 GMT -5
 bob I'm not getting it wheres the pics? computer stupid don't you know what I have started out life as a 82 special switched to full sized wheels [18" rear] custom lights, back plane for electricals, relay type regulator, "custom" rectifier, pods, deleted tach, in general scrounge up what I could to make it work for me thanks to all the admin's & moderators for this forum & pointing me towards image shack |
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NIGHTMARE
Full Member
New Holstein Wis.
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Post by NIGHTMARE on Jul 3, 2005 19:16:37 GMT -5
Hi Bob,
Mine is a 81 XS650 special. Made into a kind of cafe racer style. It has new neck and swing arm bearing upgrade. A fairing from J.C. Whitney and also a lowering kit from Whitney. A two into one MAC header and muffler. A set of Norton bars with foam grips. Rebuilt carbs with foam Uni pods. I drilled the front roder and polished the lower fork legs and rebuilt and polished the caliper
and added a speed bleeder. Added a filter element to the end of the breather hose.Added a Avon Speedmaster to the front and a Avon Super Venom on the rear.Added a remote spin on oil filter and stainless braided hoses. Made a new cover for the area that useto house the small oil filter element. I removed the Yamaha logo and polished the side cover. Reapolstered the seat,removed the brake light and added a side mount tail light. I am presently working on a set oe aluminum tripple trees and a aluminum chain guard.
Al
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Post by zipnbee on Aug 11, 2005 5:39:17 GMT -5
sorry bob, like the rest dont look hear but its cool when you see your name on a com. the first time[sept to ride]any way i cant even hardly use this computer thingy let alone a pitcher taker too il get one of the kids to help !!!!!!!!!bikes are __________-7? xs parts--73 springer hardtail chop----72 swingarm chop--thought iwould start with the yamas----99victory--99honda vlx chop--83harley flh
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Post by prairiedog on Aug 19, 2005 15:28:16 GMT -5
ok,,ok ,, I am new to this website and my bike is new to me too . I dont have pictures yet but i found my bike on the local internet for sale stuff . Its a origional style 1978 yamaha xs 650 ,black in color,,could use a paint job . previous owner had it for 8-9 years . has 10,000 some miles on it ,plain wire spoke wheels ,,wish it had the cast spokers on , mufflers are almost shot and it has a crossover pipe which i dont know was origional on the exhaust . I would like to figgure out if the tach dial face can be replaced as it is faded some . My previous bikes were a bridgestone 350 , kawa 350 triple and kawa ke175 . The Yamaha 650 is definately a step up the ladder and right in my power range,,,,, for now The seat was redone but a shoddy job ,some of the hooks underneath are gone that hold the material so that will be tackled later on .  |
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Post by jeepurze on Aug 19, 2005 18:25:07 GMT -5
hey prairidog dont feel bad about spokes lots of guys would rather have them you can do a lot with them as for looks,, tach face probably be easier to ebay another they go pretty cheap...
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Post by prairiedog on Aug 21, 2005 21:23:11 GMT -5
jeepurze ,,, i dont feel really bad about the wire spoke rims once cleaned they really shine but cleaning between the spokes is a bear and the wire spoke rims give it a classic appearance . |
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Post by pops on Aug 21, 2005 22:18:17 GMT -5
prairiedog....Bridgestone 350? Man, I can't tell you how many hours I sat in J.C. Penney's automotive and just stared at a new one with mucho lust. This was in '67 or 68. It had 6 gears and looked like it could fly. If I could just have one, my life would be complete...but it was something like $750 which I didn't have. I settled for a used 175 Hurricane Scrambler and was happy enough. It could beat anything in its class and some NOT in its class. Just couldn't top those rotary valves. Welcome to Yamaland.
pops
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rod
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77 XS 650 , 81 XS 650 Special
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Post by rod on Aug 24, 2005 22:54:09 GMT -5
Hi Bob & everyone
I am back. I was away for a few months and busy. Just bought a 81 XS 650 special. Lots of new things happening on the board here. I will have some picks soon. Say, I do not understand why you called this thread: "rod, I need your Help"?
Thanks
Rod
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Post by scottericsonon on Aug 25, 2005 15:40:57 GMT -5
havent taken any of my 79 yet
been too busy wrenching on it and real work and kids and etc etc
ill post some when i take em
scott
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78twin
Junior Member
1978 XS 650 Special
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Post by 78twin on Oct 2, 2005 0:03:50 GMT -5
Hi Bob Here is my bike 1978 XS 650 Special  Upgrades/ mods: K&N type pod filters Recent work done: Intake manifolds Fuse box Carbs rebuilt New condenser Overhauled Auto Timing Unit Alternator brushes Restoration in progress! Alot of time with a wire brush and rust remover. Will probably get the small dents out of the tank this winter and install lower handlebars. Keep up the good work at Mikes XS! |
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xsnrg
Junior Member
1970 XS1 1971 XS1B 1982 CBX
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Post by xsnrg on Dec 5, 2005 12:54:18 GMT -5
XSNRG
1970 XSI
16,000 MILES
2ND OWNER
STOCK ACCEPT FOR EXHAUST
TRYING TO GET BKE BACK TO "SHOWROOM" LOOK
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Post by trebchopper on Dec 5, 2005 15:39:28 GMT -5
i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/trebchopper/myride.jpgwell here is a picture of my ride, yea ive got a long way to go but this gives you an idea of where im headed. the things ive got left are; wiring, electric box, hardtail conversion, bars and risers, hand controls, forward controls, headlight, taillight basically the whole thing. i love this thing though it drives my wife crazy and its worth it. trebchopper ;D
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