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Post by 82bobber on Jun 4, 2006 8:46:05 GMT -5
82bobber NW Florida 1982 XS650 SJ Will send updated pic soon, this is old (I tried 3 times and couldn't get you a pic loaded) www.angelfire.com/crazy/82bobbermaybe this will work, just have old pics on website now Chopped hardtail weld-on New wiring harness from Mikesxs 112 link chain, bike has 3" ground clearance Stock rims 19 F, 16 rear Stock motor K&N Pods 2-1 Mac exhaust Carb rejet now on the bench New throttle cable from Mikesxs Jockey shift (fab from microphone boom stand) Foot clutchpedal, hand made 3/16" plate 5 X 7 black Headlight from Mikesxs/added on/off switch on top Turn signals from 76' Kawy 305 R & L handle bar switches from 76 Kawy Pilot seat fab'ed from 97' 1500 Vulcan passenger seat pan 4" Vintage HD seat springs from J-P Sportster gas tank flamed paint job (N Carolina?) F & R fenders black "House of Krylon" Front fender bobbed 4" Rear brake/run light 76 Kaw, mounted right side Fab'ed brake control arm 2) aftermarket chrome bullet rear lights r&l-from old HD Fl cigarette lighter under gas tank New keyed switch from Mikesxs European Chrome handlebars,motorcycle-superstore Forward controls modded 97'Kaw passenger backrest supports Rider pegs by Drag Specialties, bolton rubber inlay-dennis kirk and...so goes Frankenstein, $350 invested so far New pic coming soon! |
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Post by 50gary on Jun 4, 2006 18:43:18 GMT -5
Hang tough, and keep at it, it's great to hear of another old soul resurrecting another old XS. You'll ride again, if you can you will, and you will if you can. All the best.
Cheers, 50gary
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Post by bmx15t on Jun 4, 2006 23:34:50 GMT -5
OK here goes mine name: bmx15t contact: bmx15t@yahoo.com bike: Yamaha XS650 1972 pics can be seen on photos.yahoo.com/bmx15tbike's mod list Frame: stock Tank: stock with custom made badges seat: home made fibreglass lights: aftermarket taiwanese I think horn: Lucas from some britbike Fork: Bimota SB6 rear shocks: Yamaha RX135 brakes: front: dual 4 pistons brembos rear : 2 pistons brembo brake hose : HEL also some various other components I wouldn't know where they came from like brake handles, brake pump, etc Wheels: xs1100 (I think) Carb: Keihin CR33 roundslide Handlebar: unknown with custom modification That's all I can remember |
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Post by 82bobber on Jun 5, 2006 6:16:45 GMT -5
Hangin' tough 50 Gary! The only way to go...I really appreciate the encouragement, and I will take this puppy down the road.
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Post by billxs650se on Jun 6, 2006 7:28:45 GMT -5
ACK! I've been spotted! Ok, so I don't check *every* board here...
1978 Yamaha XS650SE - stock.
Yes, stock. Not a blasted thing modified on it. Unless you count new parts. I've got a dozen pics at home from the last days before it started. I"ll have to email them shortly.
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Post by garyr on Jun 6, 2006 13:37:47 GMT -5
Bob, sorry for the late post, just emailed you some pics. Thank you very much for the help.
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Post by thumper931 on Jun 6, 2006 23:05:39 GMT -5
 1975 XS 650 - wrong tank(1978), bike is complete but every single bit of it seems to be cobbed. Might have her on the road by the 4th if I can get tires... |
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Post by ckline on Jun 9, 2006 15:20:45 GMT -5
This is my 79 650 SF. Purchased it last year and have been working on getting it runnung. It had been under a cover for 3 years. It has 9000 original miles. Have changed a lot of things. Points,plugs,wires,condensor,filters,oil,resealed air boxes,and rebuilt the carbs...Still having the same problem with revs above idle. Probably sumthing stupid. It starts and idles perfect, but when you try to trottle it, it wants to breakup a little over 2000 rpms does some sputtering and dies out. If I can get it to go above 3000 rpms it's fine. The only thing that I didn't put in were the new needles. I wasn't sure about how to do it. I'm going to take the carbs off tomorrow and lift the lids and check the diaframs and put in the needles if I can see how they are in there..Sorry about the pic thing, I not too computer savvy and don't know how to navigate around your site yet,so if this is in the wrong place , let me know...I like the site , and would sure like to contact someone that's done some work on the 79's to give ideas on what to try next!... Any help appreciated....Thanks
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Post by frankb on Jun 10, 2006 7:26:12 GMT -5
Okay, Bob, Cute way to get my attention...  And, like many others, this is the first time I've looked in the news forum. Mine is a 1979 XS650SF. It was a barn rescue and has been kept as true to stock as possible. The list of replaced parts is longer than my checkbook register and represents more cash than the checkbook, too! |
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Post by bigpaparhino on Jun 12, 2006 23:16:19 GMT -5
You are looking for me? Why me? Picture? Let me know.
Thanks,
BigPapaRhino
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Post by dgfischer on Oct 8, 2006 8:25:04 GMT -5
Dang! I guess I should look in this section more often. Heres a link to the bike you may have been asking about last year. www.geocities.com/fischervintagecycle/XS650Page.htmlIt's been sold and I dont really remember the details other than the mods that I did. The mods are expained in the link. Heres my latest project. I know the details on this one. www.geocities.com/fischervintagecycle/XS650project.html 1976 XS 650 CBR 600 Front brakes, Ducati Brembo rotors, Rear Brakes are GS 1000 caliper, Brembo master (moved to be concealed behind the side cover),Ducati Rotor My new style Hydraulic clutch, 34mm flatslides Oil cooler fiberglass Honda Tank, Highly modified LePera seat (HD Softail) It will have a Gunfighter solo look to it when done. Fork brace Forks have the later 35mm adjustable fork caps machined to fit them The engine is stock, but I may go with a big bore and cam (at least a cam) Misc custom made parts (aluminum motormounts, brake splitter, caliper mounts, carb adaptors) I've been told that the mags are very rare Yamaha items (they didnt see too rare when I was trying to sell them) Wiring run inside the handlebars and there is 2 headlight switches (one for the head light/ one for the driving lights/ the L/S switch has both hi/low and driving lights On/Off - the right side has Headlight On/Off) Electric starter removed Extra frame brackets have been removed (Pass pegs, seat, and side cover brackets) The center stand and brackets will be removed and is currently on the bike to make working on it easier. Future mods will be; Maybe an oil filter assembly (like on the other bike) custom made side covers Speedo and tach brought closer together and housed in 1 housing Probably a scrambler type exhaust (up pipe) and the bike will get a YZ inspired paint job (Yellow, Black and white) The seat will flow into the tank when it is done and wont have the gap that is presently there. Or at least thats the plan as of now. It is always subject to change. Daniel I came in here looking for information on how to put a pic in my post. I signed up with Frappr and all I can do is put a link in my post.  ? |
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Post by browder on Oct 8, 2006 9:48:18 GMT -5
i got a 72 i found in the neighbors garage a couple seasons ago-i got side tracked last year getting a h-d back on the road but now that the riding season is coming to an end i'll be spending my time on the xs--this 72 was bought by my nieghbors father in-law over 13 years ago for $100.00-he never did get it running so it sat in a garage for eleven years before i got my hands on it---took me three days to get carbs back in shape and chase down couple electrical problems--but it fired rite up secound time i rolled it over and run like a sewing machine---bad part was i could't get the pivot bolt out of the swing arm no kind of heat or hammer worked i ended up cuttin it off
so i had horton build me a frame and that's as far as i've got--ened up going down april of 05 and once i got healed up put all my time and cash into getting h-d back in one piece---now my son has bought a 79 xs and i got to get busy cause he's pilfering eletrical parts to make his run--soon as i figure out how to post some pic's i'll show you where we're at on both build's
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Post by marktmeyer on Oct 9, 2006 14:26:14 GMT -5
Hello,
My bike is a 1976 C model with 1975 tank and sidecovers. Engine is stock internally 34mm VM mikunis, Bub(?) 2-1 pipe into NOS Dunstall Power muffler. Avon super Venom tires, 3800 original miles, restored from a 20 year rust nap. After market turnsignals and tailamp. Boyer Brandsen Ignition and elontric regulator to be installed. Quartz Headlamp. Mark Meyer Highland MI just back on the road.
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Post by 19d on Oct 9, 2006 21:05:14 GMT -5
I cant seem to get the hang of putting pictures in here...
I have made some good progress on my project and would love to share, but I must be a dummy...
19D
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Post by 19d on Oct 9, 2006 21:31:32 GMT -5
O.K. I finally think I got it.  Thsi is my 1978 special a while ago. I have had the swingarm done, polished EVERYTHING aluminum that can be polished, added a cafe style seat too. I have a vintage two into one exhaust for it, and some really nifty big finned exhaust clamps I found in a wrecking yard. 78 XS750 tank, a lucas style tailight with chrome base, I carved skulls into the ends of the brake and clutch levers and polished them too. I painted the wheels aluminum silver and polished out the rims and "spokes" (like stock except silver colored), and here is a pic of the nifty chrome clutch side cover:  I will eventually drill the rotors and have the swingarm chromed, and I am thinking the 700 big bore is the way to go after reading all the posts on the subject. I really wanted to re-phase, but I got scared off. I want a bike that is reliable and I can get parts for easily, and I kinda like the shaking! Lets you know you are on a real motorcycle... |
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