Comments on: 1979 XS650 from Winnipeg

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:58 +0000

Just re-read your original post an saw the electrics box / oil tank info.

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:24 +0000

I am considering using a Bird looped hardtail, as well. How much clearance do you have with the 2″ drop?

Also, your vertical oil tank is great. Did you fab that, or purchase it?

By: rexxis

rexxis — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:58:21 +0000

Tough lookin’ bike! I like!

By: Dime_Crusher

Dime_Crusher — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:48:56 +0000

Really diggin the paint mang!!! Was thinking of same color scheme myself… guess now its back to the drawing board!

@more: I’m gonna go ahead and say that he is most likely rocking a 19″ in the front on a stock Yamaha Mag Wheel…

I’ve got a brand new set.. only it’s coupled up with a 19″ for the rear as well. Comes with spacers, sprocket, rear disc conversion kit (rotor, calipers, rear master cylinder, reservoir, and caliper strut). Never installed.

Thinking of selling it if anyone interested???

By: Scott W.

Scott W. — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:54:40 +0000

Adrian, let me know when its done or if you need a hand with anything.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:54:27 +0000

Love it….In Winnipeg also …….and just starting my XS bobber gonna be a LONG couple winters till i ride

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:03:50 +0000

LMAO @ Tomy chung Ho hA mans comment.

By: Tomy chung Ho hA man

Tomy chung Ho hA man — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:07:36 +0000

“Feeling a little empty inside with nothing to work on right now.”

Why dont you go ride the damn thing then! Im sure after awhile it will give you something to work on, Mine always does.

By: norm younger

norm younger — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:14:49 +0000

love the paint.

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:28:56 +0000

Very nice!. I’m in Souris MB and did the same thing with an XS400, safety insection first, chop later.

Love the fender, any instructions on how your Dad built it?

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:59:02 +0000

This is just about perfect! I don’t think I’d change a thing beyond some shorter springs under the seat. Very nicely done!

By: Fabbastard

Fabbastard — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:26:55 +0000

Lol, I lived in the Peg for few years (late 90’s)and know ya gotta have some “MAD GRIT” to build in an unheated shop… I was painting murals for the Pan-Am games and one sunny day (mid June) was out painting and suddenly it got a little cold and soon the snow was flyin WTF!!!…lol Kudo’s just for that!!!!! Very Nice Bike Dude! although you may want to add pontoons or out-riggers as I hear you may be in for another summer like 97, I hope not for your sake!

By: Nox

Nox — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:58:32 +0000

Nice. Understated and tasteful, good balance. I don’t know that I love the hard tail but I love the aesthetics.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:42:40 +0000

Thanks nate. the club thing’s a good idea, lets do it.

By: nate

nate — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:37:13 +0000

nice bike man… grand forks nd here… we need to get a club for these bad boys rollin outta upper midwest

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:19:19 +0000

@ mario, I hope to see your bike on here soon, good luck with your build my friend.

By: sean from boston

sean from boston — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:33:47 +0000

I really love this bike the extra support like the fong bros and a great tank… I say go for some nice high frisco style bars

By: Jorge

Jorge — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:17:23 +0000

I agree with Mako on bars and with Guy on the frame swingarm, but like the overall look of your bike. If you want to change the bars AND want our opinion (readers opinion) I vote for dirt tracker bars but your bike looks great this way.

By: Jorge

Jorge — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:16:32 +0000

I agree with Mako and with Guy on the frame swingarm, but like the overall look of your bike. If you want to change the bars AND want our opinion (readers opinion) I vote for dirt tracker bars but your bike looks great this way.

By: mario

mario — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:11:17 +0000

Fanoboss,Men that’s the one I like it’s simple but what a Beauty!How much you spend for this bike…I’m from Peg also Fano have a 75 model am thinking to custom like a wrench monkees cause like yours a problem in pocket ha-ha-ha…nice bike you have.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:18:55 +0000

Thank for the comments guys.
Mister: I made the pipes.
Allen: Let me know when your bike is done, I need people to ride with!

By: Mister

Mister — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:28:45 +0000

Great job on the bike. Always good to see another Canadian out there building up and xs. Where are the pipes from?

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:16:20 +0000

Yep, I’m a fan of the extra supports too.

By: Shad

Shad — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:38:02 +0000

Epic build love the wassal and the mids section of frame it looks pretty awesome to tell ya the truth ,,,, love me some mags ,,,,,,EH

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:20:07 +0000

sorry ted

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:19:45 +0000

I vote for some dirt track bars or drag bars. Very nice build. I rode mine this week it was a blast. Just be ready to talk to strangers when you ride is all I’m saying. Well Done !

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:19:29 +0000

I vote for some dirt track bars or drag bars. Very nice build. I rode mine this week it was a blast. Just be ready to talk to strangers when you rise is all I’m saying. Well Done !

By: Allen

Allen — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:09:50 +0000

Great looking bike. From Winnipeg myself, have a 1975, that I’m just going to get into for next summer.

By: hooversama

hooversama — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:50:48 +0000

Awesome bike dude…..I love the color and simplicity. Man, I love this site!

By: Barney

Barney — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:37:23 +0000

LOL, i’m in the same boat as you being in Fargo, ND. Have one on the way and the wife says i spend too much time in the garage. The bike turned out great. Love the tank and the bars. That one exhaust pipe looks like a pain in the ass to remove.

By: more

more — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:40:46 +0000

wow! very nice bike !!!! what is the size of front tire and what kind…

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:39:41 +0000

Love it! Really like the David Bird hardtail and nicely thought out combination with the original foot rest mounts. I agree with you, different bars might suit it better.

By: Guy

Guy — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:24:33 +0000

I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF THE RIDGID FRAMES DONE LIKE THIS, (with the swingarm brace remaining on the frame) I LIKE THE LOOK AND I’M A SUCKER FOR STRENTH…DON’T SEE IT DONE MUCH ANYMORE, TOO CLUTERED FOR THESE SHOW’IE LOOK’IN BIKES WE SEE A LOT MORE OF LATELY I SPOSE. SILVER/GREY TINS LOOK ACE WITH BLACK EVERYTHING ELSE TOO…NICE ONE MATE.

By: Ewan

Ewan — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:03:28 +0000

Looks great! I agree on the bars, the current ones don’t really play with the rest of the bike. Kinda goes against the smooth lines of the rest of the bike.

By: Mako

Mako — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:51:36 +0000

Great build! In my humble opinion you should keep the bars. They give the bike a mean look.

Greetz, Mako (Holland)