Comments on: 81 xs650 custom

By: Glen

Glen — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:34:26 +0000

This thing is perfect!

Anyone know if there are any updated or finished pics????

By: kingy

kingy — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:08:47 +0000

I was thinkin of building a chop,but your bike looks really fresh and unique.that tank looks the biz.well done.hoping to get my first xs soon and building a bike b4 grim reaper arrives.pensioner from uk.can’t wait for finished pics.anyone in England. With a project xs 650 for sale.

By: Wrong Way Will

Wrong Way Will — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:49:23 +0000

Sick! I would ride the crap outta that! And thank you so much for not puttin struts on the rear.

By: Boon

Boon — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:24:32 +0000

You got it, stick to your idea`s don`t listen to anybody else and you will have a ball. She`s well happy with herself sittin pretty. Love to see her when she`s done, or give us update`s as you go, one very cool scooter.

By: RJ from the ole school

RJ from the ole school — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 18:59:55 +0000

I like it,,,just my style of bike,,,rugged and ridable,,,it’l look good no matter how you lay the paint down,,,if you dont have carbs,,,I’m having good luck with Sudco VM34’s from XS650 Central,,,3M set them up for me and my bike fires right up and runs good,,,make sure exhaust pipes aren’t too large,,,these carbs need a little back pressure,,, swing arm is good too, especially if you rebuild into cafe racer later,,,you know how it goes,,,cut now,,,cry later,,,anyway your build looks like it has a good future,,,,good luck

By: Jeb

Jeb — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:46:39 +0000

Love this look but I am curious how you plan to have clearance for cables, upper motor mounts, petcock, and electrical with that badass tank of yours?

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:50:42 +0000

It does have a solid look. I think the way the gas tank sits real low down like that gives it a really nice. Great vintage tire choice as well..

By: mack-o-matik

mack-o-matik — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:43:09 +0000

Wow, solid look! What seat did you put here? Did you modify swingarm or frame (besides cutting?) Love the front tire! Greez from Switzerland.

By: CruzBoos

CruzBoos — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:32:29 +0000

With that seat you will certainly need to balance her with some clip ons, find another disc and caliper up front for added stopping power when bombing through town.

By: pickles

pickles — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:56:13 +0000

Agreed. The seat and tires look right too. Don’t change that tank!

By: Tebo

Tebo — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:48:53 +0000

Clip-ons, maybe? And who needs a battery and a starter? Go kicker only and save the weight.

By: El Gaucho

El Gaucho — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:11:46 +0000

Lower bars=perfect! Lovin the DT tank on there too. First Bike I ever saw (other than a stock DT) that tank looked right on. Don’t paint over the stock graphics! Killer scoot, can’t wait to see it done!