Author: Ted

82′ Heritage Special Cafe Racer

I bought a 1982 Yamaha XS650 “heritage special” for $250 a couple years back. I have slowly replaced parts and cleaned others. I wanted to learn how to rebuild a bike, taking everything apart and putting it back...

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81 for sale Buffalo

For sale is one 1981 xs650.  I purchased this with the hopes of creating a cool ride like the ones all over this site.  Unfortunately however, that is not the case.  Not only do I not have the skills, I don’t have any...

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xs in chicago

Alright, after a long and stressful charging problem, my xs is on the road and flyin like a bat out ‘o’ hell!    motor is an 81 special, wheels are stock 16-19 re-laced and painted. Frame is obviously an ardcore...

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