Author: Ted

Mark Fountain – I bought my 1981 XS 650 from a friend who started the build and lost interest. I picked it up on the coldest day of the year and had to push it home. We started on it right away. Carbs, Wire Wheels, Handle...

Marty Piccone – This is my 1981 XS650. I rebuilt the entire bike. Extended the swing arm 4″. Hand made the rear fender, seat pan and laid the leather. Dropped the top of the frMe 2″. Redesigned the seat area to...

Rudeboy  – Beauty served by simplicity..  Hello, greetings from indonesia..  I always dreamed about having a yamaha xs650, and thank god, i got it from the junk yard..  I restored it and having a model like indian larry, i...

Josh Bradley – I don’t know what to say, I built this wretch out of a bike a dude pulled from a ditch and I originally purchased it for $100 because I convinced the guy that it wasn’t worth more than that....

Born from a bike bought in boxes. This build is the latest to roll out of my shop, JumpStreet Customs. I guess I’ll start with the front and work my way back. Up front is a 23″ wheel built by Larry (rip) from...