Author: Ted

Twisted Samurai

Dewey Fragie – This is the bike that I’ve dreamed about since 1974 and I finally got to build it! When I retired I needed a project, so I found a 1982 xs650 heritage special and built what you see in my garage. had a...

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Bobber your life

In spring 2013 I started my XS 650 Bobber project not imaging how great the result will look like. Having seen the Brat Kit Style (and some other parts like gas tank) from Monstercraftsman this was the only way to modify the...

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Michel’s cafe/tracker

I needed an engine and wheels to use in my frame build project for school. I lives next door to XS650 specialist Jerry van der Heiden of Heiden tuning so I gave him a visit. He had an imported XS for sale without Dutch licence...

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Territory Blue

Pete Grice – It’s taken 18 months from start to finish. Two of us started separate builds at the same time in the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory. My build started as a 1975 650-B that was still...

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