Author: Ted

The brat is done

Dan –  my first build. 1977 xs 650. It took 10 months and was nothing but fun!!!! Just took my time and it all worked out. I rewired it myself. lowered  the seat via VISUAL IMPACT. 16 inch rear tire 18 front. Designed and...

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1980 XS650 “White Noise”

Two Wheel Mafia Custom Cycles – I bought this project off craigslist for $1,500.  I was a stock running Yamaha 1980 XS650.  Over the next 5 months of weekend, the boys (Alex, Joe, Russ George and Tom) and I disassembled,...

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Busch Brothers – Far East XS650

Danny – I was hoping for better sun, but Lanceman was after a Japanese vibe with the pics, kind of misty Mount Fuji stuff, and I trust his eye.  Think he did good 🙂  The bike details, a 1979 XS650 SF.  Started chopping it...

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The rising by JTbrothers

The text is written by the photographer – Silke Baens: The story of the Yamaha XS begins with the Triumph (more on that later). Joris saw an unfinished project for sale on internet. The owner also had a Yamaha XS for sale....

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