Building A Better XS650

XS650 TRIKE

Ted — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 02:11:09 +0000

Duane – I named this Sweet Chariot. I finished this on the 4th of July. Home made springer and rear end. It has a homemade rear end, the spider gears are out of a 80 Mazda. Homemade springer front, modified stock 650 rear rims to.

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1979 XS650 Family Plan

Ted — Mon, 19 May 2014 22:24:19 +0000

Jeremy – Hello all. When I was 16 my father built me a chopper to tool around on. I rode it quite a bit, never too far from home though. Then it got passed around by my brothers for awhile before coming back to me. Several years ago I resurrected it with the help from […]

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1978 XS-Minnesota Special

Ted — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:18:48 +0000

This bike sat for 20erso years. I learned to do almost everything on it. Opened it up last winter and replaced the cam chain guides, did a valve job, all new seals and 1st oversized pistons! STOCK AIR FILTERS I love XS650’s

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My First Build, EVER.

Ted — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:55:05 +0000

Rowland Marshall – So I had been holding out for a Harley since I was 14. I had come close a few times but something always got in the way, so finally my buddy said I could ride his XS650 if we got it running. I started doing some homework and fell in love with what some […]

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mid life crisis

Ted — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:44:38 +0000

This started as a bare frame given to me by my best friend, its a 79 with a Pandemonium Hard Tail. Then i added a battary box headlight mount font and rear Brembo brake kits and Yamama exhaust. Added a leafspring seat mount with my seat pan, made the bars, drilled the rims, and […]

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fibreglass sidecar xs650

Ted — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:18:18 +0000

Rich – Short story, in the late 50’s/ early 60’s my dad had a business making a fibreglass sidecar of his own design called a Clarendon and after a 25year search I found one !! This was duly restored to as near as original spec as possible but what to attach it too? I decided to […]

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81 xs650 custom

Ted — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:37:48 +0000

Jeff – Its an 81 xs 650 rebuilt and tuned the carbs k&n cleanable filters has a polished front fork lots more to come needs to get wired needs headlight tail lights & turn signals a battery box and a starter. Jeff BENFER

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XS650 DEATH TRAP

Ted — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:12:27 +0000

This bike has been posted on her by its prvious owner. I took on the bike by trading an Iron-Head chop I built a couple years ago. Now under my ownership the bike has gone through some changes… When I got it the pipes needed replacing, carbs gone through, transmission gone through, some top end […]

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slowly but surely

Ted — Wed, 02 May 2012 07:09:52 +0000

Broc – I bought the frame a 72. titled, off ebay and have been working very teidious on it ever since. 2inch drop in the front standard tc hardtail. i have the tank cant wait to post pics of that its weird crazy! sorry guys no pe-nut tank here. Broc Krantz

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Chop or cafe?

Ted — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:46:40 +0000

I bought this xs off ebay as non runner, had it re-bored, rebuilt engine,fitted boysen ignition etc . I don’t do stock bikes,so should i chop it or go down the cafe racer route?

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81 XS Midlife Crisis

Ted — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:30:48 +0000

Brad – I don’t know why I started this project. Maybe having my cousin Rob from Chappell Customs living so close I thought it would be crazy not to. I picked this 81 XS up for $1000, drove it home with having to shut off the petcock at stop lights to keep thet carbs from […]

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Fare East inspired XS project update

Ted — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:52:25 +0000

Busch Brothers – Hey guys, been a while but this XS is still under way- Since the last post we have decided to run a DNA sringer, adapted to the XS neck by turning down the stem and converting to taper bearings. We also made the tank instead of running the TY175 tank- it would […]

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under a pine tree for 20 years

Ted — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:48:36 +0000

Frank – 1978 650 picked up for 100.00 as scrap this gem has been sitting in the same place ever since i was a kid. motor still rolled over had to cut the chain a beat the brakes off of it just to get out of the woods, it was leaning next to tree when […]

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83 heritage special

Ted — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:40:22 +0000

Jack – Its an 83 I picked up from an older guy that had at least ten of them from what I saw in his garage it only had 9000 miles on it. As of now the only mods I’ve done is a new set of TC Bros handle bars and billet aluminum handle bar […]

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Joe Wilson – My fun bike

Ted — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:55:34 +0000

Joe – I wanted a bike I could knock around town in and have fun with .Built this for less than 800 bucks . I am going to keep doing more and more to it as I ride and enjoy my little Brat.

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First but not last XS brat

Ted — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:46:43 +0000

Paul hocroft – 1975 original except for two into ones (when brought) stripped frame down to last nut and bolt, the swing arm was seized solid needed a hacksaw to remove. Now bronze bushes and tappered rollers bearings in headstock. Painted her myself, black with 4 coats two pack clear metalflake on frame. Tank and […]

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2nd corpse bike

Ted — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:52:49 +0000

corpse – In progress. made the hardtail, bars, chopped the springer (was 8″ over stock when i got it) seat fake oil bag fender etc. everything but the tank itself. been taking longer then expected becuase Im tight for time. enjoy! any feed back would be great! http://napalmraid.blogspot.com

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Matt Verdell – First build

Ted — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:53:18 +0000

Matt – I bought this bike off a craigslist 6 months ago for $450. The first thing i did was drop the frame off at tc bros for a hardtail and neck gussets. I made the rear fender from a Harley Davidson heritage front fender. I pick up the aluminum wheels off craigslist for $75 […]

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THAILAND XS650 CUSTOM

Ted — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:22:30 +0000

SUPACHAI NANPAN – THAILAND XS650 CUSTOM – All parts handmade by me.

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Black Cherry Bagger

Ted — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:19:19 +0000

Patrick – My love of XS’s all started when my uncle gave me a couple bikes and extra motor, this 79’ and an 81’ special (one of my upcoming builds). Both of these bikes have matching numbers (frame and engine). After viewing all of the ideas on the web (especially this site) I decided just […]

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Thaddeaus getting started

Ted — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:23:51 +0000

Thaddeaus – Bought a bone stock runner last year. Stripped it down and rode it; this year plan to get more done. Made a axle mount light/plate bracket, temporary solo seat from an aluminum street sign and a gate hinge, and modified a throttle sleeve to accept an old Schwinn grip. Rebel shocks to lower […]

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softail xs

Ted — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:49:00 +0000

Chris – Hi ya, been collecting various xs parts for the last 15 years, finally last year started bolting things together. I made forward controls, fender rails and wheel spacers myself,wanted to powder coat frame but got laid off last week so it will be a rattle can special when weather gets warmer (this winter […]

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Future chopper (update)

Ted — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:57:50 +0000

Jeff – welll since last I posted i cut that perfectly good bike in half, stretched it four inches and dropped it two inches with a david bird hooped style hardtail, with a tubing bender me and my buddy brett built a new support beam for the motor support structure…..got rid of the lame exhaust […]

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Homebuilt budget XS650

Ted — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:54:18 +0000

Griz – I didn’t want to post any pics until she was done but your handlebar give-away convinced me otherwise. The work has progressed past this pic but it’s the only shot I have of her at the moment. ’78 XS650 Special with a hardtail from Lowbrow. Fender strut kit from Lowbrow. Bungs for fender […]

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Anthony – XS650 First time builder

Ted — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:22:50 +0000

72 XS 650 with a hard-tail frame and a homemade fender. Working on forward controls and finishing it up.

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Christopher’s Old School Chopper

Ted — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:56:00 +0000

Christopher – I just wanted to send in some updated pictures of my XS650 Chopper build in the hopes of winning a cool set of bars from LowBrow. I have been working on this bike for about 2 years now. I was hoping that I would have been finished by now but ended up moving […]

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1st attempt at love (73 TX)

Ted — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:54:23 +0000

My friend (Jeff) and I are building this chop. It is my 1st build. We have used some Harley skins, with cut up pieces like the handle bars, exhaust pipes, as well as fabbed a few parts here and there. It has a Sportster seat, (MY old a.. can’t sit on those hard seats you […]

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Ray’s dropseat

Ted — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:52:01 +0000

Ray – This is another Dave huntress frame. I went with a Detroit bros style build this time. stock front end that has been shaved and powder coated. the front wheel is a stock hub laced up to a 23, the rear is a 180-18. Hubs and rims where powder coated green. I went with […]

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Justin’s XS

Ted — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:13:26 +0000

I’ve always loved XS650 bobbers, but always hated the geometry of the mass produced hardtails. That is why I called Elswick Cycles and had this one custom made. Its a 5″ stretch with a 4.25″ ride height and I think it ended up giving the bike a pretty wicked stance. The oil/electrics can was also […]

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First Timer.

Ted — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:12:31 +0000

Brad – Traded a stalled V.W. project for a bike that had already been hacked on but it came complete and with a good title.Ive been admiring this site for a couple of years now and feel good about building my first bike. Started by calling Taylor at T.C.brothers to get their awesome hard tail,came […]

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st.Louis lunatic

Ted — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:52:18 +0000

78 650 Bando built frame 250rear tire 12 over narrow glide front end 21 front tire ultima foward controls Bando built jackshaft more. To follow

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Yamiedave

Ted — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:59:30 +0000

Yamiedave – Bike nickname isXSedid it is a XS650 1972 frame with 4degree rack,the top of triple tree of a sr400 yamaha lower the front end 1″, standard fork fitted.the rear swing arm is extended2.5″(further modification to follow).the seat pan is lowered 5″ with 10″shockys fitted,forward mounted controls.all of my own designs, alot of thought […]

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monoshock tx retrobike

Ted — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:06:34 +0000

Had a bunch of leftovers in the shop and decided to put em all together. Custom built a tank n tail… reworked the rear end to house a Yamaha mono-shock swing-arm. Slapped on some paint n now I’m finishing it off to be on the road for spring.

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cliff’sxs650rr

Ted — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:03:05 +0000

I wanted a ols skool bike that cornered great. So I installed a cbr600rr rear swingarm with monoshock and a 180/55/17 rear tire. Bike isn’t finished tet but will post more when finished

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xs 650 by dirty bastard choppers netherlannds

Ted — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:41:29 +0000

Highsider- I’m waiting for the paintjob the rest of the bike is already

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Swedish Dan -first try..

Ted — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:07:50 +0000

Swedish Dan – Ever since i saw a photo on a friends bobberized xs650 i knew i just had to build my own… Because of a traveling lifestyle i only had a small window of time where I had access to my dads workshop, so this fall when i got my hands on a -81, […]

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The beast

Ted — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:32:58 +0000

Travis – My 71 bobber built the old fashion way with little tools and little money she’s changed looks time and time aging but she’s still a little screamer. travis wininger

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future chopper

Ted — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:10:52 +0000

Jeff – Just picked this up in a trade. Ive had a love affair with the X’s since I first started chopping. Wished I had more time to work on it but since I don’t I spend hours on this site during my off hours while I’m offshore…..will post progress pics….oh yeah its a 1975 […]

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More shrek no more

Ted — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:16:54 +0000

Tables – As promised here is an update of the rebuild of Shrek. To recap – Originally I wanted to build a Bobber but as things panned out I ended up buying a ‘survivor’ chopper, so that is what I worked with. I didn’t want to cut the frame so I had to revise my […]

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“Thors Hammer” Aussie bobber build progress

Ted — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:42:04 +0000

Steve – After doing some research and gaining some valuable advice from friends and those in the know, it was decided that an XS650 was the stead of choice for my bobber build. One of my mates was looking to move out of town and happened to have a 1975 donor bike looking for a […]

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SOFT HARDTAIL ;0)

Ted — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:32:23 +0000

IOCWA – Nearly finished this little girl… Made everything at home in my garage in Australia… I just love this website… You guys are all so talented… I’ll post up a full detail with some better pics when it’s finished… The paint is primer at the moment… I’m tossing up between a heavy metalflake blue […]

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A little Salt Flat influenced (In progress)

Ted — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:43:38 +0000

Hello everyone, I started this little custom about 9 months ago after receiving the bike from a Yamha rep at the MotoGp event in Indy. I plan on taking it back to next years event and having it shown in the Yamaha tent. I have a lot of first time parts on the bike such […]

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XS650 street tracker

Ted — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:43:23 +0000

The 82 xs650 special

Ted — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:35:44 +0000

Here is a post from Sweden! The builder is Patrik Ingenjörn Bengtsson. He builds it for me. Micke

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Glory Days (A work in progress)

Ted — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:29:36 +0000

It all started with a gas tank. What followed can be best described as a series of happy mistakes, a fender found here, a head light there, and a bunch of other pieces all dating from 1979 and earlier. My intention was to build a cool bike for a friend for getting around town and […]

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meet SadieAnne (work in progress)

Ted — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:45:15 +0000

Bought this 79 xs650 special for 450 bout a month ago. Stripped her down and started from scratch. Cheated and bought the hard tail, but I’m glad i did, saved loads of time. Shaved the shit off the forks. Shes got…a 70’s Honda dirt bike tank, cut down bmx handlebars, billet throttle tube i had […]

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The bad Habit

Ted — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:28 +0000

Cory – Well this build started last winter, it was a 80 xs in rough condition, but it ran. The bike is real basic (less is more) with a clean grunge look.

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Getting closer

Ted — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:50:00 +0000

Original build was 33 years ago. now the new version. Mike from Denver

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reborn chopper – jason pascoe

Ted — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:32:59 +0000

This is my XS chop which i found laid up in a shed for 10 years in cornwall uk. Its taken 6 months to get to this stage frame painted ,rewired managed to clean up and reuse most parts, mostly second hand parts used. Some from USA as they are getting harder to find in […]

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Justin warfield – xs trike

Ted — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:30:11 +0000

This is the start of my 78 xs 650 trike gonna have a small flat bed on back to haul my junk.

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77metricbobber- side pic update

Ted — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:26:42 +0000

I did a primo meat tenderizer as my kicker, the struts in the rear are made out of 3/4″bolt stock, the bars are just a scrap piece of 7/8 d.o.m that I put two bends in, took about 30 seconds the whole bike I have about 1500 into so far. This winter I plan on […]

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Wild Mans first build

Ted — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:52:27 +0000

I just bought this ’81 XS that was started and then the guy lost intrest in it. This is my second ’81 I bought the first one new in ’81 but had to trade it for a car when my kids came along. This is my first build, I was thinking about putting a springer […]

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more of my 77 metric bobber

Ted — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:44:49 +0000

I am almost done can’t wait to ride it, this is my first motorcycle project I hope they post it this time..

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Fatt Matt’s Bobber

Ted — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:45:09 +0000

I recently sent in picks of my chopper and mentioned the fact that i fell in love with the xs650 motor after building this bike.This bike was put together for less than $650. I just used spare parts that i had laying around the shop.It sports a rebuilt motor, Sportster tank and softtail rear fender. […]

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Billy Bennett new ride

Ted — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:59:34 +0000

Still a couple things left but it rides great

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Update Bullet ONE

Ted — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:48:12 +0000

Here a new update. The tank and the fender are ” special painted “. Now I am going to put all the electric inside the frame. When this is done I will start the engine and make a testdrive. The engine is complete polished now ( it was a hell of a job – 175hours […]

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Nigth Chopper # 2

Ted — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:05:07 +0000

Hello I am Edgar Echevarria and I am making kustom Motorcycles. in San Luis Potosi Mexico, in case somebody requires of some accessory or wants the design of some piece this is Yamaha xs650 special model 82. Front suspension extended 6 inches with a rake angle of 45 degrees Back suspension extended 4 inches tank, […]

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Brody- Does it have to be a chopper?

Ted — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:57:33 +0000

I found this bike in a barn in the finger lakes region of upstste NY. 1975 XS-650B….seemed to be all original until I got it home and had a closer look. The bike had 81′ carbs and 78 airboxes….the “electrics” had been cobbed up over the years and that was almost to be expected when […]

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Unprotected xes

Ted — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:26:56 +0000

Almost a year in the making…more pics to come later

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’74 tx650a quick and cheap

Ted — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:04:38 +0000

I got the bike about a month ago for 300 bucks. I tore the carbs apart and got it running like new. I went with the TC bros hardtail. By the way, TC bros is very cheap and fast shipping. I used TC bros headlight with a custom bracket. I decided on TC bros drag […]

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Arnold Inc.

Ted — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:28:15 +0000

I found this site and I had to build bobber of my own. I’ve been working on this bike for about two months now. I paid $550 on Craigslist. I went Bratstyle because the roads here is CT are not that good and I plan to ride a lot. I went with the Visual Impact […]

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1978 XS650 project very first bike

Ted — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:57:20 +0000

This is my very first motorcycle, I love the old vintage style motorcycles that I used to watch in old movies. I told myself if i ever buy a motorcycle, I would only buy a XS650 I love the bobber look. Well needless to say I finally found one that I liked the looks of […]

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Bratstyle’ in the UK !

Ted — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:39:20 +0000

Hi Gang ! Thought i’d send you a couple of pics of my 1979 XS 650 am buildin. The engine’s ‘etch primed’ and about to be painted satin black. Gonna run with mag wheels, 16″ on the rear and a 21″ out front. Shortenin the rear of the frame by 6″ allowing enough room for […]

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Buell XS “Wife Beater”

Ted — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:19:39 +0000

This is a project that has taken me more time than I thought it would, but what a ride! I started the build last year after a friend gave me a ’78 XS and the forks and wheels from a 2006 Buell. He said he had been dreaming of doing something with the two bikes […]

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1978 XS650 Heritage Special

Ted — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:19:09 +0000

$200 worth of bike parts in bins and some good old fashioned hard work and this is what I ended up with.

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Trini Jackmmer

Ted — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:44:37 +0000

Great ideas and some amazing jobs on the site. I’ve got three 650’s to build. The first is a ’79F built “new school” with updated suspension,electronics and lights. Kept all the major parts YAMAHA. FZ6 rear end, RZ front end, rims and brakes. Made the body and tank from GRP myself … along with the […]

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Xs 650 Militar Bobber

Ted — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:24:48 +0000

Hello, I come from Polish, I built custom motorcycles, I have a lot bobbers xs. Power Choppers

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My Donor…SINBIN

Ted — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:34:58 +0000

After searching craigslist and every local place I could think of I might have found a donor just around the corner. This is my ex-father inlaw’s 650 that has been leaning on this tree for who knows how long. it’s really rough and hopefully I can salvage the frame and start from there. Last we […]

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ozzy bratstyle

Ted — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:44:03 +0000

Wyatt – My first build ,i got this bike for a good price and love it so now its time to brat it out so stay tuned …………………

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Hi-Jinx inc. – XS

Ted — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:20:17 +0000

Got a couple of them now, not so easy to find in West Oz, Black one is my daily rider,sporty tank one is ready for paint,Ali tank one has had some neck and back bone work. (really low) and girder fork one is what a bike looked like when I was 3yrs old. Every thing […]

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74 Drager – Dmitry D

Ted — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:39:50 +0000

I picked up this 74 TX650A off craigslist in April for $350. There wasnt much to it, as the guy started to cafe racer it out, so there was no tank, handle bars, seat, basically motor and wheels and a bunch of miscellaneous parts in boxes. Only thing i could check is the motor turned […]

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Tinslceat- The Relic update

Ted — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:46:41 +0000

Well the bike has had a number of different guises since it was last on here, but its in the home stretch now. Ive gone for an old style look to the bike, and its really starting to come together. As always all my progress is on my blog at www.Tinslecat.com

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xs650 rescue x2 (looking for stock parts)

Ted — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:53:39 +0000

I pulled up to a near by scrap yard to see if they had any interesting motorcycles , A guy had just pulled in to the yard with a trailer with two 650`s on it , one was a 1981 special and the other a 72 bobber , we made a deal and he even […]

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74 TX650A Bobber

Ted — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:31:40 +0000

A few changes since the last post…… 2011/01/74-tx650a-bobber/ I have since swapped to some home built bars, Denvers springer, seat, tank is done and painted, really just a few odds and ends. Any questions, feel free to ask. Bryan Davis

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First XS build…and addicted!

Ted — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:29:49 +0000

Hi gang! I’m a long time rider with a few other bikes that I have always somewhat personalized but never built with all the garage made goodies. Purchased my first XS (’78 Special) in non-running condition last summer then snapped my Achilles tendon and had surgery…”twice” as I was too stubborn to follow doctors orders! […]

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David Bird Yamaha XS650 hardtails

Ted — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:39:33 +0000

Tyler Malinky- We now have David Bird Yamaha XS650 hardtails in stock in both looped and straight styles with 4″ of stretch and 2″ of drop. Custom orders are available as usual but these hardtails are in stock and ship daily! $289 plus shipping, check em out here @ www.lowbrowcustoms.com

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Tonys – 1979 XS650

Ted — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:53:45 +0000

Bought this bike as a project to give to my son ,but really dont have a clue which direction to go with it. Really like the Buell inverted forks and the 21″ front wheel that i robbed from a Suzuki drz 400, but the 17″ Buell wheel looks good to. The dilemma is the rear […]

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Snow Bourne revisited

Ted — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:31:02 +0000

I posted about two weeks ago with the original and here is what it has transformed into. Hope everyone likes it. Hardtail done by me at home without a jig and a lot of beer and is straighter than factory. Haven’t had a lot of riding time on it yet, summer won’t come to […]

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Hacked and Wacked Rat

Ted — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:40:34 +0000

I purchased a seat, handle bars, hardtail, tail light, pipes and pods, other wise I re used original parts, or hacked stuff laying around the shop. I mounted the Battery, switches and electronics in an old 7.62mm ammo can. I cut out all the wiring except for the ignition/charging system, and headlight/taillight. Mounted an old […]

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JOANA DARC 1971

Ted — Mon, 16 May 2011 03:11:32 +0000

IMPROVING SINCE 2009 HAVE THIS BEAUTY, I AM THE SOUTH OF BRAZIL IN THE CITY OF PORTO ALEGRE AND DO NOT HAVE MANY TX 650 HERE AND IS VERY HARD PARTS. STILL MISSING SOME DETAILS BUT SOON WILL BE FINISHED

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Stolen xs650 chopper

Ted — Wed, 11 May 2011 05:03:13 +0000

Chris rose had his bike stolen– if anybody out there has any info get a hold of Chris and help him out.. Chris- “4th ride on the bike since I built it. not even a gallon of gas burnt threw it. Some pice of $H!t stole it from Englewood rec in Englewood colorado wed. 27.” custom built everythingmodified tank that I norowed […]

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Minnesota snow borne

Ted — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:25:00 +0000

Picked this one up about 2 years ago. Got it home and liked its basic roots but keep transforming it to my tastes. Love the hell out of it! Rides like a dream and scares most harley owners, ha ha! Title says 72 so I guess that’s what it is. Had to get special plates […]

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Bob millerleile – Ridin durty

Ted — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:46:30 +0000

This bike has been thru alot. I bought it stock with blown aprt clutch components and pissin carbs. Its a 77 xs and to start in the tranny its a 82 tranny with 5th overdrive and a grinded screwdriver for a clutch push pin haha. The velocity stacks are flower vases i picked up at […]

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THE WET BACK ’77

Ted — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:20:21 +0000

This is my #6 and I am happy with how she turning out so far. I got it off a guy that was going to build an ice bike so I built around the tires, studded knobbys that came on it. It’s a 1977 now with a 6 inch extended swing arm also a mono […]

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patrick’s – 80 Beater

Ted — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:09:25 +0000

I just picked up this bike about a month ago .. havent touched it but it is now at a buddys to get stretched ,lowered seat pan cleaning up the frame , paint and such .. could use ideas .. Im goin for a brat style with the apes and forward controls but want it […]

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Walter – Bullet One xs650

Ted — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:05:49 +0000

Complete rebuild, handmade. Complete polished engine, new wheels with inox spokes, brassed niples and the finishing touch with bullets. Special paint will be done later. I will have finished this project end of 2011. Greetings from Belgium,

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I’m a minimalist?

Ted — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:46:54 +0000

The parts on this build are temporarily being held in place by clamps, pieces of wood, a towel, bubble gum and just the right balancing point. Needed to get an overall visual before finalizing with welds. I’m a big fan of minimalistic details in bikes, art … well, most things in life. Can’t say this […]

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1975 Psychotheropy

Ted — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:07:45 +0000

Updating some pictures from this morning. I think we got the angles right. I am very pleased with the results. I’ll keep you updated. The chopper gods smile on me. I have been restoring old metric bikes for about 5 years now. It helps me keep my sanity. I started to see some of the […]

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Mike Gelernter – YamChop Too

Ted — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:10:47 +0000

I’ve had this idea for about 5-6 years now: To build a bitchin’-ass XS650. About 4 years ago, an acquaintance of mine (Todd, rest in peace, man) sold me the donor bike for $100.00. A pretty ugly ’72, that had some parts missin’, but I was assured that she ran right up untll she was […]

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Aussie Chop

Ted — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:07:19 +0000

G’day everyone, scored this bike free about 8 months ago in BAD condition…standard, but many parts missing, rusty, siezed engine etc. But i always wanted to dick around with one of these and the price was right. So i eventually got it to run first, then with a little inspiration from this sensational web site…started […]

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Another TC bros tail and sporty tank.

Ted — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:10:15 +0000

This is my current project. It is a 81 xs that i picked up from colorado and had shipped to Vegas. I have been working on it as much as possible trying to get it ready for spring.. spring is here and I’m not ready. Jason

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Uncle Bear’s “Blast From The Past”

Ted — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:47:56 +0000

Found this old chopper on craigslist recently and had to have it. I gave it to my nephew after we unloaded it from the trailer. Now he has a cool project. He will be keeping the retro chopper theme as he rebuilds it and I will be his helper/mentor. I will post pics again when […]

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Claus- Almost finished

Ted — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:34:13 +0000

German to English translation- Hello Junx, I got the motor on ebay and get to rebuilding it pastime over the winter. Now she is as far as I can go with it and it is almost completed. Up front is still a 4.0 x 19 mm Firestone. Hallo Junx, hab die kleine im ebay gesteigert […]

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JimRoberge – First Try

Ted — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:46:03 +0000

Write about your XS650.: 1973 tx650\710 I picked up the bike for 250$ in boxes from a guy that lost intrest. Looked at a lot of bikes on this site for insperation and came up with this. I bobbed it lowerd the front and rearend 2/1-4 inches. The rear fender is a spare tire cover […]

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Northeast Bobber

Ted — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:03:17 +0000

This is my 1981 yamaha bobber project. I have built a ton of mini choppers and owned a nice 1969 triumph chopper, but this is my first complete build. Thanks to this site I get tons of inspiration and great ideas. I will post more as progress continues. Tony Clewley

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starting my build 83 xs650

Ted — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:32:35 +0000

I saw this bike on ebay for $500 and had to have it so I sold off enough harley parts. I drove down to New Orleans picked this little lady up. I’ve got big plans for this bike. Bought a T.C Brothers hardtail to start off. But since I dont have any build experience I’m […]

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Busch Bros. Shin-fluenced XS

Ted — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:18:18 +0000

After relocating to new digs, Lance and I finally are getting back to working on my Shinya Kimura influenced XS. We goosenecked the frame, made the hardtail, picked up some big twin Harley wires, modified a custom Sporty sprocket so we could run the HD wheels without a ludicrous tooth count. Got the frame […]

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Jason Bibby’s project

Ted — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:46:31 +0000

This is a 1982 XS Special. So I hand built the pipes and did some Cuts and mods to the frame. Hand made tear drop tank. More to come.

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max pain (update)

Ted — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:30:37 +0000

All the Fab work is finished. Bike is all in pieces again. I am back to the start of this project, after powder coating and paint. The fun begins putting it all back to gather. My brothers bike came out great I like how the two bikes are the same bike but look very referent […]

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The ace of spade

Ted — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:03:40 +0000

I pickup this bike during christmas holiday,it’s 79 it was running but i had to put it back stock perfect shape to get the registration. This is done so the fun start,the next step it’s welding the brat-kit from visual impact, the picture show how the bike should look… Than so far i fix my […]

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Joe Bob Biggs Finally Running

Ted — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:52:21 +0000

I have had this bike for bout 7 years. It was bone stock until 1 1/2 years ago when I had the bright idea to turn it into a Bobber. I have done all the Fab Work, Wiring(with help) and Engine Work. Spec’s: 82′ XS650 Special Bored to 707cc Performance Cam from Mikes OverSized 5th […]

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xs blue

Ted — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:25:29 +0000

Had this bike 7 years now previous one got nicked i`d had that one 14 years, its on a par with losing your dog! done loads all by local small buisnesses and after market parts, still got more to do but i`m gonna run it for a while first, happy holidays, xsblue.

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100% Proof 79 xs650 (first build)

Ted — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:31:55 +0000

It started as a $45 rolling turd pulled from a scrap pile, motor turned over had some redneck compression, so i loaded it up. me and my 6 yr old son tore all the ugly shit off. He had an absolute blast and has helped a ton during the build, picked up a mustang tank […]

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74 TX650A Bobber

Ted — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:36:26 +0000

Done so far – 1974 Yamaha TX650A, TC Bros hardtail, 7 Metal West rear fender, Narrowed Sporty tank, 18″ rear with a Firestone 4.50, 21″ front with a speedmaster, handmade seat pan, Monster chain tensioner, 40’s Fog light used for headlight, E-Bome tank, and custom exhaust. Still to come – rephased engine, Snafu mid mounts, […]

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diamond in the rough

Ted — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:36:17 +0000

Father Son project. Bought Two Bikes, working one at a time. replaced the whole back half ourselves with our tube bender and wielder. We have bought very little. Engine is rephased. Pops was the genius behind that one. My father has shown me how to make and finish all the parts that we have designed […]

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Fong Style with Buell Inlay

Ted — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:36:14 +0000

Try to use some imagination if you will, I’ve been working on this bike for some time now. I’ll try to post pics with the motor, exhaust and other peripherals soon, just too much to do and so little time to do it. This bike is following some basic design features from the Fong Bros. […]

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DADDYGCYCLES

Ted — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:23:58 +0000

SMURF BIKE Alot of good parts on this bike from some good people THANKS TC BROTHERS MONSTERCRAFTSMAN BILWELL And alot more MERRY XMAS FROM DADDYGCYCLES

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The Relic

Ted — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:19:17 +0000

Hi, thought i would send a couple of pics of my first bike as it stands. Its a ’79 xs650 with a TC Bros hardtail. This is my first attempt at a build, and i’m loving making all the parts i can for the bike! Just posted my latest effort – made a leather seap […]

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MCW RACING (FORMERLY- MOTORCYCLE WAREHOUSE)

Ted — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:33:06 +0000

EVERYTHING ON THE BIKE IS MADE IN HOUSE BY OUR BUILDER, RYAN BENSON. ONLY STOCK PART ON BIKE IS THE NECK AND DOWN TUBES. FROM THE KIWI FRONT-END, TO THE 7″ DROP-SEAT HARD TAIL, TO THE SPLIT MUSTANG TANK, 1 1/4″ FL STYLE BARS, AND CURVED BACKBONE. MOTOR IS A 75 AND WILL HAVE SOME […]

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Pheonixs

Ted — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:17:37 +0000

Times have been Fookin hard this last year and a half. We were victims of the station fire that roared through So Cal last August and the only thing that survived was my girls GS 550 and my XS 650. Well parts of… I had enough time to push the bikes into the elephant barn […]

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gotta start somewhere brass ass coming along

Ted — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:46:58 +0000

my72 xs650 winter project is takin shape getting the brass parts in and coming together can,t wait to have it powder coated and fab done but lot,s of winter left to getter done. terry cullen

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70’s Survivor Resto or Go Green and Recycle It?

Ted — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:59:29 +0000

One of those fateful phone calls. ‘So and so has a bike or two you should buy, lets go look and I’ll help you load ’em’ Stored in 1974 with 9800 miles after a fender bender, is from what I can tell, is a real period built 1971 XS650 chopper. Some of it is laughable […]

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1979 “Miller’s Powder Coating” Show Bike – In progress

Ted — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:55:09 +0000

This is my 5th bike this year, not sure I will get it completely done to say it was my 5th bike completed. Anyway, 1979 XS650, TC Bros Hard Tail, FINKIN custom leather seat, Custom Bars, Custom Rear Fender, I have all of the tins off now powder coated in grannys smith green. I plan […]

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Peter Razza TX 650

Ted — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:19:39 +0000

I picked up this bike and a 1980xs in CT in August. I had sold my honda in the begining of august and wanted to get one of the bikes on the road. Standard stuff rebuilt carbs, new points,coils, and almost everything else. Wanted to get running with stock stuff before I changed anything. Might […]

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XS Slim-First build 81′ Brat

Ted — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:20:39 +0000

Been around bikes all my life, this $600 craigslist special was my introduction to bike building. I live close to Garage Company Customs and had seen what those guys were doing with them so I decided on the XS. Those guys helped me out a TON and are a great bunch of guys. I Totally […]

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Gotta start somewhere-Terry cullen

Ted — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:25:09 +0000

My first 72 xs650 build ,found a girder frontend and half a frame ,ordered up a tc bros hardtail kit and bits & pieces. Getting close to rolling frame going with all black with hand pinstripped finishes and brass parts front to rear, can,t wait to see it come together will get more pict,s when […]

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General Tso

Ted — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:56:39 +0000

This is my extreme budget build. My wife bought the bike for me nearly 2 years ago as a graduation present. I got it home in several pieces and pretty much considered it a lost cause. I slowly pieced it back together and managed to get it to its present state for about $2,000. The […]

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Ate Que a Morte

Ted — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:34:12 +0000

This is my first project and I just wanted to share it with all of You!! This is the first bobber I build by myself. It’s a great feeling to ride. Thumbs up every where I go. Even the Harley Guys stop and ask questions. LOL!!! Ate Que a Morte!!!! (Hasta la Muerte) Portuguesse.

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650 xs -72 Swedish bobber

Ted — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:27:26 +0000

Just started my winter project, it´s an 650 xs -72 with hardtail frame. The bike is pretty long done so far and the engine has been thru. The wheels are original wheels from a -71 xs. I´m gonna keep the rear wheel and take Yamaha 125 off road 21 inch rim and put a drum-hub […]

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77 xs650

Ted — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 05:23:23 +0000

1977 xs 650 built in the garage rides pretty nice(for a hardtail) has harley wideglide front end and 21in tire. shawn

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Fly N Low 81 xs

Ted — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:48:33 +0000

This is my first build an 81 xs. I had TC Bros weld on the hardtail and get a DNA springer and other parts. The tank is from pandemonium. Here are a few pics getting started will post more as it comes together. Mike Burkey

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The “Dumpster Dive Bomber” Fin…..

Ted — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:38:49 +0000

last year i posted some pics of my bike a 78′ xs, i said it would be finished in a few weeks.. Well i lied and it took a little longer to get the wireing done. Then i decided to make a set of struts, then i wanted some diffrent handlebars and a new light. […]

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The “Demon”

Ted — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:07:52 +0000

This was my first build. Didn’t do too much really. Just took off everything I didn’t need, painted everything flat black, Chopped the ass off and welded the mini sissy on there and thats pretty much all she wrote. I really want to put a suicide shifter on and clean her up some some.

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Team Birdhouse

Ted — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:41:27 +0000

Well this is my first crack at building a bike. Im in love with the look and prices of the xs650. I bought the roller hard tail with a rebuilt motor for $200.00 dollars and found the 1980 xs650 special with 3000 miles on the odometer for another $200.00 dollars with a title at a […]

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Back from the dead (a little closer)

Ted — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:23:22 +0000

I have made some progress on my bike and changed a few things. I removed the flat fender and put the front fender on the rear. I know that a lot of people are doing this but it follows the tire much better and I like the look. I am also going suiside-jockey. I will […]

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the B is for ”Boneshaker”

Ted — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 06:59:31 +0000

This is my 75 xs650B i picked the bike up at an auction for $125.00 and started chopping. The bike was in fair shape the motor turned and had compression but i rebuilt the motor from bottom up. I picked up the hardtail from TC Brothers and welded it myself. the tank and bars came […]

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Back from the dead (almost)

Ted — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:02:41 +0000

This is my 82 special that I got for $200.00 from an estate sale 7 years ago. The bike was an un molested example and could have easily been cleaned up and run. NOPE! I jumped right in and tore it down to the frame, then life happened as it tends to. The shop got […]

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JUST GOT MY WINTER PROJECT!

Ted — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:52:11 +0000

Hey Guys, I’m new to this…so bear with… I just got my xs650 it’s a 1980 not sure what model, but it is just what I wanted. Spoke wheels with a 16″rear wheel . The tires were bald so I just put on new prelli tires, with the biggest tire that would fit in the […]

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Just Another Barhopper

Ted — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:37:02 +0000

Well, the bike was found on Kijiji listed as a 1977 Yamaha 650. I placed the call and after the older lady told me all she knows is it says special on the ownership and it runs good and that her husband had it out and dropped it in the driveway and broke the blinker, […]

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Starting from Scratch

Ted — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 05:26:19 +0000

It’s been SEVERAL years since I built a custom bike, but I’ve got a 15 years old son interested in riding one now. We built a frame jig with help from a machinist friend (sitting on the bike in the pics) and have been putting pieces together for about 6 months. It’ll be done on […]

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BRAT on a budget

Ted — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:51:52 +0000

Well i bought the bike for 200 bucks and it was in rough shape so heres what i had to do. I cut rear section of frame off and had my friends at Twisted Choppers make me new seat rails and shock mounts. I then used 85 honda rebel shocks to slam it 2 inches. […]

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(Update) Chopper Re-Chop! 1972 XS 650

Ted — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:35:33 +0000

Been busy for a while, but i’m back on the project! Have the base for my frame jig built and painted. Got the chopper frame almost bare (only the motor left) and have the beginnings of a street tracker XS frame ready to throw the motor in so I have something to ride while the […]

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finishing touches

Ted — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:52:01 +0000

I submitted pics about 5 months ago. since then got frame powder caoted and almost finished re assembly.just wating on a couple of electronic parts. ray alexander

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XS650 Ground Pounder

Ted — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:51:40 +0000

After looking at this site and others at all the xs650 choppers and bobbers I decided to find a bike and try my hand at building my own. The pics show a crude mock up to see what the bike will look like and view the lines. The hard tail is just tacked on and […]

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CHEAPSTER 650

Ted — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:02:08 +0000

My budget was $800, so got the stock 81′ xs650 special from craigslist for $200 and the rest was spent on new wiring harness, rotor and miscparts. Paint is spray on truck bed liner and flat black were it could reach. rebuilt the carbs for the chopped pipes and kickstarts everytime on the first try. […]

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LongRoad – The Next Ninjas Assasination

Ted — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:35:29 +0000

Mock-up is complete. Most of the parts are in. No more excuses. Time to cut this shit up.

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81 XS650 Old School, Loud & Proud Jersey Style

Ted — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:35:13 +0000

I picked up a 2000 Yamaha V-Star 650 then proceeded to chop it, nothing major but love the old school look so chop chop chop, I noticed the xs650 Yamaha was was real popular and seemed to have a cult following and i could see why …just a real sweet bike and Kick start ,,, […]

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franken daddys first xs build

Ted — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:09:10 +0000

This is my first bobber build. watched craiglist for a while and finally found a bike I didnt care to chop up. Im currently having Robert Elswick to build me a hardtail section and oil tank. These are some pix of my progress so far. Im also looking for a killer painter. Ive sent out […]

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A few finishing touches…uh ok maybe more then a few.

Ted — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:02:39 +0000

So a little back story as to how I came to own this XS. I first became interested in the XS a couple years back when bored at work, browsing ebay. My coloring book was full and my Crayons were running low, so I had to occupy my time elsewhere. It was a hardtailed XS […]

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black country metric chopper

Ted — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:17:33 +0000

Hi ya this is my xs softail project, its got a shock absorber off a yam RD 350 LC,need suspension cause as you can see from the pics im getting old now ha ha, I have got to make an electric/battery box,which i will make out of stainless. I will put some stainless straight through […]

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Tenacious XS Updated

Ted — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:12:27 +0000

Still picking away at her. had a few rain days from work so i shortened/welded the seat loop area about 6″ and made new shock mounts because the stock ones were stripped. I also took a body hammer to the tank. i like the way it turned out. With the knee indents it fits like […]

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B-RATSTYLE

Ted — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:39:05 +0000

First bought a 78 xs650. did some brainstorming, looked at examples and decided what i wanted. of course it came to life on its own as the build went along. broke it down, 8 hours of chopping and grinding. had to bend steel tubing for the dropped seat bars. hid the battery box under the […]

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bratstyle korajez

Ted — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:42:12 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Greetings from korajez custons in colima mexico, this is a 1975 special, try to hide most of the components and style handlebars, I find excellent all bikes displayed here congratulations. JOSE GUTIERREZ IBARRA

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Finally coming together

Ted — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:41:45 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Had this 79 in pieces for a year now. Got a 3″ Elswick hardtail, Detroit Bro’s tank. Keepin the mags on it. Haven’t desided on bars yet, or exhaust. Putin the motor back in and off to the welder, it’s just kinda pushed together in the pic. More pics hopefully soon. […]

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Shakey’s old bike

Ted — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:42:27 +0000

I got this from a dude name Shakey for $50.00. It was a pile of wires and a box of parts. I had a bunch of stuff left over from a FL resto and figured I’d put them to use. This was a low budget project. What parts I didn’t have laying around I scrounged […]

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Dominico Esposito first bike project

Ted — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:38:18 +0000

This a 1974 xs650 i purchased in may,the assembled picture of the bike is the way it looked when i bought it for 800$ then stripped it and sold unneeded parts for almost the same amout,so i ended up with a free hardtail frame,motor and wheels. I installed an extended cb750 front end i picked […]

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New xs 650 bobber

Ted — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:18:52 +0000

Just bought this bobber for $750 from my dads boss. The hard part of the build is alread done, they custom frame that has LOTS of extras, the pipes are really nice, and the custom cut fender. He paid 3000 dollars for the labor put into this bike, all i have left is to run […]

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max pain

Ted — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:28:03 +0000

Anther hard tail from the tigman my brother Shawn put his bike on so i feel the need to put my bike on as he got me start on feeling the need to build a bike so here it is 1981 xs650 hard tail by Dave from world class welding an like my brother I […]

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Flying without wings

Ted — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:09:10 +0000

I’m broke. Flat dead, rob Peter to pay Paul broke. I have had this old ’82 XS 650 for five years that my father-in-law gave to me because he couldn’t get it running. After having it home for less than an hour, I was going up and down the street on it. I rode it […]

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AJ’s-first bike/project build

Ted — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:57:36 +0000

So i picked up my 1980 xs650 from my college buddy a few weeks ago for 200 bucks. I’ve never ridden…this outta be intresting. I am big into the VW car scene and am already hooked in the xs scene. first thing i took on was shaving the emblem off of the tank and giving […]

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Couple of firsts, XS1

Ted — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:26:53 +0000

First Model, First Project. This is my 1970 XS1. I imported it from the states to Canada after finding it on CR. It had been customized many years ago with some new paint, seat, bars and springer forks(not actually use on this bike). I figured it would be perfect for chopping up. This is my […]

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Lo Bob

Ted — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:36:02 +0000

Write about your XS650.: One of three projects heading to Ebay from Whitehorse Creations. Our goal to make budget custom riders using Yamaha 650 platform. This particular bike has 11″ extended swing arm to accomodate frame cutting and lowering ; to end up with 17″ seat height. Battery floats between swing arm with electrics in […]

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Ju’s Bobber Project Part 4

Ted — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:40:28 +0000

Update: The bike seems to be comming together nicely now & has the compact, fat look I was after. It’s running a 150 x 16 rear & 130 x 16 front tyres on Harley rims. The front forks are off a Triumph with the lock stops cut off & built in to the head stock, […]

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born again

Ted — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:26:24 +0000

Hi, this is my 81 xs. I bought it in full original condition 1 1/2 year ago. I started to build it in a bobber way. Build for the streets in hannover. I am think about some white walls, and a peanut for the gas tank……. let me know what ya think mathiarz

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murdered out!!!

Ted — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:21:24 +0000

Just got done with my 82 xs. Never ridden or built a motorcycle before. This build cost me about 900 dollars including buying the stock xs. chris

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el diablo’s last ride

Ted — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:19:17 +0000

Write about your XS650.: So here goes…this is my entry to the outstanding world you guys have created….its a 79 xs650…ive already hardtailed thanks to the amazing guys at tcbros….4 under springer front…21×2.15 wheel…18×5.5 rear….sprotor on the way…..ed roth red retina flake for the frame with a pewter, flat black, and flake red as well […]

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I blame all of you for it….

Ted — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:16:05 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Hey guys, here are some pics of my first chop. I bought this 78 xs650 3 years ago and have been watching this site for ideas. Finally ordered a g&l 200 tail and chopped her up last night. My thought was to recycle some other parts like the wheel brake and […]

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new project rescue

Ted — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:53:37 +0000

Found this 1981 XS650 in Western North Carolina and actually turned it down the first 3 times I looked at it. It just seemed way to messed up to bother with. The guy who owned it tried to hardtail it o n his own with apparently no experience at all. He had used a stick […]

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Chrome Dome Bobber

Ted — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:37:08 +0000

It started life as a 79 I aquired from a salvage yard, I checked the motor over good and couldent find any problems so I went at the frame with the sawzall. Im putting it back together as a mock up to finish up with welding and mounting. The tank is off a 68 hodaka […]

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My new baby- Cali

Ted — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:11:29 +0000

Just got her yesterday, about 90% complete. Its my first bike so Im still learning. Gonna get some manuals, get everything on the ground and start one piece at a time. Sam

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south of boston xs

Ted — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:06:57 +0000

Ok, so after ripping apart a bunch of Japanese bikes to part on ebay i decided to put one together. so the search began for an xs650 and i found 77 on CL 2 1/2 hrs away for $250…it was already taken apart for a bobber project that never happened. than i found an 81 […]

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its getting there

Ted — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:49:44 +0000

1972 650 i posted pics awile ago ,,called 15 year slumber. its geting mocked up now and will be tore apart when i get it how i like. money is tight so ill post more when finished. rob hill

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Jeremy Williamson- Old School Xs 650

Ted — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:22:02 +0000

I have a 1975 Yamaha XS650, bought it from a friend of a friend who bought the bike new. I’ve had the bike for about 2 years now, was completely stock when I got it. So one day me and a friend started drinking and took the sawzaw to it. I ended up giving the […]

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Hustler 23 Roller

Ted — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:21:32 +0000

Hi folks , we came up with this projekt by building a framejig ,cause there is really nothing in Germoney that you can buy , and we actually like building our crap by ourself anyways. The front of the frame remains original and the rearsection is just sick brainwork. Lots of fun and Lemonbeer later […]

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Chopper Re-Chop! 1972 XS 650

Ted — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:21:13 +0000

Got it a few weeks back. It was an attempt at a chopper that someone did not want anymore. As you can see it had 6″ dog bones with drag bars a home made king and queen seat with a 3 foot sissy bar. The rake on the neck was done well but the back […]

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Hater Proof XS

Ted — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:58:57 +0000

update Shotcaller’s XS 650 Build Write about your XS650.: Here’s some progress on my Ardcore Choppers framed build. Still waiting on some parts. Pipes and seat are next. Shotcaller 2009/12/shotcaller-xs-650-build/

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Yamaha XS 650 Bobber almost ready for paint

Ted — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:41:45 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Made by G&M Choppers Germany. GMCHOPPERS.INTROPAGINA.NL Ger Voetman

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Teds-A-ttack bars and My blue 1977-D

Ted — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:22:18 +0000

7/8 A-ttack bars I’ve had this idea for a set of attack bars in my head for some time. My hard tail is getting close to a finished functioning bike. I am just waiting on a couple more pieces and I will have everything I need to start putting it all back together and raise […]

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Dark Sunshine

Ted — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:27:07 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I picked up this ’78 xs650 on a trade and completely striped it, I welded up the rigid frame, made the foot pegs, handle bars, and fabed up the foot clutch for the suicide shift. painted everything and it’s going back together fairly well, I’ve had a few set backs […]

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Bratty little bob

Ted — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:28:45 +0000

She’s an 81 650 special, scored it for 500 bucks, it had been outside for who knows how long uncovered and weathered. I had been looking to build a japanese chop for a while but as we all know lack of tools and or fabrication experience makes it really hard. First I stripped it down […]

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XS650 DROP SEAT CHOPPER PROJECT

Ted — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:22:52 +0000

Write about your XS650.: THIS IS MY FIRST XS650 BUILD. BOUGHT A STOCK 1981 SX650 SPECIAL, CHOPPED IT UP AND GOT RID OF THE JUNK. THE FORKS ARE 6″ OVER. THE BARS ARE 16″ APE HANGERS FROM ROAD6CUSTOMS. KICKER PEDAL FROM WISEGUY CHOPPERS. MINI SPEEDO AND TACH FROM MIKESXS. VINTAGE 1″ TUNNEL FRISCO STYLE SPORTSTER […]

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café racer style

Ted — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:15:33 +0000

Write about your XS650.: en cours de remise en forme nicolas

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Almost riding

Ted — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:59:43 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Spring is here a and it is almost ready to ride. It is a 78 XS with a TC bros hard tail. Rear wheel is a Akront 3.5″ x16″ and front is from Mike’s XS, It is 19″. I drilled the front rotor because I thought it looked neat. Forward controls […]

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Finally sees daylight

Ted — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:18:41 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Just some updated photos after I finished the paint. Seat out getting stitched up now. Tech7

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“PorchMunky” my Xs650 Chopper almost done

Ted — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:15:38 +0000

Whats up folks ,this is my bike ive been working on for a little while.Its a 78-Xs650 with some mild changes,as you can tell i have no garage so its getting built in my porch. Still not finished buts its getting there,im going for a sweet 70’s skinny frico style chopper, just a few more […]

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Nelson calazans almost back!

Ted — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:52:54 +0000

About your XS650.: I’ told my bike history last year. I’m from osasco/brazil. i’ve change the style but the passion is the same.

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1980 XS650 bobbed out

Ted — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:39:08 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Bought this bike for $500 bucks about a month ago, and let me tell you its been worth every penny. The bike runs mint and came completely stock before i started bobbing it out. Put on some clip on bars, took off the fenders, cut off the back part of the […]

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david mattei – first project

Ted — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:16:04 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Ive been a h-d rider for 10 years, but after seeing the Harley world turn to poop i decided i want to have a bike with some personality. i work at a large h-d dealership in sc and upon buying my $1800 project every one said why? i say why not? […]

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New to me xs650

Ted — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:23:35 +0000

This is a 1980 xs650 I recently picked up. I haven’t documented what I’ve done so far but here’s how it looks now. I only came across the first xs650 chop I’d ever seen about 3 months ago. I can’t believe what I’ve been missing. It’s not done by any means and I’ll do my […]

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Updates on the schwinn

Ted — Fri, 07 May 2010 04:58:22 +0000

Write about your XS650.: The schwinn is getting closer and closer… as time allows as well as my blue bike I am keeping not to mention customers rides they want modified. Frame is painted,engine is back in,seat and bars are on the way(the ones on it are similar) lots of little things to do like […]

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1973 xs650 chopper build

Ted — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:19:25 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I had such a good time building my xs bobber I decided to go for a chopper look, So I took the motor out of my bobber and started this project last week. I used the original xs frame, cut it down a little, lowered it some, and I liked the […]

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Schwinn lookin bike

Ted — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:56:37 +0000

Decided to go way different with this xs. So many look alike… including the one I built for myself with the exception of a single downtube I decided to make a frame with no straight lines on it at all. I looked at my pedal beach cruiser and decided why the hell not. Frame is […]

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Idaho Chad’s Brattrackerbobberwhatevers….

Ted — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:58:50 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Well, I was gonna hold out on posting my ride until she was done, but there has been quite a few peeps hating on bratstyle bikes, so maybe I can shut them down a little bit..hahah!!! I am a big fan of Ardcore’s “Flying W” and Double M’s recent brat, so […]

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“The Dumpster Dive Bomber”

Ted — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:52:05 +0000

Write about your XS650.: This 78′ xs650 is my first build. She is almost finished just needs some wires. I made many parts by hand such as the seat pan and handle bars as well as other things. hope to be rideing at the end of the mounth…See you soon with more updates……. Shawn Dennis

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first one’s not even done

Ted — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:51:23 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I haven’t even finished with the first one and I started number 2. Going in a crazy direction cuz why not. Tank will be under the seat to keep it looking like a schwinn and I might keep the little girls bars.,.,. modified of course. The blue bike I am keeping […]

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15 year slumber

Ted — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:49:35 +0000

Restoring ol bikes is my passion, after seeing all the cool xs bobbers on this site, me and my friend decided to restore this 1971 xs 650.this bike sat in a shed for 15 years i was told and was begging for somebody to fix her up. I have redone many bikes over the years […]

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Groundpounder

Ted — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:43:31 +0000

A mechanic friend ended up with a couple of xs’s and before I knew it one came home with me along with several boxes of parts a and some motors, all of which turned out to be junk for the most part so he being the builder type offered me his all together and running […]

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james atkins 1st chop build

Ted — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:37:01 +0000

The engine is out of a 1979 special and was in a bit of a state so i went to work on it and now its like new. The tank and electric box under seat are stainless, I just need to do the polish work on them now. Regards jim.

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1978 XS650E

Ted — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 04:04:15 +0000

1978 XS650E. Got it Pic#1 for $50.00 bucks! Tried different looks, settled for Pic#4. Sorry about Pic#5, proud of my highway cruiser also 1980 XS850G. (RIDE IN XS) Bill Shartle

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Peter Dexters xs

Ted — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:57:50 +0000

G,day I have owned a 650 hard tail frame since i was 18 now 51 so its about time i finished it. Wife had been on my back about cleaning up the shed so i got the old frame out she said sell i said no. She said u will never finish it so sell. […]

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to punish and enslave

Ted — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:27:13 +0000

I found a 79 for the right price at the right time and after looking at it I found out that so much stuff was new on the bike and the person I bought it from had all the receipts for all the new parts. He really kept it in good running condition. So I […]

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easy end garage xs

Ted — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:05:36 +0000

From the Easy End Garage in Richmond Virginia this 76 xs is an on going process featuring a tc bros hardtail and controls, sportster tank and a modified set of apes. Got the bike from a friend who had it rotting away in his back yard. check out easyendgarage.blogspot.com to check out this and other […]

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Metric Iron

Ted — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:26:32 +0000

Hi im luke cook and im 17 years old and this is my xs650. This project started when my brother picked this 650 up for 200$ In the begining they hadnt really known much about the bike so they looked up an xs650 on the web and of course the first thing that poped up […]

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The rush is on!

Ted — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:26:11 +0000

While back I put up some pics of my 77 xs650. Since it is finally getting warm up here I got to do some work on it over the weekend. I sanded down my gas tank to start getting it ready for paint(hugger orange). I am using a 68 shovel gas tank. I made my […]

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paint is on my first try

Ted — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:25:36 +0000

Sent in some pics awhile ago of my first build, 77 650 chopped with a TC Bro hardtail, just put some paint on it old school style, a few rattle cans and some masking tape! slow process, but she’s coming along. next up is motor rebuild. Hope to have it on the road by Biketoberfest, […]

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PERSISTANCE

Ted — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:46:16 +0000

This bike started out as a dream, with me looking across the road at my dads neighbors drive way, and watching this once beautiful bike dwindle away…… So after many years of begging, I wound up convincing this Ol’man into selling me this 75 xs650b, with only 1,780miles on it. I wasn’t sure how I […]

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Fat Yama Part II

Ted — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:54:32 +0000

Just a couple shots to show you the progress that’s been made over the Minnesota winter. It’s warming up here and the bobber is about ready to go on it’s first ride, only to be taken apart and painted. At the moment we’re tying up the small details such as the sissy bar, wiring, brake […]

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TWO NEWBEES FROM DADDYGCYCLES

Ted — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:02:26 +0000

Hey here we go again 5 more builds and no time but here are two on the bench ready for some parts and the welder. One bike is special because its for CARTER and he just got back to the states from fighting overseas to let me do what i do and you do. So […]

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Still Sprung

Ted — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:58:21 +0000

I caught the bug for riding all things 2 wheeled as a kid and I finally got around to building one up. Here is my first build, a 1980 650G. It started as a complete, running, stock bike. I quickly started removing unnecessary bits. Soon the entire wiring was out and replaced with a minimalistic […]

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work in progress

Ted — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:47:01 +0000

This bike started with a freee motor from ol’ heck, another xs650 owner. made the frame made to my specs from dave huntress, single loop with a 6 over stretch. stock front end, shaved and powdercoated. wheels are 23 up front ith stock hub and rear is an 18, both have powdercoated hubs and wheels […]

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xs 650 winter project

Ted — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:32:56 +0000

This is my first project bike now I’m hooked cost me less than a thousand to build and was a kick in the ass to build. Hope to build a full out chopper out of a 07 t120 truimph soon. Brian Whitebread

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Getting closer…. 78 xs650 chopper

Ted — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:34:07 +0000

Hardtail installed, 1932 ford taillight solo seat oil bag made from a fire extinguisher… (electronic box) home made batt box, headlight mount… what do you think? Ordering a 750 kit from Mikes tonight and all the gaskets and some new cam chain guides…. spring is comming… I think I will grab a boyer ingnition too…. […]

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Mark Bobber Project

Ted — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:44:45 +0000

Bought this bike for 100 bucks, in sat in my garage for 4 yrs..only been working on it in my spare time for a year…almost there only have a few small things to change…Home made hardtail with a rattle can paint job. Mark Morgan

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Junkyard Roller from The Chop Shop in Jefferson

Ted — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:27:05 +0000

The Chop Shop in Jefferson South Dakota This is my first custom bike, my friend Harley VanKirk from the Chop Shop in Jefferson and I have been working on getting this bike done we should be having it on the gig here in the next few weeks. I’m using a 200mm 18inch rear and front. […]

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78 xs650 chop in progress part 2

Ted — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:13:25 +0000

Well her she is . My 78 xs650. Recently I replaced both tires,bars ,and headlight. I also stripped the gas tank so now its bare metal. All that is left is to fix the pipes because they hit the back of my leg, make a taillight and plate bracket and figure out what the hell […]

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Busch Bros. latest far east inspired chop

Ted — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:59:21 +0000

After seeing Lance riding the hell out of his Tokyo thug chop, I got re-inspired to get chopping on my own XS. I’ve been a fan of Shinya Kimura’s samurai style for many years now, so I just hd to goose neck the frame. Here are some very (VERY) rough in progress shots just […]

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Christopher First Bike

Ted — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:12:35 +0000

I have never really been into bikes until just this past summer I was surfing the net and found xs650choppers.com. That was it I was hooked and had to find a bike, so I got a 1977 XS650. I just thought I would share with everybody what I have come up with so far. I […]

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NOT a trailer queen

Ted — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:11:39 +0000

This is my first chopper build. I love the simplicity of the XS 650 twin, and am tired of overpriced shopping cart bling bling TV show bikes. You know what I mean. ( BIG thanks to The Horse mag) Got this one for $700 and an hour later half of it was in the dumpster. […]

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Hopeless xs650

Ted — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:04:30 +0000

I picked up this 1980 xs650 about a month ago on Craigslist for $170 in portland, Or. This bike was just a rolling frame with a motor and extra parts in the box. I brought it home and the first thing i did was start to tear it down lol it was about 9pm and […]

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Ju’s Bobber project 02

Ted — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:28:05 +0000

Suppose I should mention the forks & yolks are off a Triumph 955 with a Harley wheel & Bandit calliper. The head bearings on the Trumpet are the same size as the Yam but the stem had to be extended by an inch or so. At which point the lock stops were built inside the […]

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XS BOGOTA COLOMBIA 1971

Ted — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:27:50 +0000

The beginnings of a softtail Xs650 chopper. yeisson sanchez

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The last ride??

Ted — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:52:09 +0000

I’ve been it this for a lot of years, even got the D.V.R. to prove it. I use to ride Triump 650’s and I know them in side and out. but when I lost my job in 82 working for a thump. dealer I went over to the Yamaha shop and a week later I […]

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78 xs650 chop in progress part 1

Ted — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:38:04 +0000

1978 xs 650s on the chopping stage Danny

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Mid Thirties Mid Life Crisis!

Ted — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:31:59 +0000

Infatuated with the lean, minimalists approach I’m thirty-five years old and have never ridden a motorcycle except for the ones at the boardwalk fixed on the carousel. Didn’t know my swing-arm from my elbow, no metal fabrication, nor welding skills, very limited mechanical ability although I have turned a wrench here and there but never […]

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Outkast 650

Ted — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:22:33 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Here are some pics of me crazy 650 that i started this winter. the wheels are from a bullet bike and the tank i a hodaka. The back half of the frame is hand build and it is one low bike there is a lot of hand made stuff on this […]

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80% done blues

Ted — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:44:29 +0000

Always been into bikes – the old man’s always ridden and I got my license when old enough. He’s built a pretty sweet cb750 hardtail and I wanted a chop, so one day he comes home with a frame and pretty soon the engine too from a guy at work. I had the front end […]

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Ju’s Bobber Project 01

Ted — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:01:44 +0000

How hard can it be? This project is my way of finding out while hopefully producing an eye catching ride. I opted for this XS as I wanted a parallel twin, it has electric start, it ran & cost £500. There’s no design plan so it will turn out as it happens dependant on what’s […]

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Tim Beamer First Try

Ted — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:39:01 +0000

This is my first try at building a bike, so I’m sur people will like my taste. My buddy pulled the bike out of a guys field and it was a complete mess. Cut all the crap off the rear and welded a TC Bro hardtail on. The wheels are an ivory color and the […]

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new life for an old bike

Ted — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:33:15 +0000

Very exited about this one. I got this xs in trade for fabbing a custom tank for a nice guy i met. There’s only about 10% of the origional frame left on it and I will be making a tank and fenders from scratch. Bruce

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XS650 on it’s ride back from the dead

Ted — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:22:33 +0000

My buddy gave this bike to my son a little over a year ago….he lost interest and moved home for a few months….since then I decided to clean up the shop and put all the 650 parts in one place….like bolt them all together:) It’s a 73′ with a TC weld on section that is […]

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Duane xs 650

Ted — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:56:22 +0000

Hey guys thanks for the sign it rocks I’m working on a 650 got it chopped hoping to get the weilding done this week here are a few pic’s. Duane

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77 Rat Bike xs650

Ted — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:59:21 +0000

Been working on this thing for about 6 months on and off. The frame section is from G&L choppers. 5 inch stretch hardtail. Some parts from TC bros. choppers. Still need to make some exhaust pipes and get the forward controls set up. Lots of great bikes on here. I better step up my game […]

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basement build

Ted — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:53:53 +0000

My bike was an 83 heritage special. I bought this bike in august of 2008. i rode it pretty much stock for that year and did some work over the winter in my buddys grandfathers basement. i made the side covers from an old door off an 87 chevy truck. Body line from the truck […]

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LET’S BOOGIE

Ted — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:07:19 +0000

Just thought i would let you guys in on my next project. I’ve been snoopin around on this site for a while now and its high time i contributed. The first shot is my barn find 71 xs650 still covered in owl crap, sportin an extended front end, pull back bars, shortie pipes and the […]

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“Pure Evil” Steven(Hotrod)Beattie

Ted — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:55:15 +0000

Hello XS650 riders, this is Hotrod, this is my 1980 Bratstyle ride, still needs alot of work, sat idel for awhile, theres along story behind it and the bike. A friend and I started building this bike together, His name was John Greenlee II. His life was cut short Oct.10,2009. He was hit on his […]

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First Build going great

Ted — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:59:44 +0000

Bought bike with extended frame already in place first mistake. Had to re-weld everything, Brakes were barley working had to fabricate mechanical brake system, Exhaust system fabricated, forward controls & linkage fabricated, Seat mount fabricated, Bike re-wired, Wheels powered coated & re-spoke, Kick stand, & rear fender installed, Headlight installed, handle bars installed, battery box […]

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migbarons kustoms THE APACHEEE

Ted — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:18:55 +0000

HERE IS ONE MORE OF MIGBRONS KUSTOMS …..ITS POWERED BY A 1980 XS650 AND SETTING IN A 71 TRIUMPH FRAME…. VERY BADASS!!!!! ALMOST READY THANKS TO THE MASTER MIND “CHOPPER” AKA.MIGBARONS KUSTOMS… sam martinez

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Fat Yama

Ted — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:07:58 +0000

I had a 1976 Honda CB750 built for me this past summer and it just didn’t look right for me. So I sold it and used the funds to build a bobber exactly the way I wanted it. I’m getting all my help from Rick Brandt, a local here in Minnesota. He has been very […]

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Sneak peek….Almost done!

Ted — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:54:23 +0000

Write about your XS650.: 1979 XS650 Chopper Sneak Peek…….More to come by January 1. Brandon

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Update on 78xs hardtail

Ted — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:49:59 +0000

Write about your XS650.: What do you think? this is my first xs chop, love to hear your feedback!! looking for a old rear fender, if you have one cheap holler, stock tire…. thanks!! rparkinson@hughes.net Ron

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Limpe Iven’s XS project

Ted — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:10:08 +0000

Hey man, Been awhile, still checking your site regularly, some great stuff ! Work on my next project is slow, simply cannot find the time, but as winter is kicking in at the moment i`ve made some progress, just wanted to let you know. I got me the basic parts, just to get started, frame, […]

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1981 Slapped Together

Ted — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:51:26 +0000

This is my first bike project, I think it came out just like I wanted. Rides nice and gets attention. Like all projects, it took 4 times as long as I had planned. But it’s done now!! Eric Toles

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NEW XS650 MOCK up DADDYGCYCLES

Ted — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:14:03 +0000

This is a 1979 XS650 built by DADDYGCYCLES in NEW YORK. Bike is mocked up and ready to be torn down for final build. Build has Stock size 650 motor 34mm CARBS. Paint will be 2004 Mustang Corba orange,TCB rear end,oil tank/battery box and forward control that are going to be changed to mid controls,Wise […]

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BHall’s xs650 Time for a new project

Ted — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:44:45 +0000

Here are some more updates I’ve done to my 650 I got rid of the Z bars and built some T bars. also got rid of the sparto tail light and went with this LED thing that i think is kind of fun and sleek. also built a stainless tag bracket. I am done messing […]

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Sue’s yamaha xs 650

Ted — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:22:13 +0000

I started out with only 1000.00. I found this sad café racer want-a-be with a shell motor for a $1000.00 so I barrowed the money from my Grandparents and got the bike. I drove the bike for about 2 hours and rolled it in the garage and chop the carp out of it. Since […]

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Shotcaller XS 650 Build

Ted — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:27:14 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Here’s my XS build in progress. I’m waiting for the wheels to make it a roller. The frame is from Ardcore Choppers. The tank is hand made. The wheels will be Invader 5 spoke spool 21″ and 18″. Braking is Performance Machine rear rigid mount with Exile 5 spoke rotor clocked […]

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Frankie’s projected update

Ted — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:53:59 +0000

Just an update of my 1975 xs.i since have had the moter running and i put a 16 inch wheel on it.i am in the process of making a set of forward controls for it,i got a front and rear harley fender and some other parts from ebay.i also got new fork tubes and other […]

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Build in progress

Ted — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:34:47 +0000

I picked up this bike about four years ago never owning or riding before. The first thing I set about acquiring was the 250mm tire on it currently, American chopper and a cousins recent wide tire build set my mind it that direction. This proved to be the thing that stopped me dead in my […]

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MY FIRST BUILD

Ted — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:08:27 +0000

There is my finished 1975 xs 650 with a weld-on amen rear. i got a 160 tire on the back ,and a 21in 80/90 on the front. custom solo seat done by my buddys wife. custom electric box. i just put 2 to 1 pipes on it now,thanks for looking at my bike. marc conorman

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chopper project in progress

Ted — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:07:35 +0000

This website kicks A$$. Write about your XS650.: 72 XS650 chopper project I’ve been working on. Custom frame, LePera solo seat. Mini apes, wide frontend. TC Bros forward controls. Started with bare sheetmetal and now frame is painted and tank/fender are ready for paint and forward control linkage hooked up. Not set on color yet. […]

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Back From The Dead

Ted — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:09:49 +0000

I bought this bike after a few hacks had there go at “chopperizing” it… Didn’t go so well… Brought it home and started knocking bondo off the frame. Oh man! These guys loved bondo! Well they needed it to cover up the hideousness they tried to pass off as welds. The stays on the hard […]

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77 Standard Chop

Ted — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:40:15 +0000

Ya’ll, I’ve been working on a 77 chop for about 6 months now … not daily just as I can get to it. And its coming along. I still have decided on a paint scheme – as you can see by the different colors – but all in all its come a long way. TC […]

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Metalhead’s next daily ride

Ted — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:42:28 +0000

I recently sold my last XS650, and am using the funds to build a replacement. I don’t own a car, so this one has to get finished before the old bike is completely payed for. This is actually the 3RD XS chop I’ve posted here. specs so far: 2″ stretch in the hardtail, 4″ ground […]

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SO FAR I HAVE ZERO INVESTMENT dont knock me too harshly

Ted — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:28:37 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Well, after many years of bartering many diff bikes I managed to come up with someone elses POS. but its was/is a viable POS~, long story short, here it is in the beginning mock up stages,,, 80 xs special, 4deg rake stock swingarm but has been hard tailed, I have no […]

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xs Learning Experience

Ted — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:11:40 +0000

I used a wiring diagram for kickstart only I found on one of these sites. I have compared alot of different digrams I have seen and they all are very simular.It fired off on second kick! Runs like shit,I need to clean the carbs. I used a TC brothers electrical Can and foreward controls from […]

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1978 XS650 Chopper to be

Ted — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:02:18 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I rescued this 78 xs from the owner of my local napas garage. His kid bought it but never did anything with it, so 300 bucks later it is home.. threw a set of drag bars on it and rode it all summer. Now the motor is getting a rebuild, chopped […]

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NEW BUILDS on BENCH NEXT!!!!!

Ted — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Here is another started build from DADDYG I will try and give you some as build pictures so you can follow along. This bike is going to be Black Powder Coated Frame- tank -wheels- fender-Battery box and oil tank. Most of the parts are from TC Brothers and MIKESXS and i […]

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78 xs650s bobber in the making part 2

Ted — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:07:26 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Well its been about two months since i started my build. i started off with a stock 78 xs650s that i got on craigslist from some guy for $100. The bike was not running when i got it, but i had a good feeling about it. When i got the bike […]

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XS 650 chopper project starting point

Ted — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:36:15 +0000

Write about your XS650.: This is the 650 I just bought last week.I’m starting into a wild chopper build,and paintwork,This bike will be out of this world!!! But this pic is how it sits at the time of this writing(My first Street bike in ’86 was a ‘78 Yamaha XS 650~I loved that bike and […]

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78 xs650s bobber in the making

Ted — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:39:59 +0000

just started a few weeks ago on my 78 650s bobber project 1978-xs650-s-getting-ready-to-chop/ Danny

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learning experience update

Ted — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:41:00 +0000

Write about your XS650.: The projects going ok, I put the motor from the one bike into the hardtail after alot of grinding of old wierd welds. I put the dirtbike front end on for now. The other front end I have is for a xs1100 it turns out , I need to change bearing […]

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my first xs650

Ted — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:17:51 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I have many bikes and about 3 months ago someone wanted my 79 Honda xr500 and traded his xs650 for it. Being open minded about every motorcycle ever built I went for the deal. I never gave much thought to them but now I really like them. I am turning this […]

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learning experience

Ted — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:31:25 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I saw a xs650 at a local car show. I saw an add on craigslist for this on the cheap. I have never done this before but theres got to be a first time for everything. I found this other one the same way. I hope between the 2 I can […]

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78 xs650 s getting ready to chop :)

Ted — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:14:23 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Bought this bike for $100.oo.The bike did not run when i got it so i cleaned out the carbs and replaced the battery and it started right up. I have started turning it into a rigid with a buddy of mine. Using a weld on from TC bros. My only question […]

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BUILT IN MY BACKYARD

Ted — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:56:20 +0000

Write about your XS650.: This is my 1980 XS650. It started out a bone stock runner that I bought for $500. I started tearing it down and after many sitting on the “stool of contemplation” this is what the final product looks like. It took two years to build […]

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XS650 Rat bike

Ted — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:03:29 +0000

Write about your XS650.: This picture is in day 3 of the project, this bike will have no paint and be rusty, the only theme of the bike will be military, you can’t see in this pohto but so far there are 6 (50) cabilre bullets on the bike, 2 off the frame, 2 off […]

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82 XS Heritage just about ready for a test drive

Ted — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:18:17 +0000

1982 Heritage Special. I bought this from a relative and occasionally rode it for 2 years. The problem was that I am 6’1″ and 250 and when I took it in to work the guys were on me about looking like a circus bear on a bike, I wanted something longer and lower so after […]

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End of part one…

Ted — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:56:00 +0000

Write about your XS650.: This is the end of part one for me. I’ve wanted a chop for SOOOO long and was lucky enough to come by this xs for not much money. With lots of help from my brother (I’m a musician by trade and unfortunately didnt inherit the mechanical skills the rest of […]

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Teebs: If you feel up to it… let me have it.

Ted — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:05:32 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I picked my current project bike up as a total basket case last year. 200 bucks and I got a frame and swingarm, 2 wheels, the motor and a box with the coils and the carbs (dismantled and wrecked) Not so much as a turn signal or a scrap of wire […]

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Bare Bones Budget Bobber

Ted — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:46:57 +0000

Hey guy’s I recently started working on my chopper that’s been in the making for the past five years. However it’s a rigid softail frame with harley forks that I got from a friend that had a chopper shop. The gas tank is a peanut sporty tank and the wheels are from jirehcycles.com. I originally […]

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NO TIME NO MONEY

Ted — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:56:20 +0000

Scored a 79′ 650 special from a friend. He was looking to off the derelict carcass as he decided to build a triumph instead. All the better for me as I am always in the market for free bikes or parts. The long ride home gave me the chance to brainstorm about what I was […]

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79 build update uk

Ted — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:24:30 +0000

Almost finished now, would be done if it wasnt for this brittish weather!! rode her for the first time last week, most fun bike i have ever ridden!! chris

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time to kill

Ted — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:09:14 +0000

I race pro motocross so motorcycles are my passion. I tore my acl and mcl in my left knee for the third time, so im limited to what I can and cant do for quite a while. I decided I wanted to build a bobber during my recovery time so i wouldnt go crazy not […]

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My first Bobber

Ted — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:50:50 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I just picked this bike up on Saturday as my first project. It’s a 1980 XS650 Special. I got it for 800 bucks and it only has 10,000 miles on it. I already have springer forks in the works and I’m planning on hard-tailing it, and the engine shall be rebuilt, […]

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my first build

Ted — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:08:23 +0000

This is a 75 xs i bought off my boy,weld-on amen savior tail,its coming along so far so good.

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Fidlam Ben

Ted — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:15:50 +0000

Well she’s not done , but shes getting there. Gonna powder coat some stuff and try to figure out why the batt wont stay charged. The best thing i did to this bike was install seat springs.

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Where does this bit go?!!!!

Ted — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:51:10 +0000

Well i bought this bike 7 months ago from a guy who fixes up old bikes. I saw the basics on a bench and fell in love instantly! it was already chopped but still had the skinny back wheel so he set about widening the frame and putting in a 200mm harley back wheel and […]

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Jose gutierrez ibarra 28000

Ted — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:29:53 +0000

Este es mi proyecto loco, korajez boober bratstyle xs 653 modelo 1975, desde colima, colima, México Foto 1: la moto original. Foto 2: desarmado en 4 hrs solo y sin experiencia. Foto 3: el chasis en breve subiré mas fotos del proyecto Estén al pendiente¡¡¡ Espero comentarios Salu2. Translation: Spanish » English This was my […]

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juggs garage bobber

Ted — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:46:26 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Hi this is just a quick start to show how I’m getting on with my build. I originaly bought her off of ebay, and after getting her home decided to stip her down and staet again. At this present stage I have hade the frame powder coated and I have painted […]

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update: metalhead’s brat build (the ‘ol lady’s bike)

Ted — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:46:06 +0000

Write about your XS650.: update: metalhead’s xs650 brat build, finally got a tank, gonna need work, but it’s usable. mid-controls done, fender, shocks mounted, new wheels, coil mounted in the tunnel of the tank, battery mounted under the swingarm, still alot of work to be done, but it’s getting there. still only have $50 in […]

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project: xsive force

Ted — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:41:32 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Well here it is my 1978 650 special. I just got this bike from a storage auction,it only has 2,836 all original miles. The engine is pretty clean, other than a broken tappet cover. The oil hasnt even started to discolor, i dont think this bike ever made it to its […]

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Choppers onthe Cheap

Ted — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:30:23 +0000

I’m hoping a proper custom will evolve from this rat Write about your XS650: Yeah its all about stayin busy and flyin up and down the road ona ratty death machine. Me I’m greedy, I prefer 5 motorbikes one for each day of the work week than One sunshine Sally.I feel the same way about […]

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Almost done…

Ted — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:25:34 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Almost done with my “Fong Brothers Inspired” first attempt at building a motor-sickle. First pic you see is what I started with. Took that over to “Unknown-Choppers” in Garland, Texas and sketched up how I wanted the back half to look. Those guys did a good job on the back half […]

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Weed’s next XS is almost ready

Ted — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:44:42 +0000

Hoi allemaal vanuit Holland, After a long time to have done nothing to my XS I picked up the thread again and the 2nd XS is almost done. Did my tank let pinstriped by www.stienen.mijnalbums.nl It is Kafka style and then I let him rust. My rear fender and my electrical box with Kafka style […]

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Duckman’s not yet chopped XS650

Chris — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:55:48 +0000

Here is Jason Howard’s 1981 Yamaha XS650, affectionately dubbed “Duckman’s not yet chopped XS650.” Jason’s journey with his XS650 began with a simple yet profound realization: “This is my first bike (EVER!!!). I needed to learn to ride it before making it super cool.” With this in mind, he approached his build with both caution […]

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Metalhead’s brat to be (the ol’ ladies bike)

Ted — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:54:49 +0000

Write about your XS650.: I picked this bike up, 100% stock, but in boxes, in return for doing a hardtail on a guy’s frame. coming along nicely, so far. I’ve seen alot of bratstyle bikes using new tubes for the seat rails, but halfway thru doing the frame, I got the idea to re-use the […]

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Home Arrest

Ted — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:20:33 +0000

Im currently on home arrest And my liscence is suspended. So! I stumbled upon this site and was blown away by these bikes i love motorcycles i currently have two harley chops one is finished the other almost finished both bare bones chops anyways Im currently on home arrest and my liscence is suspended so […]

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Another! Unique xs650 Bobber

Chris — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:38:54 +0000

Here is an extraordinary build that has captured the essence of innovation and style. John, an avid builder and enthusiast, has sent us a series of stunning photos showcasing his creation: a unique XS650 bobber that is sure to leave an indelible mark on the custom motorcycle scene. From the moment you lay eyes on […]

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xs650 Retro Bob 2

Ted — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:27:25 +0000

Hey guys this is my second post. So here she is gents. My 1979 xs650 twin. Shes a total bute aint she. This is my first ever motorcycle project. Im 18 and pretty happy to of discovered something so awesome at a young age. So far I have stripped it all down and built it […]

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Old skool xs650

Ted — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:45:28 +0000

Its old skool and I love it. Write about your XS650.: This is my 74 xs650, I purchased the bike off ebay as an almost complete chopper as seen in the first 2 pics. I don’t know any history on the bike but its old skool and I love it. So far I’ve changed the […]

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SIX-FIDDY

Ted — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:13:50 +0000

Write about your XS650.: Still in progress but i couldn’t help myself. I work on it for a few hours then sit on it and day dream for a few more. This is my second 650 but this time i went full commitment and hard tailed it. Learned all the leather tooling & gave it […]

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Is this a legit xs650 project bike?

Ted — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:09:29 +0000

Looking to buy 1st bike and want to be sure. . . Greetings all, I’m looking to purchase my first xs650 to rebuild/bob. Now I can admit when I know nothing and motorcycles are something I know little about – but hoping to fix that over the next few months. Here are some photos of […]

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Stillborn Kustom Xs650

Ted — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:05:02 +0000

79 xs650 i pulled er back 4 inches and raked out to 42 degrees with 6 over forks. i made everything my self except the seat. got 34mm makuni carbs, wiring will be through the frame and she wont run a batter, just kick start. dont work at a chopper shop but i think she […]

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Sweet xs650 bobber

Ted — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:37:16 +0000

This is my xs 650 bobber cutup and welded a hardtail on, i know nothing about electrical so i dont know how to put the wiring harness back on. So i check out about 4-5 books on xs’s and wiring from the city library. I’m slowly getting it, next step get it running. To be […]

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My sweet dream

Ted — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:48:02 +0000

Cant wait to raise some hell. Heres some pics of my work in progress picked up my 77 on craigslist for around 200 us dollars it was a bare rolling chassis with engine got it home started throwing around some ideas found some great guys over at G&L choppers sent the bike to em had […]

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How To Chopp your Yamaha xs650

Ted — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:02:29 +0000

“The How To Bike” A series by The Fong Bros.. Over the next few months, The Fong Bros will be presenting a “How To” series for those of you looking for some mechanical assistance building your xs650 chopper. The goal is to use the most basic tools that should be available to the average builder. […]

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XS650: Oldstyle Mixed-up

Ted — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:18:12 +0000

Hey Xs addicts, I`m Guzzmen from belgium, and this is the story `bout my buddy Kenny`s Xs -project. Sporting a Xs 650 engine for starters (tuned-up into a 750cc), a single tubed home made frame , NOS speedway-parts , excell rims , busted old Terrot fueltank … and a lot of hours pleasure and laughin […]

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First XS

Ted — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:51:54 +0000

Praise the lowered, Smitty.. Describe Your XS650: Year: 1984 First of all this is a killer site ! and i love what others are doing with there bikes and iam getting great ideas. although i\’m along way off i couldnt just sit back and look at everyone elses scooters and thought i would contribute some […]

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NEW MOTORCYCLE WAREHOUSE PROJECT

Ted — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:02:50 +0000

Describe Your XS650: 3\’ WELD ON HARD TAIL, TRIUMPH T-25 TANK, HAND MADE HIGH PIPES, AND MORE TO COME! CALL US FOR YOUR OWN XS, BE HAPPY TO BUILD YOUR IMAGINATION. 908-475-1094 Thnaks Ryan Check out this xs 650 bobber concept.

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XS650 chop/bob from norway

Ted — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:39:00 +0000

Describe Your XS650: Year: 1975 Work in progress. Bad pics but the first photo is how the bike was when reebuilding. Thanks kurt pettersen.

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