Comments on: UPDATE Again: B’s 1979 xs650 Bobber

By: rj from the ole school

rj from the ole school — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:41:12 +0000

Question for all 650 buiders,,,,,,what ‘s the big deal about sprung seats above a spring shock? I dont see a problem,,,,,,looks OK,,,,,adds a little more comfort,,,,and a touch of chrome,,,,,,,,not everyone wants to ride a backbone crusher any distance so why act like springs over springs is taboo,,,,maybe those who dont like it and take issue with it are trying to be politically correct,,,,,thats right ,,,,I said followers of the big goot ,,,,,,let those who ride deside.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:57:06 +0000

hey is there a guide on how to build theese bikes ?:D

By: toelessjoe

toelessjoe — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:31:24 +0000

Hey I think it really cool that you set up the rear disk brake on your bike. I was wondering where you got your stuff to do it and if that is the stock wheel?

By: Sean from boston.

Sean from boston. — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:42:48 +0000

I like the bike a lot one thing i would change is the springer seat, you do still have springs, however that aside I LOVE IT! forget tom from socal, there is a big difference between an opinion and being a dick. great bike man!

By: paul

paul — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:22:54 +0000

whered you get that seat?? and what exhaust is that??

By: Burt Redfoot

Burt Redfoot — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:36:10 +0000

@tom in socal

you’re gay

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:04:02 +0000

looks awesome! would you be willing to explain your process of cutting off the back? thanks!

By: Joe Michaelson

Joe Michaelson — Sat, 09 May 2009 14:21:26 +0000

so i am assuming that you just bought a set from Mike’s and it dropped the backend down?

I have a 1981 XS that i am messing with, i really don’t want to do too much “physical” chopping of the bike and want to keep it’s original integrity. i just kinda wanna give it that little “push” over the top. longer forks, lower backend, new turn signal setup etc. i got new handlebars and such from EBAY.

it would probably be easier to do this conversation through email.

mine is joemichaelson89@yahoo.com

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:31:27 +0000

Besides shocks, chopped off rear end, added micro tail lights and a single bobber seat! Paint side panels and gas tank Black! Wheels have been Powder coated black, and tires came from JC whitey.com, $100 for the set!! Awesome!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:28:35 +0000

http://www.mikesxs.com , is where you can get the shocks and just about anything else for a xs650!

Everything else came off Craigslist and Ebay!

By: joe michaelson

joe michaelson — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:08:08 +0000

where did u get the rear shocls for the bike?

ad what other modifications did yo do to the back end?