XS 650 Build

I picked up this 1976 Yamaha XS-650 for $200. to build a little cafe racer.
I changed the handlebars to clubman bars. I added Vans gum grips, LED turn signals. I added a seat hoop, fabricated a seat pan from a pizza box & an old street sign. I replaced the flat front tire with a vintage style tire as well as buying a gas tank on eBay. It was a fun build that will serve as a "shop prop" until I finish the mechanical side of the project.

[@kdsowen2882]

Dude ! you really know fuck-all about bikes....eh ? A true Child-of The New Millenia . Dave NZ

[@taraishot100]

Damn was just getting interested I wanted to see you start her up again nothing is more satisfying than taking a junk yard bike and building it back up so it can ride the streets again

[@MainelyMoto207]

Rule of thumb: always rebuild carbs when doing a project. It's a simple peace of mind that can save you from headaches later.

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

Especially when changing intake filter types...

[@RD-650]

Been nice to see it run

[@arthurleino]

Will be interesting to follow this build. 78 XS650 Special was my first bigger street bike.

[@lplp8394]

Bob Johnson 😄Ya ever pull any repairs/maintenance/ on a a motorcycle, or ya just like to trash them?

[@angelasangel6275]

Youve got alot of faith. Buying an air filter before it even runs. Keep the old shocks

[@adamcrosthwaith]

Good ol’ Japanese bikes will take so much neglect and rarely disappoint. I would have totally made sure it ran first.

[@ChrisArmstrong-qn1ob]

Been riding xs650 s for over 45 years he’s still got some work to do on this one ?? 😮

[@user-kt3jb9gj7j]

How did the AirPods work, I have the same model bike , did u do any adjustments to the carbs?

[@sandmanGT350]

Ya it cleaned up nice. Too bad not running yet. What do you think it needs to get it running ?

[@Virago_XV]

Cool build! Where'd you end up putting rhe batteries and electronics?

[@georgepacheco8041]

You di a wonderful job on the bike. I have a 81 Yamaha xs400 that's in is wiring faze Should be finished in January, in a heated garage Good luck on your build

[@spacerconrad]

So... it's a hipster window ornament now?

[@alexgamboa5466]

nice project , came out very nice !!! i like the patina that the motorcycle has !! good job , question where did you put all the electric part that come under the seat and the battery , thanks a lot !!!

[@iacevedo87]

I know that air box is ugly but when I took mine off it was very hard to have it running like it should.

[@user-kt3jb9gj7j]

Me 2 bruh , I have the same model bike but when I switch to AirPods ran into problems with carbs

[@EricLawtonForbes]

Yo, could you drop a link for the handlebars 🤙🏼

[@marthamarine]

You gonna start another build since you sold this one?

[@huutee1]

where do you buy that tire?

[@boxertwin1]

Looks ok, but does it even run?!?!?

[@kevinpickford8714]

Anyone know where he got the headlight and grips from?

[@twopencemoto4759]

Hi, I got the headlight from Summit Racing I believe and the Vans grips off Amazon.

[@kevinpickford8714]

@@twopencemoto4759 thanks so much. You inspired me to build bikes!

[@zacjac]

Link for the amber headlight??

[@twopencemoto4759]

www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRHI430?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

[@zacjac]

@@twopencemoto4759 thank you!!!

[@sandmanGT350]

Ahhh does it run?

[@RobbieHilton97]

Lol

[@twopencemoto4759]

Unfortunately not yet.

[@xs650abear6]

Lots of money and time spent on a bike that doesn't yet run.

[@northvanwan7428]

Its ass backwards to me. Spend all that cash and time and you dont even know the state of the motor? I guess if you have an open budget you can do that. Also try a 'Brat; or Scrambler style. Cafe Racers are over done.

[@hoppy760]

He Bought it for $200. Regardless of the state of the engine, even if you have to rebuild the entire engine it’s still worth it.

[@jimsmith-fh1jx]

not a fan of that look could build it way better