79 Yamaha Xs650 special

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Distraction creativity originality. Design build create and ride.

What motivated you to start your project?

I sold my quad and said id buy a motorcycle bobber project. Well 3 years later life got rough and i needed a release came across an opportunity i couldn’t pass up. Fell in love with moto life style riding and wrenching. Always learning.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Its the lil things. Bottle caps, hand fabed exhaust.

What are you most proud of?

The rear fender was a real challenge with a single strut its broke busted and been re-welded and fabbed a few times. Always proud to overcome a challenge. Also setting points. Pain in the ass but very rewarding once i got it.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Love the white walls. That can’t be comfortable.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 79 Yamaha Xs650 special

Fondly known as: What is that?

Time spent: Many lil by lil over 2 or 3 years. Still not done. Lots of help

Motorcycle cost: 2500

Money spent: 1000

Engine: 650

Intake: Carb uni pod filters

Exhaust: Custom fabed and hung. Stainless mesh wrap.

Transmission: 5 speed

Frame: Stock

Suspension: Stock

Wheels, tires and brakes: Mezeler tires stock meg rims with some reflective tape. Stock brakes

Finish – Paint: Rattle can gun metal grey

Accessories: Batt dellete kick only. Underglo led. Fast from the past droped custom mount controls.