[thethein11]

mmmmmm want to build something like this but with the rider flatter on their stomach

 

[Bykerbrad63]

Ok thanks the more I have been looking I keep coming back to the yamaha xs650 and get a hard tail kit and I would like to do a springer front so would the yamaha xs650 be what I should look for or is there a better option and if the xs650 any years to avoid or look for?

Your plans look like a carbon copy of mine. :lmaop:

I believe the electrical ignition started in 80 or 81...right Brad?

Anything from '74-'83 is good. The real early ones '71-'73 had a different frame and other one year only stuff. And like Joe said, '80-'83 is best because of the electronic ignition.

 

[Bykerbrad63]

mmmmmm want to build something like this but with the rider flatter on their stomach

Damn, that is sexy Billy :thumbup:

 

[Bykerbrad63]

I'd still love to get my ass on a supermoto bike to try out.

 

[onelow1ton]

Anything from '74-'83 is good. The real early ones '71-'73 had a different frame and other one year only stuff. And like Joe said, '80-'83 is best because of the electronic ignition.

Thanks for the info now I know what years to research it looks like there are plenty out there for sale cheep

 

[romemachine]

2002 Honda Shadow Spirit 750

 

[Bykerbrad63]

2002 Honda Shadow Spirit 750

Oh dang! That's nice Cory P. Fair price considering its got some add ons like the sissy bar, etc. Sorry for not getting back to you earlier, been slammed at work, then overwhelmed with phone calls about trying to sell my car tonight.

 

[romemachine]

hes sending me pics tomorrow

 

[JVal]

So I think once the XS is built I'll be trading my Victory for a bagger. It will be used mainly highway anyway so bags and a fairing are required. I bet with my trade and little down I can get a decent used bagger for the same payment or less. Even better if I can trade even up!

Something like this maybe...

 

[JVal]

Brad...Is this worth while?

XS650 Permanent Magnet Alternator Conversion

Kinda wanna get rid of the battery. Though I'll keep it for now as it'll keep the build cheaper. (Even if I need to replace it...which I think I have to. )

 

[Bykerbrad63]

Brad...Is this worth while?

XS650 Permanent Magnet Alternator Conversion

Kinda wanna get rid of the battery. Though I'll keep it for now as it'll keep the build cheaper. (Even if I need to replace it...which I think I have to. )

I have never sacked up to buying one myself, but those that have say its worth ever penny.

 

[JVal]

Full kit from that guy is like $350. Would be getting real close to my budget. :ugh:

 

[JVal]

Ed posted this in the TX Random Chit Thread...

 

[thethein11]

I just moaned out load at work looking at that bike I want sooo much

 

[JVal]

I seriously am thinking about just bobbing the XS and leaving it a soft tail so I can ride it already!!! BUT I really wanna hardtail it.

 

[Bykerbrad63]

I just moaned out load at work looking at that bike I want sooo much

Thanks goodness for the emergency clean up kits here at work, whew. Nice bike and nice photos for sure.

 

[radojim]

those pics inspire me.

my offer still stands, joe.

 

[JVal]

Hahaha. I think Sam would kill me if I accepted sir. Plus with the weather I'm getting real excited!

 

[radojim]

fair enough joe

that bike is alot longer then i pictured. the tank turns me off alittle...

 

[Minitruckin9509]

figured brad would like this.
1980 kz 440 bobber cafe