Search 650Rider.com and XS650.com using Google!
|
| |
|
|
xs650 > > Welcome > > Introduce yourself to the community here > > New-b from michigan |
---|
Author |
Message |
Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
|
Posted: November 28, 2009, 8:54 pm Post subject: New-b from michigan |
|
well i found this site after picking up a very nice 75 xs650 with only 3k on it, the thing ran like a top and shifted great, at first i was going to clean it up and keep it stock however all the googleing I found tcbros website,, then i ordered a hardtail, love the bike and hope to spend sometime on your forums! Eric
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
pamcopete 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Oct 10, 2008 Posts: 875 Location: South Carolina
|
Posted: November 28, 2009, 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
Eric,
There are plenty of lesser XS650's out there that would be good candidates for a hard tail.
To take a '75 in pristine shape and chop it up is a crime. The '75 is one of the better examples of the breed.
_________________ Ride.Enjoy.Life is simple |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
|
Posted: November 28, 2009, 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
well.... i guess i shouldnt post pic of current state, I think ill lose friend quick =(
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
|
Posted: November 28, 2009, 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
I tryed making a account on here the night i bought it but some reason it wasnt working, i wish i got on here before i already did the deed, sorry guys, I thought they were common b/c I looked at 2 75 the day i bought mine -Eric
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
|
Posted: November 28, 2009, 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
Pics from the night it came home...
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
BigD-FZ1 Full Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2009 Posts: 21 Location: Kingsport Tn.
|
Posted: December 4, 2009, 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
Hmmm , would loved to have stumbled across this one .... I don't have the heart to start cuttin on my 79 special But then I had wanted one from the days back when they were new . I hate to see that this fell victim to a hardtail conversion , But I guess I'm sentimental when it comes to the older standards . If you decide to part with some pieces parts My bro may be interested in a couple of items
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Srinath Full Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2009 Posts: 343 Location: Charlotte NC
|
Posted: December 4, 2009, 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
That's regular wear on a 75 ... you expect a 40 yr old woman to have a few wrinkles and maybe stretch marks from having kids. You love her for that ...
The later years with that godawful stepped seat and the monstrous lump of a tail section with latches and fender ears and what not are begging to be hacked and torched.
Special's ... yes special in the sense that retarded kids are called "special"
Cool.
Srinath.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
BigD-FZ1 Full Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2009 Posts: 21 Location: Kingsport Tn.
|
Posted: December 4, 2009, 1:16 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
The Specials were what people wanted at the time ... they sure sold enough of them ... If you're going to compare bikes to women , no two are shaped alike & not all are desired by everyone . But like fat girls the specials have their fans as well . Ya don't have to knock it just because its not for you .... He who protests too strongly may be labeled as special by some
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Srinath Full Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2009 Posts: 343 Location: Charlotte NC
|
Posted: December 4, 2009, 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
Correct ... specials did sell in large numbers. So did several other awfuller fuglier bikes in the early 80's ... special comparatively isn't that bad.
I even managed to ride and sell on couple years ago with it still looking "special" and all.
Cool.
Srinath.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
BigD-FZ1 Full Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2009 Posts: 21 Location: Kingsport Tn.
|
Posted: December 4, 2009, 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
I'm used to riding the fugly machines . I get alot of unsolicited feedback from the younger crotch rocket crowd about my sports/tourer without all the plastics . It seems they don't see the cool factor without all the real estate to put stickers on it . I prefer the nekked functional machine over the plastic clad "pretty' bikes , But I'm just a redneck like that lol . If I felt the urge to chop one up it would definitely be a special and one in rough condition at that . Face it , when your done theres very little kept of anything cosmetic from something being made into a bobber anyway
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
|
Posted: December 7, 2009, 12:02 am Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
BigD-FZ1 wrote: |
Hmmm , would loved to have stumbled across this one .... I don't have the heart to start cuttin on my 79 special But then I had wanted one from the days back when they were new . I hate to see that this fell victim to a hardtail conversion , But I guess I'm sentimental when it comes to the older standards . If you decide to part with some pieces parts My bro may be interested in a couple of items |
yea , it was cut into before i found out how wanted these 75 are... as far as the extra parts i plan on offing as much as possible (need to make up for all the parts ive been buying -lol-) im really only keeping the stuff thats in these two pics
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
|
Posted: December 7, 2009, 12:04 am Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
The funny thing is ive came acroos 3 of these 75s in the last 30 days
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
BigD-FZ1 Full Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2009 Posts: 21 Location: Kingsport Tn.
|
Posted: December 7, 2009, 10:12 am Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
Eric00 wrote: |
The funny thing is ive came acroos 3 of these 75s in the last 30 days | If I was anywhere close I would sure be checking out the surplus bikes that you passed up I would imagine you just had a run of good luck finding that many in that time period . It looks like you're off to a good start on your project , and with the low miles on the clock it should be pretty well road ready engine wise . I'm interested in seeing the updates and final results of this one .. Keep us posted
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Stonecold2491 Full Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Kingsport ,Tennessee U.S.A.
|
Posted: December 8, 2009, 1:18 am Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
I'm with BigD or big bro as I know him the older standards are just too much fun to ride in their classic form . It's just too cool to watch all the Sportster riders break their necks trying to figure out what just went by. I have had a blast riding my 72 this summer , so much so that I had an chance to grab a 78 . Best part is both bikes cost nothing but a trip to pick them up. FREEBIES ROCK! I suppose when all is said and done I like seeing any XS650 in any form rolling down the highway and being enjoyed.
_________________ Those were the good ole days when I wasn't good Nor Old |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric00 Full Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Detroit -Michigan
|
Posted: December 8, 2009, 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: New-b from michigan |
|
Stonecold2491 wrote: |
I'm with BigD or big bro as I know him the older standards are just too much fun to ride in their classic form . It's just too cool to watch all the Sportster riders break their necks trying to figure out what just went by. I have had a blast riding my 72 this summer , so much so that I had an chance to grab a 78 . Best part is both bikes cost nothing but a trip to pick them up. FREEBIES ROCK! I suppose when all is said and done I like seeing any XS650 in any form rolling down the highway and being enjoyed. |
yea i agree about enjoying these xs's i cant wait till its done b/c i would love to take on my harley buddys, they give me some much crap about my bikes, The best one is "all that money in those bikes you could have had a harley" well i rather not and hve the handfull i own =)
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You cannot attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum
|
|
|
|
|
Check out the new Honda CB750 Forum at CB750.com! A site dedicated to the great Honda SOHC and DOHC CB750.
Check out the new Yamaha XS400 Forum at XS400.com!
Yamaha xs650
xs650, xs, 650, forum, links, chopper, custom, yamaha, parts, forum, info,
information, bb, bulletin board, XS650 650Rider, Free Unrestricted xs650
forum, Personal photo albums, Post images in Forum, News columns, Daily blog,
Links, Event calendar, Information for Yamaha XS650
Interactive software released under GNU GPL,
Code Credits,
Privacy Policy
|