New to the XS world, and looking for input

mmasac

Hello, and thanks for the welcome. My name is Chris. And I have been riding motorcycles for 3 years now. I currently ride a '01 Victory V92c Deluxe. Its a big 1507cc bagger/cruiser. its my means of transportation basically. So, it's not going anywhere.

I have a Distinct love for older style bikes, and the things I have seen done with the xs650 bikes is great and right up my alley. I have recently found one within 100 miles of me that is forsale, that I'm very much considering buying and building a bike out of, just for fun. And to ride around to bike nights, and stuff like that when I dont need to have my bagger.

y main concern is That I'm a very heavy set guy. I'm only 5'10 but I weigh in around 310. Is that going to be too much weight for this bike. I'm guessing probably not, but I thought I would check. I learned to ride on a ninja 250, and rode that for a year, with no problems. Any input to this matter would be great.

gordo

mmasac, Welcome to the site. 310, that's a bit of a load, but as long as you keep the bike up to par, you should be ok.Go to the vault here and check out Jayel's post about what to look for and the maintenence that's suggested when purchasing a 650. Very good info there. Good luck on your find.,,,Gordo

Joseph · Full Member Joined: May 22, 2007 Posts: 767 Location: NY

I dont think it'll be a problem. Thay rev high when cruising with stock gearing. I have a 30t rear and have no problem riding 2up, more than 310pds, I weigh 200 + pasenger. Welcome have fun.

mmasac

alright, thanks for words, I didnt think it would be a problem, but I thought I'd check before I sink a bunch of money into a toy.

and thanks gordo for calling me a load! haha

gordo

Sorry 'bout that, Cheif! Guess I missed by that much.
I'm not that far behind ya, as I'm tipping them at 210 myself.5'8", so go figure.

XSiveAl

mmasac,
my girlfriend and I make up over 300 lbs of rider & passenger.. bike takes off great with loads of power and sticks to the road better for it.
buy it, fix it up, & ride it!!
-AL

mmasac

Alright, thanks for the input. I'm not even planning on taking it far, just to the local bike nights we have all within 15 miles.

mmasac

MY next Question is, does a 81 xs650 have a front brake cable or a brake hose?? Im trying to get this figured out, so I can get an estimate on cost for all my cables for a build on the bike?

650skull · Support Staff Joined: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 1186

Welcome and enjoy your XS.

Check out Mikes XS for parts, that will tell you what your bike has as well, Go into the Vault and look up "Manuals -- Parts list" go to the link Biker.net and that will give you a good year by year parts list and no's.

Lots of good reading and info in the Vault. ......... 81 has disk brake on the front, hose and brake fluid.

mmasac

Anyone tell me how difficult it will be to put new tranny gears in, since hte one Im getting wont go into second, just every other gear.

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