Reply With QuoteOh and here is a pic of my buddy's bike. A 1984 KX550 named the Penny Pincher. He took it out to the March show for the first time last year and took 3rd in Asian Extreme.
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Hey guys and gals. Just introducing myself to the Forum. Currently building a 1979 Yamaha XS650. This is my first road bike, I had a couple enduro's in my teens. This build is currently stripped to the frame. We've stretched the swingarm 4" and dropped it 2" front and back. Right now I'm looking for a mono shock off the back of a sport bike.
On to the pics.
Basically what we started with, but lowered the 2" just to get an idea where she would sit.
Rear half stripped off.
Cutting off the useless bits.
Stripped down to nothing but frame.
4" of stretch in the swingarm.
Back on 2 wheels.
As she sits as of last night.
Still a work in progress. Need a tank, seat and hand controls just to name a few things. Only really get one or two nights a week to work on it but I hope to have her ready for the show in March.
I'll be sure to keep you updated on our progress.
Oh and here is a pic of my buddy's bike. A 1984 KX550 named the Penny Pincher. He took it out to the March show for the first time last year and took 3rd in Asian Extreme.
Welcome - excellent project. The '79 650 Special was my first bike.
......"Nowhere is one as free as on the road with no destination in mind"
2007 Vulcan 1500 FI - Still Thrillin'
2003 Honda Shadow Ace (sold)
1979 Yamaha 650 Special (sold)
Welcome and loving the picsI really like the penny pincher.
2010 Suzuki GS500F
Please help me reach my goal in raising money for a great cause.
Here is the link to my Ride For Site page.
Thank-you =)
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx...onID%3d1326806
Welcome!!
Thanks guys. We're hoping to have the XS ready for the March Supershow.
Welcome!
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Well its been a while since I've posted. Here are some updated pic's of whats been going on.
Cut up the swing-arm and stretched it by 4".
Added the Mono Shock off a CBR600RR
HD Sportster Tank
Fine details
Up on the stand, finally. Tired of bending over to work.
Welcome to the forum! What a great project, can't what to see the final product! Cheers
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