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I have a mono shock I believe to be from a CBR600RR (see image). I have built this into my Custom '79 Yamaha XS650. I am looking to increase the preload, compression and rebound on this unit. I can see it has multiple adjustments on the shock but I'd like a few pointers before I dive right...

Hey guys and gals, I'm looking to do a front end conversion on my '79 XS650. I am looking for Triple Trees, Forks, Bar's, etc. What do you have to help me with my conversion? Not really looking to spend a fortune here. Budget is key. Shoot me a PM or respond to this add and I'll get back to...

Hey Chenzo Man, That Copper Kawi is my buddy Jeff's and the bike beside it was mine. He'll be happy to hear that you liked it. He was kind of upset that he was in the "Radical" class. He has been in a different class for the last 3 shows, Asian Extreme, Bobber, and this time Radical. He was...

First build and placed 3rd in the Rat Bike Class. Had a great time.

Third place at the Bike Show in the Rat Bike class at the Bike Show this weekend.

I had a photographer stop by my bike on Friday and he took a few pic's. He was just a freelance guy who was basiccaly a hobbist with really expensive camers. LOL He was just walking past and took a liking to my bike. We must have talked for close to 45 minutes. Here are only a couple pieces...

Which Hall will GTAM be in? I'll be in Hall 5 with the Customs.

Thanks man. I know it isn't the norm but I'm local and looking for some local feed back. I normally post over at the XS650 site but there aren't to many Torontoians or Canadians for that matter. I hope to be out at Leslie and Lakeshore a few times next season so if I don't see any of you at the...

Well it's been a long time. I've almost completed my bike and will be debuting her at the Supershow this Januart 4th - 6th. Here are a couple pic's of how she sits today. Not sure why but the pic's don't fit the screen. Or maybe they do but I can't see it on my new iPad.

Hey guys. I've been a member here for a while but haven't really posted. Who's going to the Supershow in January? I've just recently finished up my build and will be displaying it in the custom hall along with my buddies bike. Well my bike isn't the norm for this site, but I'm a local and...

I haven't updated here in a while. But here is haw the bike is currently sitting. Almost finish all the Fab. Then its down to the plumbing and on the road.

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.

Thanks guys. We're hoping to have the XS ready for the March Supershow.

I'm currently building an XS. So that's my choice in you poll. Good luck on your quest.

From one new guy to another, welcome. I'm currently building a 79 XS650. Have already added a 4" stretch in the swing arm and added clip-on's. Post up some pics of your rides. Kevin.