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Yamaha XS650 The story behind the bike

The idea was dreamt up after the donor for the project, a 1980 Yamaha XS650 Special, was acquired from a friend. The XS had been sitting neglected but Hoshi-san saw potential in the bike thanks to a recently rebuilt engine. To ensure it had enough grunt for the race track Hoshi-san kicked things off with a few performance upgrades.

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Despite the company's name, there's nothing misshapen about Crooked Motorcycles' latest custom bike. This svelte Yamaha XS650 from the German shop is straight as an arrow; a riff on classic café racer style, infused with a little bit of Crooked's personality.. It's no accident then, that the shop has nicknamed the XS650 'Silver Arrow.' "Right from the start, it was all about.

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Yamaha Xs Cafe Racer Kit

#1 Hey folks, so this will be my official build thread. I'm brand new to motorcycles, this being my first bike I've ever owned and recently this year learnt how to ride. I have zero mechanical knowledge besides basic car maintenance; I'm learning as I go so bear with me when I ask lots of questions.

Left Hand Cycles custom Yamaha XS650 Return of the Cafe Racers

Finned billet CNC breaker covers to fit the Yamaha XS650. $82.00. Quantity: at $82.00 each. Add To Basket. Brembo Brake Caliper Adapter Right Hand CNC Billet Alloy Yamaha SR500 SR400 XS650. CNC billet alloy adapter to fit a Brembo brake caliper to the 1978-2000 Yamaha SR500, SR400, & XS650. $43.00.

Silver Arrow Crooked's svelte Yamaha XS650 café racer

As you can all see, the bike is sporting some extreme stopping power with a 320mm Brembo front rotor, Tokico caliper, the rear is completely Brembo, Aluminum rear sprocket, X-ring chain, the lovely aluminum rear swingarm, S&W shocks (I used to deal in those back in the 80's), Integrated turn signals front and rear (yes, the front ones are built.

Left Hand Cycles custom Yamaha XS650 Return of the Cafe Racers

The XS650 quickly earned a reputation for performance, with Kenny Roberts sliding around dirt ovals on his XS-based flat tracker, and it proved itself affordable and reliable for regular riders, too. Today, the XS650 stands as one of the best vintage Japanese motorcycles of the era, and a ready donor for all kinds of custom builds.

XS650 SP Cafe by Studs Motorcycles Inazuma café racer

The XS650 was treated to a full rebuild with a 700 cc Hoos Racing kit, a ported head, upgraded cams, and nickel plating on the outside. It also now has a hydraulic clutch, thanks to a conversion that uses a Ducati GT1000 slave cylinder. The motor inhales via a pair of Mikuni VM34 carbs and a custom two-into-one intake.

Yamaha XS650 Café Racer by Chappell Customs Silodrome

XS650 CAFE KIT ALL SEATS ARE MADE TO ORDER (from 1 to 3 weeks depending when its ordered) CAFE BUILDERS KIT Our 25" cafe seat kit fits "most" 74+ Yamaha XS650 cafe conversions with stock tank. If using Custom tanks - please contact us you may need a shorter seat. Kit Includes ONLY: -25" cafe seat -hardware stud kit -7/8" cafe frame hoop

Double Vision Two Yamaha XS650 cafe racers from Hookie Bike EXIF

The old XS650s are pretty easy to find, the problem is many have been hacked and chopped into some unfortunate mess, not a problem if you only want the engine but if you're looking to do what this guy did, you'll want a nicer one to start with.

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The bike is now rolling on 18" Borrani rims laced to the original rear drum hub and a quad leading shoe 230mm Robinson front drum, completed with 38mm Ceriani forks and custom yokes. But there's than meets the eye with the front drum — it's actually a hydraulic setup!

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#1 Hello all, New to the forum. I have searched a little for what is needed to build a cafe racer, and am looking for a little guidance. I have a 1981 XS 650 special that I have been sitting on for a while. And think its time to make something out of it. Once I get it running that is.

Yamaha Xs650 CafeRacer by Chappell Customs Cafe

You judge the finished product. Box section swing arm Needle bearings Shaved, gusseted Powder coated frame with a 65% gloss finish (3mm) Tomaselli clip-on's Polished lightened hubs Rear hub drilled Front wheel is an 18 inch to quicken steering and allow for slightly wider tires (standard racing trick)

XS 650 Cafè Inazuma café racer

For the install you'll need your wrenches or a socket set, a grinder or something for cutting the old brake and gear pedal, a drill press, some Loctite and a set of Allen keys. Here's the installation process broken down in to steps: Start by loosely assembling the rear sets.