I'm a big fan of the Yamaha XS650 engine. For the past 20 years, I've mostly been into Harleys, and one Royal Enfield Bullet 500. But back in the '80s I couldn't afford a Harley. I have owned 4 Yamaha XS650s, a 1979 Special, a 1980 Special, both bought used, and 2 1983 Heritage Specials, both bought new, one as a leftover. I have a thing for engines that shake a lot.
The brass is a pain in the ass as it needs to be constantly polished. Or it fades. Ideally it should be clear coated but I’m yet to find a good clear coat that will stick and also not turn yellow over time
thanks mate u telling what i thought But brass looks hot when u polish it and i,ve used only acrylic clears and reckon it would yellow as u say if u hid it under clear u couldnt buff it lol win/lose?? i,m running painted valve covers on this but the other is polished alloy if this is your email i can show proudly my green critter 1978 custom@@butlerscustomsandclassics
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I'm a big fan of the Yamaha XS650 engine. For the past 20 years, I've mostly been into Harleys, and one Royal Enfield Bullet 500. But back in the '80s I couldn't afford a Harley. I have owned 4 Yamaha XS650s, a 1979 Special, a 1980 Special, both bought used, and 2 1983 Heritage Specials, both bought new, one as a leftover. I have a thing for engines that shake a lot.
Ol matey gotta be all smiles with that result 👍 a win straight outta the gate 👍
So happy mate. Couldn’t believe it. Cheers
Yamaha has a very good looking 2 cylinder. That is a beautiful chop. My favorite bike was a 650 Yamaha.
Thanks mate
Beautiful scooter build
Thank you mate
This is a work of art. New Sub from Throttle Downunder.
Thank you mate 🙏 and thank you for the support and Sub
Another cracka episode ❤
thoroughly enjoyed the xs650 build , i have 4 xs,s only one custom is near your standard
Awesome stuff mate
u havent any 35mm fork tubes in good nick for sale? my front has been shorted 90 mm got new springs but dont think tubes reusable just a thought..
F'n Beautiful bike!@!!!!
Thank you
Wow very classy XS . Absolutely love it. It looks amazing . Good on you man. You do awesome work.
love the vids
later
Thanks so much mate I really appreciate it. And thank you for watching the Vids 👊🏼
Well done mate 👏.....what about doing an old triumph / royal enfield ?.....go on ,you know you want too 😁
Mate I’ll build anything if someone pays the bills and gives me the freedom to design it 👊🏼
very beutiful work and i loved the exausts!
Thank you very much! 🙂
De que moto se adaptó ese rin o ese disco de freno trasero? Quiero hacer lo mismo con la mía, saludos desde México buena y bonita moto
Lovely to meet you. And thanks for watching. The wheels are off a harley sportster as is the rear brake set up. 😊
who did the brass plating, and the gold leaf is good to do (easy after practise) specially using a tool to machine turns into the leaf then clear it
Brass plaiting was done by a company in Sydney Australia called Swift electro plating.
thanks mate its not a daily rider but how does brass valve covers hndle the heat any blueing/dulling etc i know brass polishs nice just heat curious
The brass is a pain in the ass as it needs to be constantly polished. Or it fades. Ideally it should be clear coated but I’m yet to find a good clear coat that will stick and also not turn yellow over time
thanks mate u telling what i thought But brass looks hot when u polish it and i,ve used only acrylic clears and reckon it would yellow as u say if u hid it under clear u couldnt buff it lol win/lose?? i,m running painted valve covers on this but the other is polished alloy if this is your email i can show proudly my green critter 1978 custom@@butlerscustomsandclassics