Custom exhaust for the XS 650
It seems that in my absence from the garage these past couple weeks, the boys have gotten down to business on Danny’s Yamaha XS 650 Cafe Racer. One of the final pieces of the puzzle has been the exhaust, and although Danny thought he would end buying a 2-1 deal, turns out an $80 raw material kit was the way to go… » Read more..
The custom rearset levers are complete!
I haven’t been able to help Danny much lately with his Yamaha XS 650 Cafe Racer, but with some help from the other guys at MotoPreserve, he has been moving right along. Last night, I got a text with this photo of the custom rearsets, complete with the newly milled shifter lever… » Read more..
The new Harbor Freight Mill
No question, being able to make a custom part that is needed, with the right tools, is priceless. Not only does it eliminate the torturous wait for internet purchased parts, but the piece can be made to order…as long as you know what you’re doing. » Read more..
Custom rearsets for the Yamaha XS 650 are complete!
There is no question that Danny began to get a little frustrated with the making of the custom rearsets for his Yamaha XS 650 Cafe Racer build. After a few different designs, and some changes to the overall look of the pieces, he has emerged with some damn fine looking custom controls… » Read more..
Turning the metal down on the lathe...
Last time we posted about Danny’s Yamaha XS 650 Cafe Racer, he was working on the prototype for the rearsets. Since then, there have been some changes, and some discoveries, that have shifted the focus and design… » Read more..
