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Title: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Tony oily bike on November 13, 2016, 07:34:31 AM The various Yamaha XS650 builds/threads are scattered about the place a bit, so I was wondering, as you do, if we could get a snapshot of how many Monkeys have got one of these bikes on a single thread.
So: A) who owns one or more XS650s B) how many are finished and on the road C) and if on the road, how long it took to get there and roughly what was done Answers Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on November 13, 2016, 10:01:20 AM ;D
We do seem to have cornered the market in them don't we! The 2 wheeled version of our communal Reliant collection a few years ago, (how many still have a Reliant trike?). Archie chatted to Blue, of 100% Biker magazine a while ago, about a joint feature on the Basingstoke bikes. Could be fun. Just the one for me, though I've owned 5 or 6 others in the past. I've tried bigger bikes, but keep coming back to these. I think they're just my natural, comfortable level of biking. Bought in 2004 as a non runner from a car dealer in Yorkshire, who took it in part ex' for a car. Cost £600. Total build cost, around 1 1/2 grand, but then another 1,000 blown on the engraving. Bought because it was cheap & tucked away for future attention, so sat for several years before I looked at it. Not on the road, but close. Just waiting on Mr Dslam to fit n fettle the new Amal carbs. It's been running on the old, mismatched Amals, so not that far from being ready. "The Junkyard Frog". Original Yamaha frame, hardtailed by "PD", (Big Pete, a Basingstoke local, who used to drop in here occasionally), & modified a little by Mr Loon & myself. Headstock raked by an extra 7 degrees by my brother Steve, ("Brock"). Standard length original forks. Original cast ali' wheels, (19" front, 16" rear). 28" wide "drag bars". Reproduction Harley Sportster fuel tank. Western Eagle solo saddle. Reproduction Bates headlight. Reproduction early Chevy/Ford rear light. Hand made ali' mudguards by Brooklands Bodycraft of Oxford. Stainless steel high level exhausts by Torque Technique of Salisbury to my pattern. Wiring by Nathan of Basingstoke, ("Galaxie 500", "Bright Light Customs"). Tank paint by "Lunatic" of Basingstoke to match my truck. Black powder coating by A & C Shotblasting of Newbury, Berks. Engine casings hand engraved by Tony Reynolds of Spain, incorporating a cartoon frog & name by me. As many original or replacement Yamaha parts as possible, with various brackets, side panels, chainguard etc by me. Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on November 13, 2016, 10:01:57 AM .
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on November 13, 2016, 10:04:42 AM I bought a spare engine from a breakers in Liverpool, which Lunatic bought off me as soon as I got home.
Also bought another, which I gave to my brother, Brock, in payment for work he'd done on mine & my truck, so eventually there'll be another couple of builds underway. Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: lunatic on November 13, 2016, 12:26:44 PM I've got all the bits to start mine I think. It will be a very basic hard tail chop, 16 and 21 inch wheels, springer forks, drum brakes, sportster tank and a much modified fxr rear mudguard.
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on November 13, 2016, 05:51:27 PM Mock it up! You've got the room to do it now :)
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Olds on November 13, 2016, 06:09:38 PM Think Lunatic might be a bit busy getting the business back up and fully running.
With all the XS650's being Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: the coppersmith on November 13, 2016, 08:13:22 PM I see a place in Brighton has 4 xs650's in various states for sale on the bay. I want a British bike, preferably a Norton but I cannot find the mortgage repayments :D
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on November 13, 2016, 08:31:43 PM :) Yeah, must admit my first couple were bought because they looked like British bikes, but with all the faults taken out.
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: spanners on November 13, 2016, 11:28:47 PM ive just got the one ,THE BLACK PIG,, which has been living upto its name ::) ::)
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Firery Fred on November 15, 2016, 08:14:32 PM I own 1....plus spare engine ...previously owned an 840 built..... by DC racing .....in the 90s. My ...much... better half has a Reliant trike ... ;D....The mods on me chop are too many to list ...ha ha ha
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on November 15, 2016, 09:39:35 PM Photos! ;D
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Firery Fred on November 16, 2016, 08:26:16 PM Okay ...I'll give it a go ....am useless man ....ha ha ha
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Firery Fred on November 16, 2016, 08:33:24 PM 1st attempt
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Firery Fred on November 16, 2016, 08:34:54 PM 2nd attempt
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Firery Fred on November 16, 2016, 08:36:38 PM 3rd
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on November 16, 2016, 09:14:14 PM That's a gorgeous looking machine Sir. Tell us more about it.
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: stinkey on November 16, 2016, 10:38:22 PM It's gorgeous
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: fifer on November 17, 2016, 12:01:51 AM Looking really , really braw .
. Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Tony oily bike on June 08, 2018, 10:55:38 AM Its been a while since this thread had any action, so maybe, just maybe, its
time to revive it. Photos please folk of your current XS650, or one(s) you used to own........ Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Tony oily bike on June 08, 2018, 11:37:30 AM There’s been interest in the old XS650 on MMM for ages so i thought I get all the XS650 threads and stick ’em in one place.............. as ya do.
Hey, maybe its time for a separate Bike Tech bit just for the old excess?? ::) Manky’s bike http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7916.0 XS650 PMA / Permanent Magnet Alternator info http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16037.0 XS650 - Right side gear lever conversion http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16065.0 XS650 - Oil filter upgrades http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16083.0 XS650 - Cutaway engine http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16049.0 XS650 - Ignition conversion to Magneto http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16050.0 XS650 - de-compressor stuff - XS2 http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14735.0 THE BLACK PIG, http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=15632.0 XS650 engine on Ebay http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7933.0 Tom's XS650 Yamaha http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=15401.0 Archie's XS http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7828.0 XS650. Engine cases capscrew lengths http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9246.0 XS No 3 http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=search2 XS650 - ignition coils http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9117.0 XS NO 2 http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=15951.0 Tom's XS650 Yam chop http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7635.0 frisco xs650 tank http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=7968.0 Hurricane / X-75 lookee likee tank/seat unit http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14736.0 s u carb http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=13623.0 what carb's would Manky's XS have?? http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9778.0 XS650 bits on ebay http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14674.0 Exhaust maker http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14848.0 XS 650 help http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9436.0 XS650 - Cutaway engine http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16049.0 xs 650 oil strainer http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12451.0 Nut size http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=13700.0 XS 650 gear issue http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12550.0 Jack's XS 650 chop. http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2560.0 Excess of XS ? (Yam XS650) Tell us about yours................. good links etc http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12574.0 XS650 (& other interesting bikes) - Ebay - for sales http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9279.0 XS650 Flat Tracker http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9016.0 XS650 chop http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3955.0 work in progress http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=6113.0 Chain http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=11811.0 Pendine Sands speed event 2013 http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=12217.120 Excuse me Manky? http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=213.0 Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on June 08, 2018, 05:56:37 PM You've got way too much time on your hands mate! -but thanks :)
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Tony oily bike on June 09, 2018, 09:16:04 AM You've got way too much time on your hands mate! -but thanks :) Its amazing what can be done when its time to stop and have a bite to eat and a couple of cuppas! Guess it helps to have a bit of a soft spot for XS650s too............ ;) Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: morrag on June 09, 2018, 06:15:21 PM Much as I dislike 'Chops' I must admit that ones nicely done! well done! Morrag
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: stinkey on June 23, 2018, 08:48:51 PM Dislike chops ? If I'd known that mate I'd never have gave you that wheel ? ;D ;D
For me..it's CHOPS every time..and I love the look of Fred's..one of my favs actually Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Tony oily bike on July 10, 2018, 04:56:01 PM Not from our folk, but a couple of interesting reverse-head XS650s............
Maybe inspiration for someone?? Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Tony oily bike on July 10, 2018, 04:56:30 PM Another..............
Title: Re: How many XS650s do the Monkeys own? Post by: Manky Monkey on July 10, 2018, 10:09:13 PM I like that first one.
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