Author Topic: XS650s with a British Flair. (Read 3234 times)

bill440cars · « **on:** June 02, 2008, 09:49:14 AM »

I thought these were worth posting and hope some of you all enjoy them.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:50:15 AM »

damn bill, you make me want more and more models of motorcycle every time ya post

that black one is just beautiful, very "nortonish"

bill440cars · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:09:25 PM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on June 02, 2008, 11:50:15 AM

damn bill, you make me want more and more models of motorcycle every time ya post that black one is just beautiful, very "nortonish"

Ha! Ha! Ha! That's the whole idea fuzzy!

You see, I spot a bike that I really like the look and/or the details of and then I show it/or them here and get somebody else feeling the same way!

I liked the first one because I thought it had a BSAish look (with Triumph style mufflers), but, like you said, the 2nd one had a Nortonish look and I REALLY like that one too!

Once, I found a place where they were modifying the Yamaha SR500 to resemble the old 50's BSA Gold Star and I would post it but I can't seem to find it now. Any help on finding it? Can't remember what it was called or exactly how I found it.

DarkRider · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:15:30 PM »

Heh fuzzy..glad you spotted the nortonish look of the 650....Theres a very good chance you may see that look applied to the 750F

crazypj · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2008, 10:27:56 PM »

The red and black one looks more British with painted mudguards.
Black one has too much chrome, would need alloy mudguards to look more 'Norton'
PJ

bill440cars · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:57:30 AM »

Quote from: crazypj on June 02, 2008, 10:27:56 PM

The red and black one looks more British with painted mudguards.
Black one has too much chrome, would need alloy mudguards to look more 'Norton'
PJ

I see what you mean PJ. I was liking the black one for the 900cc engine, the exhaust system, the handlebar setup and the rearsets. I agree that the bike IS a bit flashy to be a Norton, but I also would add a set of those Yamaha tank decals that are designed like the Norton ones, like doug_id did.

Thanks for the input.

Take care, Bill

crazypj · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:03:14 AM »

Hi Bill,
If its a 900, you got any more details? you know I gotta know how that was done

PJ

bill440cars · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:22:57 AM »

Quote from: crazypj on June 03, 2008, 07:03:14 AM

Hi Bill,
If its a 900, you got any more details? you know I gotta know how that was done
PJ

I don't remember if they gave details. I got those 2 bikes from650motorcycles.com (I think you are familiar with it) and there are some posts (or whatever they call them over there) and I'll look into it sometime today and get back to you.

Hey PJ, here is a shot of a couple of XS650s that have a Halco 840 kit in it and the other one has a Wiseco 736 kit in it.

http://www.650motorcycles.com/AbbeWinterson.html

I'm still looking.

This link is to a fellow with an 840cc Flat Tracker and has his email address in it. http://www.650motorcycles.com/SteveMorton.html

Hey PJ, here's one that the fellow (Mike Murphy w/ email address included) is working on a 920cc engine for his bike.

Here's the link: http://www.650motorcycles.com/MikeMurphy101.html

And here's the bike:

I'll check later and see if I can find anything else.

bill440cars · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:48:44 AM »

Here's a link w/email address, to the info on the black one that has the bred and stroked 900cc engine. Maybe that will help.

http://www.650motorcycles.com/MikeCook.html

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2008, 04:55:52 PM »

Hey Billy, did you miss somthing in the first picture in this link

http://www.650motorcycles.com/AbbeWinterson.html

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:51:18 PM »

can you not spot it Billy

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:55:22 PM »

are you asleep

bill440cars · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:55:39 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on June 03, 2008, 04:55:52 PM

Hey Billy, did you miss somthing in the first picture in this link

http://www.650motorcycles.com/AbbeWinterson.html

Sam.

Sam, do you mean old #77 off to the right of the picture? I'll be dog goned, is that a CR750 over there? Don't know how I missed that?

Thanks for pointing that out there Sam(CR750).

Hey Sam, give me a chance there, I'm not as young as I used to be.

bill440cars · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:57:14 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on June 03, 2008, 05:55:22 PM

are you asleep

Well, I WAS

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:01:38 PM »

Not sure where we were, perhaps gone to the bathroom or the burger bar

Not even sure where the meeting was, probably one of the southern tracks going by the state of the surface.

Sam.

bill440cars · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:26:28 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on June 03, 2008, 06:01:38 PM

Not sure where we were, perhaps gone to the bathroom or the burger bar

Not even sure where the meeting was, probably one of the southern tracks going by the state of the surface.

Sam.

I had no idea, when I brought that picture over her and posted it. I gotta keep my eyes open for any small detail, don't I?

Seems like I'm never gonna know when ole' Sam or evidence of him, is gonna be lurking around.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:31:24 PM »

It's from a few years ago that picture, when we had the old 736 stocker in it Billy, we havn't been to any of the southern tracks for a few years.

Sam.

bill440cars · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:39:37 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on June 03, 2008, 06:31:24 PM

It's from a few years ago that picture, when we had the old 736 stocker in it Billy, we havn't been to any of the southern tracks for a few years.

Sam.

I still can't believe that, out of ALL of the different photos on there, I picked THAT one to post.

That is so ironic!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:38:57 PM »

I've figured where it was,.....Weston Zoyland in Sommerset, 2004.

Sam.

Wingmonk · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:26:29 PM »

Heres one that I really like..Just something about it.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2008, 02:01:31 PM »

Looks OK as long as you're gay

Sam.

Tim. · « **Reply #21 on:** June 06, 2008, 09:06:20 AM »

Couldn't leave this thread without a pic of my Brit inspired XS650. I'm starting the wiring shortly - just getting a few more bits.

bill440cars · « **Reply #22 on:** June 06, 2008, 01:11:05 PM »

Quote from: tintin on June 06, 2008, 09:06:20 AM

Couldn't leave this thread without a pic of my Brit inspired XS650. I'm starting the wiring shortly - just getting a few more bits.

Whoa!

Talk about a boost to a thread!

Can't get much better than that!

Looking Good there tintin!

Thanks for popping in with those shots of Your 650. Sure doing a fine job on that one!

Take care, Bill

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Author Topic: XS650s with a British Flair. (Read 3234 times)

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