Project XS650 “Modern Café”
This page is dedicated to my XS650 project, but I also have a list of cool XS650 resources.
1978 Yamaha XS650 Special
Chassis Modifications
- Rebuilt fork with progressive springs
- Custom battery box by Retrofit
- Hugh’s Handbuilt fork brace
Exterior Modifications
- Custom café seat
- Triumph style headlight bucket with halogen light
- R1 style LED taillight with integrated signals
- Motolanna top triple clamp
- Vortex clip-ons
Electronics / Ignition Modifications
- Hugh’s Handbuilt PMA Kit
- PAMCO ignition with e-advancer
- Custom wiring harness by Retrofit
Engine Modifications
- MAC 2-1 Exhaust with custom baffle by Retrofit
- K&N RC-0982 air filters
Suspension & Brake Modifications
- Dual disc conversion with XS1100 Special rotors
- FZR front calipers with custom adapter brackets
- FZR rear caliper with custom bracket by Retrofit
- Brembo radial 16mm front master cylinder
- Brembo radial R1 rear master cylinder