Yamaha XS 650 Dualsort? - Page 2

FloridaSteve · 10-04-2007, 01:47 PM

I've had this pic for years. Would love to build one just like it some day... The torque would be unreal in the dirt.

305racer · 10-04-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaSteve

I've had this pic for years. Would love to build one just like it some day... The torque would be unreal in the dirt.

I wouldnt kick it outta the garage!

Stromdog · 10-04-2007, 05:07 PM

I had an XS 650 in 1973. Rode that bike EVERYWHERE. Lots of desert stuff, hillclimbs and hard roads. I've got a pic somewhere around here of me with this bike. If I can find it, I'll post it up. Nice, reliable motor w/ good torque. I think it would make a pretty decent dual sport motor and wouldn't have any trouble running at superslab speeds either. Might be a little heavy, but look at the lbs. on that new 650 KLR!

FloridaSteve · 10-04-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stromdog

I think it would make a pretty decent dual sport motor and wouldn't have any trouble running at superslab speeds either. Might be a little heavy, but look at the lbs. on that new 650 KLR!

Even with the heavier engine, I don't think it'd even be close. The magazines put he new KLR at 37HP 32 Ft llbs of torque.

From the web..

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Model Yamaha XS 650 F 1979
Power 54.8 hp (408.6 kW) @ 7000 rpm, Torque 58 Nm (42.8 ft. lbs) @ 5500 rpm

And that's box stock which it wouldn't be when I got through with it..

Damm it would be a fun bike to build...

rw4x4van · 10-04-2007, 08:51 PM

I started to build one using an '89 XT 600 set of forks....ended up selling to a good friend who has takin over the reigns........
This was my plan, but adding a "Baja Design" kit instead of the stock parts for legality, and to keep it light.....

Keep in mind the motor weighs approximately 135 lbs and Champion frames
are great, but these motors vibrate and more so in the lighter Champion frames

rw4x4van · 10-04-2007, 09:11 PM

More inspiration for an XS650 project!!!!!.......

Flood · 10-05-2007, 02:22 AM

XS sidehack racer I found in an Austrian bike museum:

(Bonus ADV points for anyone who can identify the red/yellow bike in the foreground)

Puddleglum · 10-05-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Flood

(Bonus ADV points for anyone who can identify the red/yellow bike in the foreground)

Boehmerland.

Caddy82rats · 10-05-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rw4x4van

I started to build one using an '89 XT 600 set of forks....ended up selling to a good friend who has takin over the reigns........
This was my plan, but adding a "Baja Design" kit instead of the stock parts for legality, and to keep it light.....

Keep in mind the motor weighs approximately 135 lbs and Champion frames
are great, but these motors vibrate and more so in the lighter Champion frames

Really nice bike.
I've seen XT500's frames with XS650 engine

Nice ones to especially in a Tunisie Rally back in the days

Sniper X · 10-05-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 305racer

How did this go from a DS thread to a flattrack thread

Cause flattrack bikes are asa fun in the dirt in my opinion!

Caddy82rats · 10-05-2007, 11:08 AM

I love those old dirt track frames...

Flood · 10-05-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Puddleglum

Boehmerland.

Good boy.

LBS Bandit · 10-05-2007, 01:50 PM

Norton ES2.....DO I GET A COOKIE TOO!!!

Flood · 10-05-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LBS Bandit

Norton ES2.....DO I GET A COOKIE TOO!!!

No you don't

But you can look at the rest of the museum in my old ride report.

Nitro_Fluffy · 10-05-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rw4x4van

More inspiration for an XS650 project!!!!!.......

Now that is beautiful.

10-04-2007, 01:47 PM	#16
FloridaSteve Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Florida Oddometer: 2,070	I've had this pic for years. Would love to build one just like it some day... The torque would be unreal in the dirt. __________________ My Blogs: Higher Resolution Photo Album Motorcycle Photo of the Day 2-Stroke-Biker-Blog

10-04-2007, 08:51 PM	#20
rw4x4van East Coast Rider Joined: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Oddometer: 481	Yz650 I started to build one using an '89 XT 600 set of forks....ended up selling to a good friend who has takin over the reigns........ This was my plan, but adding a "Baja Design" kit instead of the stock parts for legality, and to keep it light..... Keep in mind the motor weighs approximately 135 lbs and Champion frames are great, but these motors vibrate and more so in the lighter Champion frames __________________ Ray '98 KTM RXC 620 '89 Kawasaki KX250 rw4x4van screwed with this post 01-20-2010 at 05:01 PM

10-04-2007, 09:11 PM	#21
rw4x4van East Coast Rider Joined: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Oddometer: 481	More inspiration for an XS650 project!!!!!....... __________________ Ray '98 KTM RXC 620 '89 Kawasaki KX250 rw4x4van screwed with this post 01-20-2010 at 05:01 PM

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Flood F5lood. Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Austria Oddometer: 9,342	XS sidehack racer I found in an Austrian bike museum: (Bonus ADV points for anyone who can identify the red/yellow bike in the foreground) __________________ TEAM F5 RallyRAIDio on Twitter RallyRAIDio on Facebook

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10-04-2007, 05:07 PM	#18
Stromdog Howl at the Moon Joined: Jan 2006 Location: St. Pete, FL Oddometer: 2,703	I had an XS 650 in 1973. Rode that bike EVERYWHERE. Lots of desert stuff, hillclimbs and hard roads. I've got a pic somewhere around here of me with this bike. If I can find it, I'll post it up. Nice, reliable motor w/ good torque. I think it would make a pretty decent dual sport motor and wouldn't have any trouble running at superslab speeds either. Might be a little heavy, but look at the lbs. on that new 650 KLR!

10-05-2007, 11:08 AM	#26
Caddy82rats Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: South France Oddometer: 1,075	I love those old dirt track frames...

10-05-2007, 01:50 PM	#28
LBS Bandit Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Oddometer: 72	Norton ES2.....DO I GET A COOKIE TOO!!!