Recent content by Mrjoshuajones

Really I am making everything smaller and simpler. Giant exhaust, lights, signals, seat, air box, battery, mirrors, wiring, gauges, fenders...all being reduced or eliminated. Painting tank, rims and fenders, changing bars and controls. I'm gonna open up her midsection by moving the electricals...

This is my XS500B. Everything was fine when I got her so naturally I had to tear her apart. I have a heated garage so the plan is to have a monster ready in the spring.

I am in the South Bend area. I am finding a ton of great info here. I am happy to have all you guys.

The name is josh and I am currently working on a 1975 yamaha xs500B.