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did a bit of work yesterday, had the swingarm removed and cleaned up. And finally, those plastic bushings were just something I wouldnt trust on my bike, so out they came! Look how crappy they were, lots of play there, bronze bushings are on the way... I did a bit of cleaning on the frame as...

Re: 1975 Yamaha XS500B Cafe Project (TX500) well, I have to say that Candy red/silver metallic combo looks awesome! But you really have to go with the candy red I think and not a simple solid red, you need the deep shine of the candy with the silver! dont know much about car paint, but it may...

Re: 1975 Yamaha XS500B Cafe Project (TX500) great built on the way! I like the way you did the engine, super clean and that extra chrome bling make some accents on bike as a whole. I'd do the black and red as well, as it will compliment the black hubs...

Awesome built! It really inspired me for my next build, who will be a KZ750 radical streetfighter. I really like the work you done on the monoshock. How about a little youtube video to hear the roar coming out of those pipes???

Hey xulf, if you want to change the crank you will run into the same problem as I did, those '73 were the last to come in the 256 configuration, so most parts are almost impossible to find... The 447 though, were made till 1983, so plenty of parts around and second hand stuff. I have found a...

Ok, uncle Fedex just dropped a box of goodies, so I'll have to work on the TX again ;D Top end bolts-nuts kit, fork seals, wheel bearings, new spoke sets for front and rear... just in time as I just powdercoated all hubs and forks, in mercedes black color, super high gloss!

Nice to see another XS over here! I like the look with clip ons and light mount. I heard that handling improves a bunch with bronze swingarm bushings... may be worth a look at yours...

Hey xulf, Dont worry I've been keeping an eye on your built for some time, haha! I really dig that seat you made, I think there will be a copy of it on a bike in Canada real soon! The whole engine in now in piece and out for rebuilt by an retired yamaha mechanic (I'm lucky as hell)...

Hi everybody! New guy here, I've been riding motorcycles since I was a kid and never got the time and space to do a complete build. Now the time has come as recently found a TX650 1973 severely beaten in the back of a coworker's barn... The bike was in very very bad shape: front caliper...

you are off a great start, you re lucky to have found a strong engine! I couldnt say the same about my 73 650, had to do everything from top to bottom. how's that CB tank fit in there?

I was just about to ask the same question! My TX650 is in pieces now and I'm looking for a neat front end setup, fork and brakes... very interested in knowing, thanks!