Kithegearhead
New Member
Hello
I have been into cars all my life and honestly thought that nothing will change that. I am also a bit of a tool collector, not that I use them anymore.
They just sit in my garage and from time to time provide me with satisfaction of wiping dust from them ;o).
A few months ago I was lurking in the forums, as usuall, when I came up on a few images of Yams and things changed. I have not thought of cars since.
The bikes I saw were XS500 build as a cafe, and XS650 as a bobber. Like a "rational" human I went out and picked a pair of similar bikes. Obviously, being "rational" I picked a pair of real dogs. The XS650 looked like it was sitting in a swamp for a year or so. Engine turned and seemed to have compression, gas tank and the seat were missing.
The XS500 was in a better shape, it was a true barn find. Relatively clean but carbs were gummed up, exhaust and the battery missing. After that I decided that it was time to get a motorcycle licence ;o).
The temprature is dropping and for me it means time to start the projects. The XS500 is the first on my list cause it requires less work ;D, I am looking forward to being on this forum and sharing my work progress, I also look forward to getting some of your recommendations and trading some parts. Once the actual work gets done there will be pictures posted.
Nikita
I have been into cars all my life and honestly thought that nothing will change that. I am also a bit of a tool collector, not that I use them anymore.
They just sit in my garage and from time to time provide me with satisfaction of wiping dust from them ;o).
A few months ago I was lurking in the forums, as usuall, when I came up on a few images of Yams and things changed. I have not thought of cars since.
The bikes I saw were XS500 build as a cafe, and XS650 as a bobber. Like a "rational" human I went out and picked a pair of similar bikes. Obviously, being "rational" I picked a pair of real dogs. The XS650 looked like it was sitting in a swamp for a year or so. Engine turned and seemed to have compression, gas tank and the seat were missing.
The XS500 was in a better shape, it was a true barn find. Relatively clean but carbs were gummed up, exhaust and the battery missing. After that I decided that it was time to get a motorcycle licence ;o).
The temprature is dropping and for me it means time to start the projects. The XS500 is the first on my list cause it requires less work ;D, I am looking forward to being on this forum and sharing my work progress, I also look forward to getting some of your recommendations and trading some parts. Once the actual work gets done there will be pictures posted.
Nikita
