1982 YAMAHA XS650- Project

1982 YAMAHA XS650- Project

The Yamaha XS650 is a mid-size motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company. The standard model was introduced in 1968 and produced through 1979. The "Special" cruiser model was introduced in 1978 and produced through 1985. The XS650 began with the 1955 Hosk SOHC 500 twin. After about 10 years of producing 500 twin, Hosk engineers designed a 650 cc twin. Later the Hosk company was acquired by Showa Corporation, and in 1960 Yamaha had bought Showa with Hosk's early design of 650 cc twin.

When the Yamaha XS 650 was launched in 1968 it had one of the most advanced engines in its class of large parallel twin motorcycles. The engine and gearbox are unit construction with the crankcase split horizontally for ease of assembly whereas almost all contemporaries in its class in 1968 are either unit construction with a vertically split crankcase or pre-unit construction with separate engine and gearbox. The XS650's engine was used in AMA Professional Dirt Track Racing by national champion Kenny Roberts. In 1968 only the Laverda 750S, also launched that year, matched the XS 650's modernity of unit construction and SOHC valve operation.

Feature- Santa Fean NOW, July 30 2015

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1968 YAMAHA YCS1 Original- For Sale

1968 YAMAHA YCS1 Original- SOLD

Ready to ride. Runs. Great compression. Electric start works. Carbs cleaned, rebuilt and synced, new throttle cables, fresh points and condensers, timing set. Comes with original seat (needs re-upholstering) and solo seat.  180cc twin 2-stroke engine. 11,918 miles. No major cosmetic flaws. Factory service manual included.

1978 HONDA CB750 Custom

1978 HONDA CB750 Custom- Sold Texas

The CB750 was a game changer. Our goals for this one were simple: Maintain some of the original look and feel, see how much weight we could take off this baby without loosing any of the nice 'features', make it go faster, make it stop quicker, and make it look good doing it!

2015 Motorado Classic Motorcycle Show

       Whether you are a motorcyclist or just looking for a fun afternoon, this is the place to be on Father’s Day. The show will take place in the La Tienda parking area. La Tienda is a shopping/community center located just outside of Santa Fe in the Eldorado Community. Commercial campgrounds are conveniently located nearby.

Yamaha XS650 Hardtail Frame

   Ready to roll Yamaha XS650 hardtail frame. Don't mess with those pesky kits and save time by using this pre-made motorcycle frame!  Tubing is 1 1/8" Diameter Steel with .120 (about 1/8" wall thickness. The axle plates are cut from 3/8" thick steel and have an integrated mounting tab for easy fender mounting and are from TC Bros. All cross joints have been fish mouthed before welding and solid steel bungs where used to connect new and existing tubes. Made In USA! 

1978 HONDA CB750- Project

1978 HONDA CB750- Project

The Honda CB750 is an air-cooled transverse in-line four cylinder engine motorcycle made by Honda over several generations for year models 1969-2003 as well as 2007 with an upright or standard riding posture. It is often called the original Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM).

The CB750 is included in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Classic Bikes; was named in the Discovery Channel's "Greatest Motorbikes Ever;" was in The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition, and is in the UK National Motor Museum. The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc. rates the 1969 CB750 as one of the 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology.

The CB750 was the first motorcycle to be called a "superbike."

Can you guess what this used to be?

Can you guess what this crazy looking thing used to be? Ill give you a hint, it came from a motorcycle...

1968 YAMAHA AS1-C Street Scrambler

1968 YAMAHA AS1-C Street Scrambler- Sold   Moto Armory Museum

We picked this bike up last fall in a multi bike sort of deal. Actually, we had to buy 3 others from the guy so we could get our hands on this one! Restored to mostly stock, she now sounds, looks, and feels great. She's super light (lets just say she weighs less than some of our past girlfriends) and is a hoot to ride around town and back roads.  All we can say is this; she may look small, but once you get this puppy in her powerband... hang on. If you've never ridden one of these, you will be pleasantly surprised. Head on over to thebikeshed.cc to check out their article.

1977 YAMAHA RD425

1977 YAMAHA RD425

SOLD- Ohio

This sporty little beast is a barrel of fun to ride. Though, we have been taking it a little easy on her since she just had a fresh rebuild on the motor. We also upgraded the suspension, brakes, electronics and
controls. Come to think of it, we either upgraded, replaced, or repaired
everything on this baby! We wanted to build a unique and fun bike to
ride while still maintaining some of what we consider true 'RD spirit'.

With many custom pieces made of fiberglass or aluminum, not only does it run great but shes quite a bit lighter too. They definitely wont be able to keep up and only way they will be able to find you is to follow that little trail of blue two-stroke perfume down the road. Head over to Pipeburn.com to check out their feature. Also featured on riceburner.org, wind-blown.com, torchgirls.com, caferacernews.com, and on the Yamaha Motors USA page.

1968 YAMAHA AS1-C- Project

1968 YAMAHA AS1-C

The first of the real giant killers

Introduced in 1968, the Yamaha YAS1 defies all motorcycle logic, even by today’s standards of miniaturization. As a development of the previous Yamaha roadster twin designs, the vertically split, twin-cylinder engine is compact and powerful, this in turn is wrapped in an equally diminutive frame that does its best to hold the wheels inline and weighs next to nothing in the bargain. Once on the move and buzzing away in its sharp power band however, the truth emerges, the 125cc two-stroke is more than a match for machinery several times the capacity.  The main differences between the AS1 and the AS1-C are the high exhaust pipes, slightly raised front fender, the braced handlebar, and that the forks are covered with boots instead of the metal covers.

1977 YAMAHA RD400- Project

1977 YAMAHA RD400- Project

Source: Cycle Guide of 1977

Dearly beloved, you can begin to wave good-bye to all those two-stroke roadsters we've known and loved for years. Kawasaki's KH400 triple has been laid away, and Suzuki has rung up the flower car for their two-stroke roadsters. The four-strokes have won the sales derby; more important, they have a better chance of winning the government emission tests. But before you get all teary and blow your nose, you should know that's all the bad news.

1965 HONDA CB160- Baby Hawk

1965 HONDA CB160- Baby Hawk

SOLD- California

This dirty little chicken came to us by way of a moving sale of sorts. Originally from New Jersey, it somehow made its way out to our neck of the woods and was saved from a salvage yard before finding a space in our shop. It was a non runner and in pretty rough shape when we got her but she was just so damn cute we just couldn't pass her up.