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I may have missed it but...what size sprockets are you using? Did you vary from stock? 18t front?

Absolutely beautiful work here. As soon as I saw the battery box, I said "wow". That is really a demonstration of quality work. Also, the camera work at the beginning was certainly quite stellar. Thanks for putting in the time to add that bit in because it did pay off. Just brilliant all around.

How much was the 277 cam?

Was it really as easy to do, as you made it seem?

The motor looks great. Good work mate.

Great eye for fit and finish,,your making an excellent job

Love it mate , but the only thing i would change is where your starter button is too close to the horn button and it only takes a second for you to hit the wrong one and starter is going while engine is running , just saying but quality of build is second to none mate 😁😁🤘🤘

Vision+Drive. A steadfast grip on what should be achieved, you were not f#£@g about with the quality end product for sure! Watched them all and only commenting now, should have had more views/subscribers from the XS devotees. I put a stock xs in a 90 gsxr 750 slingshot frame and one hard mount vs rubber mounts was straight forward but head steady required too much thought, too much control then not enough, gas struts or " bumpers" heat expansion and over bracing etc etc = Give up. But in your case- Excellent 👍 and enjoy your build (it really was yours and you claim the trophy) Now, rest and repeat! Best wishes

Do you know the dimensions of the original battery. Looking to get one but wanna make sure it fits in the plastic housing. Much appreciated

How do you enlarge it, my image keeps coming up small.

if you care about this engine, use different air filters. Watch a video by a TH-camr who’s channel is called project farm. He tests effectiveness of different types of air filters, sifting flour into a box and sucking air through the filters, the filters that had the highest airflow rate, we’re K and N filters, they also Allowed 10 times more particulates to flow through the filter

Hi mate, watched this series with great interest. Really like what you did to accommodate the rear tire. Is it possible to replicate this i.e. do you sell any of the parts you've made? Cheers and happy riding

Did you jump from 14" to 20" at what age each?! Thanks

Just found your channel,,cracking build so far

You spent some time and money on that build bro , looks the Dog's Nut's cant wait to see it finished 😎😎🤘🤘🇹🇭🇹🇭

Hello, the fork covers, how did you do them. Thank you.

That is f-ing beautiful, mate.

Really nice video, we will check out this Bike for our son soon and probably also get it. Great informative Video - thanks mate.

Again nice work. I seem to remember reading that these engines tend to develop cracks in the bottom end above a certain HP. I don't recall what that number is. You may want to research this. You've put in too much work to have it wrecked by having " Too much" fun.

The details on your bike are top notch. Looking at your bike, I feel compelled to go for a brushed finish on my engine, sliders and cast wheels. It never really stops does it?

Very nice work! I love how you cleaned up the area around the battery box and what you did with the rear swingarm. I hear what you're saying about doing a job, re-doing it and then doing it again. I don't know how many times I've redone my wiring but I have to do it again.😊

Nice! Like the details. Is there a build topic on some forum to follow?

Beautiful,attention to detail,hard work,my brother,and myself, are restoring,a xs2 650, 1972,to concours standard,attention to detail is paramount,your bike will look superb,regards,Mike, Derbyshire Mike,Derbyshire

That is one beautiful machine - I cannot wait to see the finished article. Gorgeous m8. 😍

Omg such a great build!!

This bike is going to be amazing…

Nothing bodged on that bike, excellent work and attention to detail!

Big dollars on that bike !! Very nice build.

Cool build!

Outstanding build! May I ask what firm you acquired the fork shrouds from?

Really outstanding build! May I ask, where you acquired the ignition covers and the fork shrouds?

Beautiful work. So nice to be able to build engines at one's own pace. During the mid-seventies, when I was a 20-year-old 2nd-year pro and had just moved up to 750s from the 250s, I asked a well-known builder to put an engine together for me. The engine ran, but was down on power, so I started working on it myself. Upon inspecting the cases I noticed that he'd made two small holes in the oil gallery than runs through the front of the crankcase so as to allow oil to, I supposed, cool the pistons or to direct cool oil to the rods. Never had a chance to ask him about that, though. However, when Suzuki released the GSXR750 much was made about the 'piston cooling jets' that directed cooling oil to the undersides of the pistons, a practice that many others have now copied. Anyway, one more thing to ponder....

If i send you mine can you have them sorted please

Few people are aware that the cylinder head design on the XS650 comes from the Toyota 2000 GT sports car, the engine of which was a highly modified Toyota straight six developed by Yamaha. (The car was featured in the James Bond flick shot in Japan, Dr. No?) The steel skull which forms the roof of the combustion chamber is also pretty trick, as it makes for stable valve seats and retains more heat (more combustion energy) than an alu combustion chamber would (not sure how much difference that makes though....). The engine is absolutely bullet-proof. I raced a Champion-framed XS on dirt tracks in the U.S. during the mid-seventies and never had an engine failure, nor did I ever see or hear of one letting go. That engine you built is a beauty! Re. the starter motor: one could fit the exhaust valve depressor used on the XS-1 to make it easier to turn over.

I like it.👍As long as the motor is still torquey it should be great.

How about dry plate racing clutch!!???? Extra metal plate. Heavier springs. Open to the air. Takes extreme abuse.

Looking to build a "End of the World" motorcycles. No computer chips. EMP proof. Looking into your channel. ✌️😎👍

This was great!!!! Please keep up the great work!!!! ✌️😎👍

Have 3 XS's. (650s) Gonna make a 'real' street tracker/ cafe'/ and a scrambler. Pulling the engines apart through the winter. Got a lot in common. You have a subscriber! Gonna watch all your videos. ✌️😎👍

Just: Wow! Bought my new XS650 in '81. Still riding

Would you buy this same bike again or something different?

So you like RC cars too!🤔 maybe we can trade one of my RC cars for the bike 🤣

One of the best Twins to come out of Japan.Lovely work!

Do you happen know an exact kick stand that will work with the Rip rock 20? I have no problem taking it off when we hit the trails, but for the standard neighborhood riding, it would be nice to have a kickstand on and would help take care of it. Specialized doesn't make one for the riprock 20 and I can't find an after market one that is compatible. Do you happen to know of an after market kickstand that would work?

Looking very nice indeed!

Coming on nicely very neat cant wait till its finished an running

Hi, did you ever look into upgrading the motor/esc/battery?

Looking good ,some great improvements, can not to hear it running . Richard

Super nice❤❤ Great work!!

Aqablasting is the best Finish :)❤