1977 YAMAHA XS650D I just completed this project eight months in the making. It’s a thrill to kick over and sounds like a beast. I wish the audio on my camera did a better job of capturing it’s throaty growl.
I prepare my Yamaha XS650 motor for overhaul. This is the washing stage after partial disassembly. The engine will get a bath then inspection. I will clean or replace the filter, check the oil pump, do some paint and polish then get ready to put it back together. This one will get new pistons and rings at 4th oversize. Lets see if I feel the power.
I built this bike this year, and it’s a beast. I wish I had better audio on my camera because it just doesn’t do justice to this bike’s deep and throaty growl. I love kicking this beast into action.