1982 Yamaha XS650 Brat Bike `Delivery Worldwide for sale in Medicine Park, Oklahoma

$5,000

1981 Yamaha XS650 Barn FindThe inspiration for this bike came from a combination of 70's Race bikes and the Japanese/ European "Brat" Style bikes. The Carr Brothers rode and raced Yamaha's in the mid to late 70's, and wanted that influence to show with the combination of the Brat Style in the bike they call " Bolas Purpura" (purple balls).The bike was completely stripped and disassembled. The frame had all unnecessary tabs, brackets, and mounting points removed and smoothed. A custom seat pan was fabricated and upholstered. Custom side panels were fabricated, slots were cut and filled with stainless steel mesh for a race inspired look. The wheels were disassembled, powder coated, and re-assembled using stainless steel spokes, new bearings, and new Dunlop tires and tubes. An original condition 1969 Yamaha GT60 gas tank was installed and left in its original condition for a Vintage Race inspired look as well.The Suspension is lowered front and rear featuring Honda Rebel rear shocks and shorter springs in the forks. The factory front fender was cut and re-mounted as a rear fender, then powder coated semi gloss black the match the side panels. The swing arm and front forks were powder coated gloss black to match the frame.The bike runs and rides great and usually starts with the first kick.


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