{"title":"XS650 '70-'79 NEW!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xs650rr.jpg?v=1738262074\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis XS650 was built as a tribute to the Pro Twins racers from the eighties and early nineties – it was a hotly contended Battle of the Twins style race series with many top riders competing, like Jamie James, Kevin Erion, Jimmy Adamo, Randy Renfrow, Doug Polen and Dale Quarterly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/protwins2.jpg?v=1738262082\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/protwins-roadamerica-90.jpg?v=1738262093\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/protwins1.jpg?v=1738262102\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xs-before.jpg?v=1738262112\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe had this ratty XS650 to start with. We kept the frame and motor, everything else was discarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xs650-roller.jpg?v=1738262120\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe chose FZ750 running gear for period components. The FZ750 front end was grafted onto the XS650 chassis and we found some nice vintage one piece aluminum clip-ons to complete the front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe wider rear wheel required a custom box swingarm, which replaced the spindly stock affair. The FZ750 calipers and slotted discs are a nice upgrade over the XS650 brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xs650-tank-tail.jpg?v=1738262128\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo get the right look Airtech designer Kent Riches wanted a long road race style fuel tank and matching seat with large number plates. He opted for a half fairing to show off the motor and exhaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKent sectioned a TZ250 fuel tank making it wider and longer to fit the bigger XS650 frame then cut up a TZ seat and modified it to fit the big loop-style subframe. Large sculpted number plate areas clear the rear shocks perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xs650-tail-shocks.jpg?v=1738262181\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch a nice tail shape. There’s even room for a small taillight if you’re building a street bike!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xsrr-2.jpg?v=1738262190\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote the nice rolled edge on this seat which gives it an awesome finished look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xsrr-3.jpg?v=1738262198\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe selected the upper half of our F1 fairing for this project because it complements the tank and tail and leaves the pretty motor exposed. It has slight hand bulges and of course a bitchin’ 70’s race style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe’ve listed this bodykit for the 1970-79 XS1, XS2, TX650 and Standard XS650 models. Some of this stuff may fit the 80-85 Special models but the subframe is different on those years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe make a lot of other parts that fit the XS650, you’ll find them listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCall us today with fitment questions, buy a few parts and get your project going!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"f1fu","title":"F1FU - FORMULA 1 FAIRING - UPPER ONLY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF1 race fairing – upper only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe selected the upper half of our F1 fairing for this project because it complements the tank and tail and leaves the pretty motor exposed. It has slight hand bulges and of course a bitchin' 70's race style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GP","offers":[{"title":"Fiberglass","offer_id":49702907773207,"sku":"F1FU","price":436.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xsrr-4.jpg?v=1752301042"},{"product_id":"xsrrs","title":"XSRRS - XS650 RACE SEAT","description":"\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha XS650 road race tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003eThis seat started life as a TZ tail but Kent modified it heavily to work with the XS650 frame. It now clears the twin shocks and sits down on the wide XS650 subframe. The sculpting in the side towards the front breaks up the surface and makes it look less heavy visually. This is probably the best looking XS650 tail out there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003eAlso fits XS500.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GP","offers":[{"title":"Fiberglass","offer_id":49703139639575,"sku":"XSRRS","price":371.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/XSRRS.jpg?v=1757076494"},{"product_id":"xsrrt","title":"XSRRT - XS650 RACE FUEL TANK","description":"\u003cp class=\"bodytext\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha XS650 road race tank\u003cbr class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a modified TZ250 road race fuel tank. It was widened and lengthened to suit the XS's larger size and the tunnel was completely reshaped to fit the XS650 backbone. It requires the use of the two mounting pucks and will mount to the stock front location. The back of the tank has a generous tab for mounting, the tank is longer than stock so a mounting tab will need to be fabricated and welded to your frame. Tank is supplied with 2x 1\/4' NPT fuel bungs, ready for aftermarket fuel valves (ask your sales rep, we can supply). Our standard twist-off stainless fuel cap is included, other cap styles (monza, flush) are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\" align=\"left\"\u003eTank is supplied in plain white gel coat, speed block paint job not included!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GP","offers":[{"title":"Fiberglass","offer_id":49703143080215,"sku":"XSRRT","price":1122.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xsrrt-1_f7baf9f0-00fe-4800-b437-5013b7a733e6.jpg?v=1752298480"},{"product_id":"xj71","title":"XJ71 - 85-86 XJ700 FRONT FENDER","description":"\u003cp class=\"bodytext\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha XJ700 front fender\u003cbr class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis fender worked great for this project and is fairly universal since it mounts to a flat fork brace. The XJ700 had a 19' front wheel but since the fender is so short it really doesn't matter, even with the 16' front wheel on this build it looks like it was made for it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\" align=\"left\"\u003eWidth: 5'\u003cbr class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003eLength: 23'\u003cbr class=\"u8sticc4kc5wcfjkf\"\u003eRadius: 19' wheel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GP","offers":[{"title":"Fiberglass","offer_id":49707467637015,"sku":"XJ71","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/3513\/files\/xj71-1_41574ab8-f207-4dcb-b5ae-4fdf667bd694.jpg?v=1752297683"}],"url":"https:\/\/gpcycleworks.com\/en-fi\/collections\/xs650-70-79-new.oembed","provider":"GP Cycleworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}