Been on a ride today? Well, post em up!

[Orange4]

West side of Bowen Island BC



End of the road.



No sharks but there was a snake in the grass. Pthhhhhhhtttt!



And the money shot...

[IanDMacDonald]

Beautiful bike! Is that as GS front rim?

[Orange4]

Thanks. I'm enjoying it greatly. Met a guy today who restored a 79 to mint but has it in storage. He might dust it off and call me to go riding again.

GS front rim? Certainly not! It's an xs650 rim. A genetic match transplant. Exact fit, mods needed. The rear is a project in the final stages.

[donebysunday]

Rear rim

Can't wait to see that rear wheel ! Hope your taking pics !

[jetmechmarty]

There's nothing wrong with a little wheel mixing! This one moved from spokes to cast.

[Orange4]

Wheel mixing is good for the soul.

I have a thread about the rear wire wheel conversion here: http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...ire+wheel+idea

Now... Anyone else got any ride pics to share?

[BA80]

There's nothing wrong with a little wheel mixing! This one moved from spokes to cast.

That 650 looks like it's working pretty hard with your frame riding it Marty.

[Orange4]

Probs why the spoke to mag conversion Dude, What are you? Seven feet tall?

Those 650's sure are purdy.

[jetmechmarty]

The photo was taken at the end of a long trip on the XS650. We covered the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive and a return. The bike pulls me along just fine. The springs are off an XS1100 and stiffer than the recommended heavy duty for XS650. I'm a little under 6'5" tall. I love the XS650 even if it's a bit small for me. I've owned this one since new.

XS1100 is a better fit.

[STEPPENWOLF]

Not today from a couple of years ago

[BA80]

The photo was taken at the end of a long trip on the XS650. We covered the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive and a return. The bike pulls me along just fine. The springs are off an XS1100 and stiffer than the recommended heavy duty for XS650. I'm a little under 6'5" tall. I love the XS650 even if it's a bit small for me. I've owned this one since new.

XS1100 is a better fit.

Yes, it is. The 11 still feels a little small for me a 6'.

[BA80]

Evolution

2010, a park in west Tulsa



2012....



Lost Rally Minnesota 2012



On the road to Minnesota 2012



Banned Camp Rally central Oklahoma 2012



Picture contest, Tulsa 2013..



Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth Kansas..


The Lost Rally, Minnesota.



Tallihina, Ok, 2012. On the end of the north to south Arkansas run.



Somewhere in Arkansas on the same trip.



South Texas 2012 at the M.O.M. rally.




Ready to head out to North Carolina 2012. XSSE



Riding "The Tail Of The Dragon" at XSSE 2012.



Ready to head out somewhere this year but circumstances haven't allowed yet.

[Orange4]

Now that's how you bring it. Thanks BA80!

[STEPPENWOLF]

Hey Greg,
Looking at some of your pictures and it looks like you have something strapped on your seat,padding? I could sure use one on my SG,my butt gets so sore at times,well we won't go there:-)

[BA80]

That's actually a seat pad for an ATV Bill. Several of the southern outlaws use them.

I get mine at Wally World, they are about $20. It's brand name is Mad dog.

Gives you about 3/4" more pad and breaths better than vinyl or leather. Not only that, instead of wearing out your bikes seat cover, it wears out. $20 every year or 2 is a lot cheaper than getting your seat recovered.

There's couple other tricks for LD riding that help too. Bicycle shorts under your riding pants is one good one.