Two wheel shenanigans. Round 2

Well folks, it's time for another Scotty Don't creation.  After my first build, I knew it was only a matter of time before I dove into my second.  For the past week or so I've been contemplating the bike that I would use as the base for my build.  After some deliberation, I narrowed my choices down to two different bikes.  The first would be a Triumph Bonneville.  This would be my ideal choice.  It's the one bike I've always wanted but never had the means to obtain.  The second choice was a Yamaha XS650.  Since I got into metric chops a few years ago, the XS650 has always had a special place in my heart.

So my search began.  After hours on eBay and Craigslist, I found a number of sickles that peaked my interest.  There were several Triumphs and a real basketcase of an XS650.  My choice now came down to what I was willing to spend.  For the prices that were being asked for the Triumph's, I couldn't justify then throwing more money at it while on a college students budget.  The XS650 however was in dire condition.  Many parts are missing that are needed, but a lot of them were things that I had intended on replacing regardless.  The up side, it only costs $275.  As of this moment, the choice is simple for me.  The Yamaha made more sense.  So for now I stay Japanese.  The day will come that I own my late 60's Triumph Bonneville.  It's just not today.

So as of tomorrow morning, I will be the owner of a 1981 XS650.  Look for updates often.  I have a goal for having this bike done by the time the Gypsy Run comes around on August 28-29.  Ideally, I'd like to have it finished for June when the Laconia Bike Week is held.  That's being overly optimistic though I think.  We'll see.