1978 Yamaha XS650 custom bike, inspired by Japanese bratsyle builds
2011 fabrication project
Design details:
Hugh's Handbuilt PMA charging system, electric ignition, and battery-less kick only electrics
Hand made 308 stainless 2-into-2 straight pipe exhaust
Hand laced 21 inch front wheel
Lowered front forks with hand made fork brace
Modified rear suspension geometry
Hidden front master cylinder mounted below gas tank, with cable actuator
PWK flatslide carbs
70s-era sportster tank
Paint by Zach Yarrington, custom CNC'd levers by James Crowe, seat by Ginger at New Church Moto.
June 1st, 2014 I placed first overall in the chopper class at Sideburn Magazine's Dirt Quake USA race in Castle Rock, WA, on this bike.
June 21st, 2015 I placed first overall in the chopper class at Sideburn Magazine's Dirt Quake USA II in Castle Rock, WA, on this bike.