[vrecksler]

Check out what someone did to a 2003 XR650L! Rather than motard the thing, they custom'ed it. :headshake

At first I was against such a project, but now the thing has grown on me. I mean it looks chopper-esque but it would still be pretty damn nimble (well as much as the L model can) and fun to ride. Can you imagine riding down the street on the rear wheel? I think only someone with a healthy dose of self confidence could handle riding this on the streets, but it definitely is distinctive.

 

[supermoto644]

that really sucks :headshake

 

[GaryMR]

Very creative and well done.

 

[SCQTT]

XR650L, scary bike, too much weight on front wheel. I crashed one so hard, I can close my eyes and feel the bones breaking to this day.

 

[Big Daddy T]

I never had a problem with my XR650L

As for the custom. I don't like the look of it, but will give the builder props.

 

[TomCRMI]

Well executed, but not my taste ...
I like watching american chopper, just for all the bullsh!t they are talking, but I would never consider riding a bike like this.

 

[nmilne]

Looks like a heap of shite to me. The builder obviously has too much time on his hands and should have them cut off accordingly. And anyone looking should have their eyes gouged out, pan fried and served to tourists as local delicacies.

But apart from that its fine.

 

[rhyne]

I dig that thing. if i were to ride a chopper style ride...it'd be cool to have something like that. at least it's truly unique and doesn't just replicate what all the other corny chopper builder's are doing. props.

 

[GaryMR]

Looks like a heap of shite to me. The builder obviously has too much time on his hands and should have them cut off accordingly. And anyone looking should have their eyes gouged out, pan fried and served to tourists as local delicacies.

But apart from that its fine.

Some people say the same thing about putting slicks on a dirtbike.

To each his own.

Open your mind.

 

[fatallightning]

definitely different. the seat looks like it needs some more kick up in the back to keep the rider from falling off the back. i think it would looks better with some spoked wheels though, or something. the 90s sport bike 3 spokes just dont do the trick

 

[nmilne]

Some people say the same thing about putting slicks on a dirtbike.

To each his own.

Open your mind.

Fine. Just don't ask me to open my eyes. :thefinger

 

[bdmmotard]

i see a back brake but no brake lever...linked brakes? i've heard of bikes running both brake lines off the front mc.

rhyne what the hell with your avatar? looks like a porn version of phantom of the opera. :lol:

 

[DirtyDave]

there is no front brake. only rear with hand lever.

 

[MGS781]

Who says the "L" doesn't make a great SM? This is mine.

 

[Big Daddy T]

Damn, that looks like you threw some money at it. Sharp!

 

[MGS781]

Buckets of money is more like it. I did get most of it back by selling the OEM parts, ebay rocks!

 

[youngblood]

Don't take this the wrong way mate, however you did bring it up, but a L will make 100 times better motard than what that abomination is trying to achieve in its cheap imitation of what was the most original, hard core motorcycle: the bobtail.

This whole bobtail trend is already outta hand and makes me ill. If you want a bob get you a damn Triumph or BSA and do it right for godsakes!

That disgraceful turd needs a good crushing...soundly and without delay.