Yamaha 650 Twin
Project for a Friend

1975 Yamaha 650 Twin:

I'll start by apologizing to my Friend Andrew for taking too long to finish this project. Should have it done soon. I've had trouble getting the front brake working. It was rusted up solid and not a very easy piece to break free. If I can't get it working soon, I'll look for a new caliper.

 

Yamaha 650 Twin Project


Yamaha 650 - Parked Outside Before Andrew Got It


Yamaha 650 Twin - Needs a Few Things


Tires Were Old & Cracked


Painted Frame (View 1)


Painted Frame (View 2)


Swing Arm - Before


Swing Arm - Primed


Swing Arm - Painted


Battery Box - Painted


Battery Box - Underside View


Marking the Taillight Wiring for Reference


Painted Parts


Lower Triple Clamp - Painted


Cleaning up the Front Fender


Cleaning up the Front Fender


Various Painted Parts


Various Painted Parts


Various Painted Parts


Triple Clamps & Forks Mounted


Triple Clamps & Forks Mounted


Primed Battery Box Holders


Front Footpeg Brackets Painted


Rear Fender - Lots of Rust to Contend With


Rear Fender - Lots of Rust to Contend With


Covered the Rust With Rustoleum


Will Look Good When It's All Together


Rear Fender Before & After Comparison


The Painted Section Will Be Hidden Anyway


Cleaning Up The Chain Guard


Going to Modernize the Taillight
(Stock Tail Light Bracket Was Partially Broken Anyway)


Making a Tail Light/License Plate Bracket


Making a Tail Light/License Plate Bracket


Making a Tail Light/License Plate Bracket


Making a Tail Light/License Plate Bracket


Making a Tail Light/License Plate Bracket


Tail Light/License Plate View
Showing the Combo Running Light/Blinkers


Blinding LED Brake Light


Inside Front Brake Calipers - Before - Lots of Rust


Inside Front Brake Calipers
Polished, & Excersised (or Exorcized)


New Brake Reservoir & Braided Brake Line


Testing the Electrics


So Far, So Good


Inside the Headlamp Housing - Looks Like Spagetti


Headlamp & Marker Lights Work


Almost Done (View 1)


Almost Done (View 2)

 


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