630, 530, 525 & 520 chain? O-Ring, X-Ring, non-O-Ring? What does it all mean? Chain comes in a […]
Yamaha motorcycles
Beginning in 1970, Yamaha produced its first 350cc 2-stroke motorcycle: the coveted R5. It ushered in a new […]
This month’s Customer Build brings us to Bristol, Tennessee where MikesXS customer Ira Deere revamped his XS650B. This […]
Rear shocks are one of the main attributing factors for a smooth ride and handling on the road. If you’re […]
Longtime Mikes XS customer Phil Riley has done it again! We have had the pleasure of being a […]
It’s always a pleasure to have a long-time customer come by our facility to visit. Last November, […]
“NMDA”: My first commissioned build In the fall of 2018, Chris Grannen (Chicago, IL) was approached by […]
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. When life gives you a hodge-podge of vintage Yamaha parts, […]
In the late 1970s, Yamaha decided to build on the legacy of the ever-popular XS650 and offer a […]