1972 XS2 650cc twin

The 3rd model Yamaha produced of their 650cc twin was the XS2. It was marketed in the US in 1972. I sold my R3 to get one and rode it for 5 years. Improvements for this model were the addition of electric start, front disc brake and improved handling.  I had the engine heads ported and polished, and the crank trued and balanced, the carbs were dialed in after I modified the intake and exhaust.

 [IMAGE]         New XS2         [IMAGE]

Photos of my new XS2 taken in June of '72.  The sissy bar was the first thing I added

[IMAGE]  XS2 Chopper 

Since all my buddies had modified their bikes I did my XS2. The front forks were extended 8" and the handlebars replaced with ape hangers. I also added highway pegs and extended the kick stand.

XS2 Last Photo           [IMAGE]

This is the only pic of my XS2 in its final form before I sold it. It was highly modified. I added TT pipes, K&N air filters, a Bates headlight, Koni rear shocks and painted the engine barrels and front disc caliper black. The tank and side covers were at the paint shop when this was taken. I had borrowed a friend's XS1 tank so I could still ride. It was a very quick bike and I sold it to a Triumph Bonneville T120 rider who was tired of watching my tail light disappear in the distance!