LEIF’S SPEC:

Yamaha XS650 engine (rebuilt top end, one-piece clutch pushrod, painted gloss black, polished head fins/tappet covers/cases, angled inlets, Mikuni VM34 carbs, pod filters, PMA ignition, standard exhausts (slash-cut/wrapped), Boyer electronic ignition)/frame (hardtailed)/front wheel/brakes/ forks (modified), unknown slab yokes, Shinko tyres (19-inch front, 16-inch rear), ‘Frisco ‘bars, ASV stubby levers, Sportster tank, Bates-style seat, weldedon rear ‘guard/sissy-bar, one-off electrics box, Yamaha XS400 wheel (modified)/brake, one-off loom, aftermarket headlight/ tail light

FINISH:

Black/silver/mother-of-pearl paint by owner, polishing by owner

ENGINEERING:

Owner

THANKS TO:

“Dave Norris at Wired Iron (07710 276 047 or www. wired-iron.co.uk) for the loom; my mam & dad for letting me take over the garage; & the wife for understanding that bikes come first…”