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Harley-Davidson VRSC

 

The Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Twin Racing Street Custom family of cruiser motorcycles was introduced in 2001 in a single model called the V-Rod. The V-Rod was developed by Harley-Davidson to compete against Japanese and American muscle bikes. The "V-Rod" made use of the Revolution engine, developed jointly with Porsche that, for the first time in Harley public production history, features overhead cams and liquid cooling. The V-Rod is visually distinct from other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It can be easily identified by the 60-degree V-twin engine, the radiator and the hydroformed frame members that support the round-topped air cleaner cover. A distinct difference between the V-Rod and all other Harley production motorcycles is the location of the fuel tank. The fuel tank on the V-Rod is located underneath the seat, placing the driver on top of it, rather than the usual frontal placement. The "tank" in this case is simple dressing, hiding the frame. Loosely based on the VR-1000 superbike, it continues to be a platform around which Harley-Davidson builds drag-racing competition machines. All VRSC models are produced at Harley-Davidson's Vehicle and Powertrain Operations facility in Blue Springs- Kansas City, Missouri.

VRSC Models

VRSCA V-Rod Model years: 2002–2006. This was the original V-Rod. The first V-Rod was equipped with the 1,130 cubic centimeters (69 cu in) Revolution Engine, producing a claimed 115 horsepower (86 kW) at the crank. The V-Rod featured 49 mm forks and a 180 mm rear tire, with solid disc wheels. The VRSCAs were all factory equipped with 3.7 US gallons (14 l; 3.1 imp gal) fuel tanks. In 2006 the VRSCA was equipped with Brembo Brakes. The VRSCA was only offered with forward controls.

VRSCAW V-Rod

Model years: 2007–2010. The VRSCAW V-Rod is the successor to the VRSCA. First Produced in 2007, it is essentially a VRSCA with a new frame to accommodate the 240 mm rear tire and five gallon gas tank that came standard. The aluminum bodywork of the VRSCA only made it onto a few early-production VRSCAW models, but was quickly dropped. With these changes the VRSCAW is a claimed 37 pounds (17 kg) heavier than its predecessor. For the first production year the power-plant remained an unchanged 1,130 cubic centimeters (69 cu in) Revolution engine. The VRSCAW is only offered with forward controls. The combination of increased weight and a 240 mm rear tire with no power increase made the 2007 VRSCAW the slowest production VSRC produced

   

In 2008 the VRSCAW V-Rod's Revolution was boosted from 1,130 cc to 1,250 cubic centimeters (76 cu in), producing a claimed 84 pound force-feet (114 N•m) @ 7,000 rpm, and peak power of 123 horsepower (92 kW) at the crankshaft, a slipper-clutch was also added, as was an ABS option. For the 2009 model year the VRSCAW replaced the VRSCD, which was dropped from the line, as the "base model" for the VRSC family, as such the MSRP was dropped almost US$2,000 to $14,999.

VRSCB V-Rod

Model years: 2004–2005. The VRSCB V-Rod had limited two year run. It was mechanically identical to the VRSCA, the cosmetic differences included a black frame, polished aluminum and black powder-coated engine, and a slightly different clamshell, instrument housing and handlebars. The VRSCB was only offered with forward controls.

VRSCD Night Rod

Model years: 2006–2008. The Night Rod was introduced in 2006 as the “new hot rod-inspired motorcycle” built around the Revolution engine. The Night Rod featured Mid-mount controls, supplemented by highway-pegs. Straight-shot mufflers helped the Revolution Engine to produce a claimed 120 horsepower (89 kW) at the crank. The Night Rod featured a black frame, black and chrome engine, Brembo Brakes, slotted aluminum disk wheels, and a color-matched fairing.

In 2008 the VRSCD Night Rod's Revolution was boosted from 1,130 to 1,250 cubic centimeters (69 to 76 cu in), producing a claimed 85 pound force-feet (115 N•m) @ 7,000 rpm, and peak power of 125 horsepower (93 kW) at the crank, a slipper-clutch was also added, as was an ABS option. For the 2008 model year, the VRSCD was the only remaining VRSC model to still feature a 180 mm rear tire or mid-pegs. 2008 would also be the final year of production for the VRSCD Night Rod.

VRSCDX Night Rod Special

Model years: 2007–Present. The VRSCDX is marketed as the factory made custom version of the standard Night Rod and is also part of Harley-Davidson's "Dark Custom" series. In addition to a 240 mm wide rear tire, most of the chrome components of the VRSCD were replaced with black. The wheels were replaced by black slotted disk wheels, with dark orange pin striping. The Straight shot dual exhaust produced a claimed 120 horsepower (89 kW) at the crank. A 5 gallon tank was standard. The DX also features prominent racing stripes. In 2008 the VRSCDX Night Rod Special's Revolution was boosted from 1,130 to 1,250 cubic centimeters (69 to 76 cu in), producing claimed torque of 85 pound force-feet (115 N•m) @ 7,000 rpm, and peak power of 125 horsepower (93 kW) at the crank, a slipper-clutch was also added, as was an ABS option. For the 2012 model year, Harley-Davidson launched a tenth anniversary version of the Night Rod Special. Key features include a straight-shot exhaust with dual, chrome slash-cut mufflers and chrome exhaust shield; split five-spoke cast aluminum wheels with diamond cut highlights; pullback handlebar with polished finish; inverted front forks in silver and polished finishes; stylized, chrome speed screen visor; graphics, including V-Rod 10th anniversary emblem; and chrome powertrain with platinum crankcase and heads.

 

VRSCF V-Rod Muscle

Model years: 2009–Present. The V-Rod Muscle was introduced in the summer of 2008 at the Harley-Davidson dealer show in Las Vegas for the 2009 production model year. In promoting the Muscle, Harley partnered with American fashion model Marisa Miller for an advertising campaign aimed at younger, urban riders. It would be one of only three VRSC models for 2009. Like the other two models, the Muscle features the 1,250 cubic centimeters (76 cu in) Revolution Engine, a 240 mm wide rear tire, 5 US gallons (19 l; 4.2 imp gal) fuel tank, slipper clutch and forward controls. Departing from the other models in the VRSC lineup, the Muscle features straight shot dual exhausts, with a crossover, one on each side of the bike. This is a significant stylistic departure from the 2>1>2 exhaust found on all other VRSC models. Additionally, the Muscle features a unique air-box with mock-up air-rams like those found on many American pony and muscle cars. Early rumors around the VRSCF speculated that the F might stand for Forced Induction, however, in the production version of the bike the air-rams are purely cosmetic. There is no official word from Harley-Davidson as to what, if anything, the F in the VRSCF designation stands for. The VRSCF also features a chopped rear fender with integrated turn signals, and a side-mounted license plate. As well as turn signals integrated into the rear-view mirrors; a first as a stock feature on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The VRSCF puts out at the crank a claimed 86 pound force-feet (117 N•m) of torque at 6,500 rpm, which is slightly more torque than the other VRSC models, at a slightly lower engine speeds. Claimed peak crank horsepower is down slightly from the Night Rod Special, at 122 horsepower (91 kW) at 500 rpm lower engine speed.

VRSCSE: Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod

Model years: 2005. In 2005 Harley Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations produced their first V-Rod. The dimensions were identical to the VRSCA at the time, but the VRSCSE featured extra chrome, custom paint, and not the typical "clamshell" found on other VRSC models. Mechanically the VRSCSE was boosted by a 1,250 cc Revolution Engine, with CNC ported heads.

VRSCSE2: Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod

Model years: 2006. The VRSCSE2 was the first V-Rod or VRSC model to feature a 240 mm rear tire. It also featured the Screamin' Eagle 1,250 cc Revolution Engine.

VRSCR: Street Rod

Model years: 2006–2007. The Street Rod was marketed as the “roadster-inspired” member of the VRSC line. The Street Rod was the first VRSC to ever feature inverted forks made by Showa, with a steep rake and Brembo supplied brakes. It also featured the highest seat height at 30 inches (76 cm) of any VRSC model. The Street Rod also claimed the greatest lean angle at 40°, over the 32° lean of the other VRSC models. The Street Rod came equipped solely with mid-mounted controls. The Street Rod would be the first to feature the 5 gallon tank in the 2006 year model that would become standard for the line in 2007.

 

VRSCX: V-Rod

Model years: 2007. Harley Davidson put out the VRSCX as a Screamin' Eagle Tribute bike in honor of the Harley V-Rod's second consecutive NHRA Championship. The VRSCX had the same dimensions as the 2007 VRSCAW, featuring the 240 mm rear tire, 5 gallon gas tank, and forward controls. However, the VRSCX also featured a tribute paint job reminiscent of the pro stock V-Rod, a smoked drag-visor windshield, as well as the 1,250 cc Screamin' Eagle Revolution Engine.

VRXSE: V-Rod "Destroyer"

In 2007 Harley Davidson Introduced a non-street legal, out of the box drag bike nicknamed the Destroyer. With ET's of 8 to 10 seconds with a decent rider, this bike came with the same engines as others in its family, with the exception of a long stroke flywheel, over-sized valves, dyno tuned velocity stacks, large bore high compression forged pistons, high lift cams, multi stage lock-up clutch, programmable shift light, pneumatic shifter, larger throttle bodies, and much more race equipment.

The Revolution engine

The Revolution engine is based on the VR-1000 Superbike race program, developed by Harley-Davidson's Powertrain Engineering team. It is a liquid-cooled, dual-overhead-cam, internally counterbalanced 60 degree V-twin engine with a displacement of 69 cubic inches (1,130 cc), producing 115 horsepower (86 kW) at 8,250 rpm at the crank, with a redline of 9,000 rpm. It was introduced for the new V-Rod line in 2001 for the 2002 model year, starting with the single VRSCA (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) model.

A 1,250 cc Screamin' Eagle version of the Revolution engine was made available for 2005, and was present thereafter in a single production model from 2005 to 2007. In 2008, the 1,250 cc Revolution Engine became standard for the entire VRSC line. Harley-Davidson claims 123 horsepower (92 kW) at the crank for the 2008 VRSCAW model. The VRXSE Destroyer is equipped with a stroker (75 mm crank) Screamin’ Eagle 1,300 cubic centimeters (79 cu in) Revolution Engine, producing over 165 horsepower (123 kW).

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Harley-Davidson VRSC

 

The Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Twin Racing Street Custom family of cruiser motorcycles was introduced in 2001 in a single model called the V-Rod. The V-Rod was developed by Harley-Davidson to compete against Japanese and American muscle bikes. The "V-Rod" made use of the Revolution engine, developed jointly with Porsche that, for the first time in Harley public production history, features overhead cams and liquid cooling. The V-Rod is visually distinct from other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It can be easily identified by the 60-degree V-twin engine, the radiator and the hydroformed frame members that support the round-topped air cleaner cover. A distinct difference between the V-Rod and all other Harley production motorcycles is the location of the fuel tank. The fuel tank on the V-Rod is located underneath the seat, placing the driver on top of it, rather than the usual frontal placement. The "tank" in this case is simple dressing, hiding the frame. Loosely based on the VR-1000 superbike, it continues to be a platform around which Harley-Davidson builds drag-racing competition machines. All VRSC models are produced at Harley-Davidson's Vehicle and Powertrain Operations facility in Blue Springs- Kansas City, Missouri.

VRSC Models

VRSCA V-Rod Model years: 2002–2006. This was the original V-Rod. The first V-Rod was equipped with the 1,130 cubic centimeters (69 cu in) Revolution Engine, producing a claimed 115 horsepower (86 kW) at the crank. The V-Rod featured 49 mm forks and a 180 mm rear tire, with solid disc wheels. The VRSCAs were all factory equipped with 3.7 US gallons (14 l; 3.1 imp gal) fuel tanks. In 2006 the VRSCA was equipped with Brembo Brakes. The VRSCA was only offered with forward controls.

VRSCAW V-Rod

Model years: 2007–2010. The VRSCAW V-Rod is the successor to the VRSCA. First Produced in 2007, it is essentially a VRSCA with a new frame to accommodate the 240 mm rear tire and five gallon gas tank that came standard. The aluminum bodywork of the VRSCA only made it onto a few early-production VRSCAW models, but was quickly dropped. With these changes the VRSCAW is a claimed 37 pounds (17 kg) heavier than its predecessor. For the first production year the power-plant remained an unchanged 1,130 cubic centimeters (69 cu in) Revolution engine. The VRSCAW is only offered with forward controls. The combination of increased weight and a 240 mm rear tire with no power increase made the 2007 VRSCAW the slowest production VSRC produced

   

In 2008 the VRSCAW V-Rod's Revolution was boosted from 1,130 cc to 1,250 cubic centimeters (76 cu in), producing a claimed 84 pound force-feet (114 N•m) @ 7,000 rpm, and peak power of 123 horsepower (92 kW) at the crankshaft, a slipper-clutch was also added, as was an ABS option. For the 2009 model year the VRSCAW replaced the VRSCD, which was dropped from the line, as the "base model" for the VRSC family, as such the MSRP was dropped almost US$2,000 to $14,999.

VRSCB V-Rod

Model years: 2004–2005. The VRSCB V-Rod had limited two year run. It was mechanically identical to the VRSCA, the cosmetic differences included a black frame, polished aluminum and black powder-coated engine, and a slightly different clamshell, instrument housing and handlebars. The VRSCB was only offered with forward controls.

VRSCD Night Rod

Model years: 2006–2008. The Night Rod was introduced in 2006 as the “new hot rod-inspired motorcycle” built around the Revolution engine. The Night Rod featured Mid-mount controls, supplemented by highway-pegs. Straight-shot mufflers helped the Revolution Engine to produce a claimed 120 horsepower (89 kW) at the crank. The Night Rod featured a black frame, black and chrome engine, Brembo Brakes, slotted aluminum disk wheels, and a color-matched fairing.

In 2008 the VRSCD Night Rod's Revolution was boosted from 1,130 to 1,250 cubic centimeters (69 to 76 cu in), producing a claimed 85 pound force-feet (115 N•m) @ 7,000 rpm, and peak power of 125 horsepower (93 kW) at the crank, a slipper-clutch was also added, as was an ABS option. For the 2008 model year, the VRSCD was the only remaining VRSC model to still feature a 180 mm rear tire or mid-pegs. 2008 would also be the final year of production for the VRSCD Night Rod.

VRSCDX Night Rod Special

Model years: 2007–Present. The VRSCDX is marketed as the factory made custom version of the standard Night Rod and is also part of Harley-Davidson's "Dark Custom" series. In addition to a 240 mm wide rear tire, most of the chrome components of the VRSCD were replaced with black. The wheels were replaced by black slotted disk wheels, with dark orange pin striping. The Straight shot dual exhaust produced a claimed 120 horsepower (89 kW) at the crank. A 5 gallon tank was standard. The DX also features prominent racing stripes. In 2008 the VRSCDX Night Rod Special's Revolution was boosted from 1,130 to 1,250 cubic centimeters (69 to 76 cu in), producing claimed torque of 85 pound force-feet (115 N•m) @ 7,000 rpm, and peak power of 125 horsepower (93 kW) at the crank, a slipper-clutch was also added, as was an ABS option. For the 2012 model year, Harley-Davidson launched a tenth anniversary version of the Night Rod Special. Key features include a straight-shot exhaust with dual, chrome slash-cut mufflers and chrome exhaust shield; split five-spoke cast aluminum wheels with diamond cut highlights; pullback handlebar with polished finish; inverted front forks in silver and polished finishes; stylized, chrome speed screen visor; graphics, including V-Rod 10th anniversary emblem; and chrome powertrain with platinum crankcase and heads.

 

VRSCF V-Rod Muscle

Model years: 2009–Present. The V-Rod Muscle was introduced in the summer of 2008 at the Harley-Davidson dealer show in Las Vegas for the 2009 production model year. In promoting the Muscle, Harley partnered with American fashion model Marisa Miller for an advertising campaign aimed at younger, urban riders. It would be one of only three VRSC models for 2009. Like the other two models, the Muscle features the 1,250 cubic centimeters (76 cu in) Revolution Engine, a 240 mm wide rear tire, 5 US gallons (19 l; 4.2 imp gal) fuel tank, slipper clutch and forward controls. Departing from the other models in the VRSC lineup, the Muscle features straight shot dual exhausts, with a crossover, one on each side of the bike. This is a significant stylistic departure from the 2>1>2 exhaust found on all other VRSC models. Additionally, the Muscle features a unique air-box with mock-up air-rams like those found on many American pony and muscle cars. Early rumors around the VRSCF speculated that the F might stand for Forced Induction, however, in the production version of the bike the air-rams are purely cosmetic. There is no official word from Harley-Davidson as to what, if anything, the F in the VRSCF designation stands for. The VRSCF also features a chopped rear fender with integrated turn signals, and a side-mounted license plate. As well as turn signals integrated into the rear-view mirrors; a first as a stock feature on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The VRSCF puts out at the crank a claimed 86 pound force-feet (117 N•m) of torque at 6,500 rpm, which is slightly more torque than the other VRSC models, at a slightly lower engine speeds. Claimed peak crank horsepower is down slightly from the Night Rod Special, at 122 horsepower (91 kW) at 500 rpm lower engine speed.

VRSCSE: Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod

Model years: 2005. In 2005 Harley Davidson's Custom Vehicle Operations produced their first V-Rod. The dimensions were identical to the VRSCA at the time, but the VRSCSE featured extra chrome, custom paint, and not the typical "clamshell" found on other VRSC models. Mechanically the VRSCSE was boosted by a 1,250 cc Revolution Engine, with CNC ported heads.

VRSCSE2: Screamin' Eagle CVO V-Rod

Model years: 2006. The VRSCSE2 was the first V-Rod or VRSC model to feature a 240 mm rear tire. It also featured the Screamin' Eagle 1,250 cc Revolution Engine.

VRSCR: Street Rod

Model years: 2006–2007. The Street Rod was marketed as the “roadster-inspired” member of the VRSC line. The Street Rod was the first VRSC to ever feature inverted forks made by Showa, with a steep rake and Brembo supplied brakes. It also featured the highest seat height at 30 inches (76 cm) of any VRSC model. The Street Rod also claimed the greatest lean angle at 40°, over the 32° lean of the other VRSC models. The Street Rod came equipped solely with mid-mounted controls. The Street Rod would be the first to feature the 5 gallon tank in the 2006 year model that would become standard for the line in 2007.

 

VRSCX: V-Rod

Model years: 2007. Harley Davidson put out the VRSCX as a Screamin' Eagle Tribute bike in honor of the Harley V-Rod's second consecutive NHRA Championship. The VRSCX had the same dimensions as the 2007 VRSCAW, featuring the 240 mm rear tire, 5 gallon gas tank, and forward controls. However, the VRSCX also featured a tribute paint job reminiscent of the pro stock V-Rod, a smoked drag-visor windshield, as well as the 1,250 cc Screamin' Eagle Revolution Engine.

VRXSE: V-Rod "Destroyer"

In 2007 Harley Davidson Introduced a non-street legal, out of the box drag bike nicknamed the Destroyer. With ET's of 8 to 10 seconds with a decent rider, this bike came with the same engines as others in its family, with the exception of a long stroke flywheel, over-sized valves, dyno tuned velocity stacks, large bore high compression forged pistons, high lift cams, multi stage lock-up clutch, programmable shift light, pneumatic shifter, larger throttle bodies, and much more race equipment.

The Revolution engine

The Revolution engine is based on the VR-1000 Superbike race program, developed by Harley-Davidson's Powertrain Engineering team. It is a liquid-cooled, dual-overhead-cam, internally counterbalanced 60 degree V-twin engine with a displacement of 69 cubic inches (1,130 cc), producing 115 horsepower (86 kW) at 8,250 rpm at the crank, with a redline of 9,000 rpm. It was introduced for the new V-Rod line in 2001 for the 2002 model year, starting with the single VRSCA (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) model.

A 1,250 cc Screamin' Eagle version of the Revolution engine was made available for 2005, and was present thereafter in a single production model from 2005 to 2007. In 2008, the 1,250 cc Revolution Engine became standard for the entire VRSC line. Harley-Davidson claims 123 horsepower (92 kW) at the crank for the 2008 VRSCAW model. The VRXSE Destroyer is equipped with a stroker (75 mm crank) Screamin’ Eagle 1,300 cubic centimeters (79 cu in) Revolution Engine, producing over 165 horsepower (123 kW).

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APPROX DIMENSIONS - TRI/NOR BARS

 

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The last time a similar pullback occurred was during the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the U.S. economy was in recession, he said.

 

Some experts read the sluggishness in gasoline demand, which has fallen every week since late January, the same way. They say it has more to do with the national economy than high gasoline prices.

 

"We're certainly starting to see the American consumer pinched," said Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

 

Weller said the burden of higher prices falls hardest on the working poor, who are seeing as much as 9 percent of their income go to fuel costs. In response, many consumers are being forced to cut back elsewhere as well as adding credit card debt, he said.

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Excepting two models (the 8258 crane truck, and the 8052 container truck), I think this is all the LEGO Technic I intend to buy in quite a while (thanks to rebrickable, I can just say "I own this, and want to build that. How many bricks am I missing?" and can just get a handful of bricks from LEGO to build all the other stuff).

 

Pictured clockwise, starting at the top:

 

1) A modified Unimog U400 (8110), seating chibifox, a micro fox squishable, and carrying a mini mobile crane (9391),

2) A Backhoe (8069) carrying maokun, a micro red panda squishable,

3) The newer tractor model (9393), sadly without trailer (but I can just build it with the pieces I have)

4) The "bucket truck" (8071) B model, which is a telehandler. It's not the most interesting model, but the white pieces are pretty neat.

5) The flatbed truck (8109) with mini backhoe (42004). Amusingly, these models have the same scale, so the combination looks pretty normal,

6) A fairly reworked B-model for the logging truck (9397) carrying the new pull-back offroad racer (42010), which has a super nifty wind-up engine component... I might buy a few more and build a multi-story car carrier... we'll see

7) The non-XXL mobile crane (8053). This thing is just nicely designed, and I might try to remote/motorise it at some point.

 

Not pictured, although owned, are the classic LEGO Technic 8880 supercar, which is extremely impressive as an old technic model, but frankly quite horrible compared to modern technic (so it's currently sitting in the closet), a cute minimog (9390), which is sitting in Vancouver, and a 4x4 Crawler (9398) and motorised excavator (8043), which have been taken apart again and are now bricks in those tackleboxes. On top of which we have Fox, a proper sized fox squishable. He's so squishy! O_O

Square-bend "Transport" type handlebar on the WorkCycles Fr8; More pullback means more upright position, but less clearance around kids on front child saddle.

 

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Yamaha XS 650

 

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Yamaha XS 650

 

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Company

 

Also called

XS-1, XS-2

 

Parent company

Yamaha Corporation

 

Production

1968–1985

 

Class

Standard

 

Engine

654 cc, 4-stroke, parallel twin, air-cooled, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder

 

Compression ratio

8.4:1

 

Power

50 bhp 36.4 kW @ 7200 rpm (XS-F)

 

Torque

54 Nm @ 6800 rpm (XS-F)

 

Ignition type

 

Contact point-pre 1980

TCI-post 1980

 

Transmission

5-Speed

 

Frame type

tubular steel

 

Suspension

Front: telescopic forks

Rear: swinging fork

 

Brakes

Front: 1x disc (earlier models); 2x disc (later models)

Rear: drum

 

Tires

Front: 3.50-19

Rear 4.00-18

 

Weight

450 lb (200 kg) (dry)

  

Fuel capacity

3 US gal (11 L; 2 imp gal) or 4 US gal (15 L; 3 imp gal)

 

The Yamaha XS650 is a mid-size motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company. The standard model was introduced in 1968 and produced through 1979. The "Special" cruiser model was introduced in 1978 and produced through 1985. The XS650 began with the 1955 Hosk SOHC 500 twin. After about 10 years of producing 500 twin, Hosk engineers designed a 650 cc twin. Later the Hosk company was acquired by Showa Corporation, and in 1960 Yamaha had bought Showa with Hosk's early design of 650 cc twin.[1]

 

When the Yamaha XS 650 was launched in 1968 it had one of the most advanced engines in its class of large parallel twin motorcycles. The engine and gearbox are unit construction with the crankcase split horizontally for ease of assembly whereas almost all contemporaries in its class in 1968 are either unit construction with a vertically split crankcase or pre-unit construction with separate engine and gearbox. The XS650's engine was used in AMA Professional Dirt Track Racing by national champion Kenny Roberts. In 1968 only the Laverda 750S, also launched that year, matched the XS 650's modernity of unit construction and SOHC valve operation.

  

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1 Model history 1.1 End of production

 

2 Design 2.1 Engine

2.2 Carburetion

2.3 Ignition

2.4 Performance

 

3 See also

4 References

5 External links

  

Model history[edit]

 

The 1970 model was designated the XS-1.[2] Subsequent Yamaha Xs650 models[3] were XS-1B (1971), XS-2 (1972), then TX (1973), TX-A (1974), XS-B (1975), XS-C (1976), XS-D (1977), XS-E (1978), XS-F (1979). 1979 was the last year of the so-called "Standards" (an unofficial term commonly used to differentate it from the "Special," which has pullback bars, a teardrop tank, and other differences in appearance). The Es and Fs also came in Special form: XS-SE (S for Special) and XS-SF. From then on they were Specials only to XS-SG, XS-SH, XS-SJ, XS-SK. There was a Special II (Two) model designation in 1979 (XS-SF-II), 1980 (XS-G), 1981 (XS-H) which were models with fewer chrome parts and drum rear brake (1979, 1980) or wire wheels (1981) versus disc rear brake or cast wheels.

 

The first two model years (XS-1 and XS-1B) were kick start only, with an electric starter added from the 1972 model year on. This had a compression release added to the front left exhaust tappet cover resulting in a square versus triangular cover found on the other exhaust and intake covers. Upon removal of the compression release mechanism in 1974 due to uprated starter, the square cover at the left exhaust valve was continued.

 

Brake modification notes:

Drum fronts on early models cannot be changed.

Pre '77 & post '77 fronts have different (offset) brake discs, the wheels swap but not the discs.

Drum rear wheel into rear disc frame needs the rear drum frame swingarm too.

Disk rear wheel into rear drum frame needs the rear disc frame swingarm and also needs brake master-cylinder lugs welded to the frame.

  

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Handling differences on swapping rear wheels:-

Standard rear tire is 110/90-18. Special rear tire is 130/90-16. Because the Standard tire is narrower it will tend to steer a bit more quickly. Because the Special tire is wider it will tend to be a bit steadier in a straight line. Overall gearing is not changed from the Standard, as the two tires are essentially the same outside diameter.

 

Prior to the XS-B model, the bike had a reputation for speed wobbles but adjustments to the 1975 setup overcame these.

 

1976 models had the front brake caliper moved to the right fork leg, behind the fork as opposed to in front of the fork. This placed the brake caliper nearer the axle center-line, requiring slightly less effort to steer.

 

Mid-'77 the front forks had a major redesign, fork tube diameter increased from 34 to 35 mm (1.4 in) and internals were changed (although this also holds true for various years of the same tube size). The entire fork assembly (with triple tree) will swap either way but fork parts are not equivalent. Also the brake caliper changed from a 48 mm (1.9 in) dual piston cast iron design for the 34 mm (1.3 in) fork to a 40 mm (1.6 in) aluminum single piston floating caliper for the 35 mm (1.4 in) forks. The brake caliper mounting lugs on the fork sliders are of different spacing for the 34 mm (1.3 in) and 35 mm (1.4 in) forks so the calipers can't be swapped.

 

End of production[edit]

  

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The XS 650 was produced until 1985. The last model year was 1983 in the United States, with Canada, Europe and other markets continuing into 1984 and 1985. However, many US models remained unsold for some years due to overproduction and an economic recession and brand new 1982 and 1983 models could still be purchased in 1987 at some dealerships.

 

Design[edit]

 

Engine[edit]

 

Like its contemporaries in its class the XS 650 has a 360° crank angle. This provides an even firing interval between the two cylinders, but also generates some vibration caused by the two pistons rising and falling together. This vibration is particularly noticeable at idle.

 

The XS 650s valves are operated by a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) whereas almost all contemporaries in its class have pushrod valvegear[citation needed].

 

The 360 degrees crankshaft uses three roller bearings and a ball bearing. The camshaft uses four ball bearings, and rolling bearings are used throughout the rest of the engine. Connecting rods turn on needle bearings. Since the engine is SOHC, there are no pushrods to operate the valves. The camshaft gets its drive from a single-row chain running from the center of the crankshaft. Chain tension is maintained by a spring-loaded guide, which also takes up unnecessary slack. The intake valve opens 47 degrees BTC, closes 67 degrees ATC, yielding intake duration of 294 degrees, exhaust duration on 281 degrees, and an overlap of 88 degrees. Because the flywheel is lighter than British contemporaries, the engine tends to pick up revs more rapidly when the throttle is opened quickly.

 

During the later developments of the engine compression ratios were lowered, then raised. Pistons were lightened 20 percent along with connecting rods to reduce the reciprocating mass inside the engine. Aluminum pistons are slightly domed with valve pockets. Pistons have three rings installed, two compression and one oil control ring.

 

Horizontal split of the crankcases offers the advantages of oil tightness through the elimination of vertical joints and one-step access to both the lower end and the gearbox. Oil pressure is provided by the trochoidal pump, driven by a steel spur gear off the crankshaft. The main bearings, crank pins, transmission main shaft, clutch bushing, shifter fork guide bar, and rocker arms are lubricated by pressurized oil, whereas the rest of the engine is lubricated by “oil splash.”[4][5]

 

Carburetion[edit]

 

Pre-1980 models use the twin 38 mm (1.5 in) constant velocity Mikuni carburetors that can be tuned by moving the needle clip position, or by replacing jets. In the carburetors the velocity of the fuel mixture through the venturi, regulated by the opening of the butterfly valves and engine speed, causes a pressure difference between the top and the bottom of the carburetor pistons. This pressure difference raises and lowers the carburetor slides, increasing or decreasing engine output accordingly.

 

Post-1979 models use smaller 34 mm (1.3 in) Mikuni CV carbs with needles that seem to be listed in parts menus as being 'fixed' position,(in other words a needle that may only have one clip position). The pilot and main jets can be changed for different sizes. If the 34 mm (1.3 in) CV carb needles only have one fixed clip position.

 

Ignition[edit]

 

The models up to 1979 use points ignition. Two sets of points are located on the upper left of the cylinder head. On the right side cylinder head, an advance mechanism is located. An advance mechanism is used to retard the timing for easy starting and smooth idle. Post-1979 models use electronic ignition systems.

   

A set of four pull back racers for McDonald's Happy meals from around 1984 I think. They survived the ravages of time by being forgotten and stored with a bunch of other little cars. Now that kiddo is 3, I dug up all those old toys, cleaned them off, and they are alive again. He particularly likes the Big Mac (the constable) police car and was thrilled when he figured out that if he pulled them back, they would go on their own.

 

There is a slot on the back of each car to put a penny so that they would do a wheelie, which I think was an idea on the coattails of Penny Racers, if you remember those.

 

Taken by Cory Funk.

Courtney and I had a talk a few weeks back about getting a dress and sliding into home plate for one of her senior images. Especially since she's not a "dressy" kinda person. She was out to destroy the dress today and she did so with no hesitation. But that dress was tough and so was Courtney. Because the portrait above is a composite of 3 different images.

  

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Dad with a handful of dirt

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Happy memories in yellow.

 

Back to front: A money bank that was my dad's with a chip near the eye from it dropping one time, a coffee mug from an antique mall, and a smile face pendant from the 1960's that's a little beat up but I retouched it a bit.

 

Make me smile is MacroMonday's theme this week.

 

The pullback view in my comments is not a macro.

 

Happy Macro Monday folks.

Bake with lego Pullback motor: www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=motor8&in=S

A nice pullback toy in about 1/43 scale.

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John's mk2 Jetta project car that started out being used as a dumpster behind a building before he got his hands on it. He swapped the interior, fixed the body himself, had a hand from a friend re-spraying it, then installed a handful of awesome parts and is now in the midst of an ABA swap with a Neuspeed supercharger (which he's hoping to finish by H2oi).

 

This was just after I started cleaning up from shooting here, I grabbed my (awesome) little x100s and snapped a natural light shot with everything out.

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A Russian soldier walks back to his convoy August 20, 2008 on the main Gori-Tbilisi highway, near Igoeti, Georgia. The Russian government announced a troop pullback by this weekend, though little significant withdrawal was visible on the ground in Georgia.

Trans World Airlines (TWA) international route map from December 1991. Continuing a series of TWA route maps, this map shows the carrier after its sale of its London Heathrow slots to American in July 1991, which was the beginning of a pullback in its transatlantic operations. Here is its international network in 1984.

 

TWA was not doing well financially and would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 1992. It would discontinue service to Copenhagen, Istanbul and Stockholm in October 1992.

 

TWA operated 193 aircraft, including eight 727-100s, 52 727-200s, 12 747-100s, three 747-200s, six 767-200s, seven DC-9-15s, 36 DC-9-30s, three DC-9-40s, 33 MD-80s and 33 L-1011s, on 1 December 1991, the Ascend Fleets database shows.

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A pullback/environmental shot, showing how i found one of the males.

 

1 of 4 Adders seen on the day, 2 males, a female, an a possible juvenile female?

 

I never handle Adders, i never try to move them, i photograph them exactly as i find them in the wild.

 

Always show caution when getting this close to an Adder. Ive been observing adders for well over a decade now, so i have some understanding, when it comes to how these beautiful creatures might react.

Mouse steps out of a hay-bale house into a dark, mid-morning nor'easter blowing sleet in her face at better than 20 mph. We got about 1/4 inch of ice on top of two inches of sleet and gusts to 45 mph so far. The real weather is happening well to the north of us, though ice is bringing down electrical lines around here.

 

Notably, Mouse and Fidget took shelter today for the first time since they came to live with us. Before today they preferred sleeping out on the snow and ice.

 

Pyrs, working lines in particular, thrive in this kind of weather. They're at full frisk today with no shivering or paw problems.

 

There's a pullback shot HERE

 

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Pullback Motor Drag Racers (Not built by me & in no particular order)

PictionID:43095573 - Title:Atlad 5601, Agena Details: Atlas 5601; Agena with O.G.O 3; Prelaunch Alert Gantry Pullback; Pad 13 Date: 06/06/1966 - Catalog:14_004585 - Filename:14_004585.TIF - - - - Image from the Convair/General Dynamics Astronautics Atlas Negative Collection---Please Tag these images so that the information can be permanently stored with the digital file.---Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum

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HARLEY FLATTRACK 1 INCH BARS.

Now in stock , Flattrack bars in 1 inch for Harley sportster etc .(no dimples)

Black or Chrome .

TUV legal by Fehling.

 

FTB1. RM49

 

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http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/NOMADMANMy Custom Nomad Lowrider -----------------------------

ON JANUARY 21, 2005 I BECAME THE PROUD OWNER OF MY 1ST NOMAD. IT WAS A SOLID CANDY APPLE RED 2001 'G' MODEL. -----------------

Even though was winter here, I managed to put over 1000 miles on this bike in three weeks and won 1st place in the metric cruiser division at the February 5, 2005 Bike Show at The Missouri State Fairgrounds. ----------------

As is my daily practice, one morning in early May of 2005 at 6:45 AM after my wife left for school, I turned on my computer and went directly to my e-bay bookmark for Vulcan Nomad. ------------------------

I already owned one of the nicest Nomads in the country, but all the additional things I wanted to do to it would have cost me a fortune. ------------------------

I kept hoping that someday I would find one at a decent price that had everything I wanted already done to it.

A big dream huh?

That morning, I looked at the bikes on e-bay and then for some reason before moving on to Nomad Accessories, I decided to refresh the page and Viola!! There was the baddest Vulcan Nomad I had ever seen! It had only 9890 miles and had been on e-bay for less than 2 minutes. I instantly hit the "Buy It Now" option and it was mine!

This is a fantastic 1999 Nomad that absolutely nobody recognizes as a Nomad!

The bike has been professionally painted in Candy Metallic Indigo and White Pearl.

The bike has Phat II 4 1/2" handlebar risers with a 2" pullback

The front fender was replaced with a fender from a Vulcan Drifter. The entire bike has been lowered 2 1/2" with Progressive shocks and Progressive lowering kit. It has extremely loud air horns.

The windshield has been cut off to exactly the right height and looks amazing!

It has brand new tires.

The front tire had to be changed to a 130/90/16 to fit the Drifter fender. The bike has $198.00 Aeromach Floorboard Highway Pegs. It is equipped with Saddlemen Gel Seats and both Driver and Passenger backrests! After contacting the seller a few minutes after auction end, I went to Greyhound.com and bought a ticket for a bus ride to the east coast and left at 9:00 AM the next morning to pick up my new Nomad. 27.5 hours later, I arrived at my destination and was very happy to see the seller and my new bike waiting for me in the parking lot.

The bike was 500% more than waht I expected!

20 minutes later, he had lots of extra money in his pocket and I had a signed title, and I was on the road with only 1063 miles to go! Before that trip, the fartherest I had even been from home on a motorcycle was 73 miles and I had never ridden at night!

I stopped in Charleston, W.V. at a Motel 6 and slept from midnight 'til 4:00 am and at 4:12 I was on the road again .

At 3:13 PM I drove into my driveway with a very sore butt, and guess what? I was 9 pounds lighter.

In the two weeks since that long ride, I've added Kuryakyn Iso Grips with Stiletto ends and Blue & White 12" fringe, billet mirrors, chrome trim around the tank and fenders, Arlen Ness Chrome master cylinder covers and control box covers and I've put on a set of custom made lowers that my son made for me.

I wish all of you could see the bike in person, because even my very good digital camera cannot do the paint job justice! I am 60 years old and have owned a Harley, 2 Honda Shadows, a Rebel and a Honda 750 back in the 1980s. In the past 5 years, I've owned a 750 ACE Deluxe, 2 1100 ACEs, a 2000 Ace Tourer, a Yamaha Venture, a Honda Pacific Coast, and a 2001 Candy Apple Red Nomad, and now my new Nomad that everybody thinks is a custom built motorcycle.

None of the other bikes come close to either Nomad! -

I love my newest one with a passion and will continue to look for ways to make it look even better! I've had this Nomad 10 days and I've already put 1800 miles on it!

You can view more photos on the VROC website.

nonmadman

Donnie Waldrep

My VROC # is 15089

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checkout 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad accessories

I once again require the help of my more knowledgeable bus loving Flikr friends in trying to identify what bus this model is based on. Made by a Chinese company called Duolegu Toys its part of a range of realistic but unlicensed vehicles so I would be very surprised if this was a purely generic design. For its diminutive size and budget status it does have a nice weighty and robust feeling to it probably thanks to its metal construction and pullback motor contained within. I'm not entirely convinced by the accuracy of the Police School livery but its imaginative and clean looking and I would happily take this over a plastic generic MBX equivalent! Part of a five vehicle set. Mint and boxed.

In 1972 the Tracy,CA police department auctioned two retired 1958 Harley-Davidson panhead motorcycles. Both bikes had sat unused,outside in the city storage yard for more than 5 years and were in poor condition. Since we only were interested in the frame,engine and transmission the poor condition of the rest of the motorcycle really didn't matter to us. We were successful in our bid for one of the bikes. However two weeks after the auction the city clerk called the shop and said the bidder for the second motorcycle had failed to show up and would we match the bid price. Of course we did and picked up the bike with cash in hand the same afternoon. The sad part of this story is that we threw the tanks, fenders, swingarm, shocks and all the other take-off parts in the dumpster behind the shop. The complete wideglide fork assembly with front wheel and brake attached was sold in the shop for $50. We chopped so many bikes in that five year period with no thought to the future. The shops were jammed to the ceilings with new parts and we had no room to store any of the take-offs even if we had wanted to. This bike features many parts from our catalog and retail store. The finned,cast pan covers were the latest part from Custom Cycle Engineering, the weld on hardtail was from Santee Industries and the 20 over girder forks from Wayne Engineering. We cut the bottom bar from the neck area of the stock frame and welded in a half inch thick gusset which I then molded smooth with bondo. The neck was cut and raked to 40 degrees and all unused tabs were removed from the frame. That's a 2.2 gallon Paughco mustang tank that I painted light pearl blue with kandy blue "blow dots" on the side panel. Paughco drag pipes supply the noise and our own adjustable width pullback handlebars top the girder forks. Cheetah Engineering seat and bayonet sissybar (made with a real military surplus bayonet) with an iron cross taillight to match the handlebar mirror. The rear wheel is a steel 4 inch wide Santee rim (half inch wider than stock HD rims) with a 500x16 ARCO tire. The front wheel is our own all steel spool 21 inch wheel with an Avon Speedmaster ribbed tire. View the large size to see these details. Photographed in my garage by John Reddick in September 1972, scanned from a 37 year old 35mm negative.

A Russian soldier walks back to his convoy August 20, 2008 on the main Gori-Tbilisi highway, near Igoeti, Georgia. The Russian government announced a troop pullback by this weekend, though little significant withdrawal was visible on the ground in Georgia.

Looks abit like he took more off than 50% - Look's like he's in luck too!

 

“Every time we've had a major pullback, it's been what people would call an opportunity to buy on a dip, You're getting some bargain-hunting in silver and you're getting some bottom-picking in gold.”

 

George Gero

 

"HOLE new meaning to Credit Crunch - Bummer!"

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This plane is my second alternative model built out of LEGO Technic set 42106. It is also my first plane with pullback motor that is connected to both landing gear and propellers. Building instructions are available at buildinst.cz/en/catalog/detail/329

This helicopter is my 3rd alternative model built out of LEGO Technic set 42106. It features moving both rotor blades and pullback motor. Building instructions will be available at www.buildinst.cz/en soon.