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Entries by Hugh Owings
PMA Systems – BACK IN STOCK!
Thats right folks, we’ve got the goods once again… We are busy assembling new PMA Kits to ship out, and have plenty in stock. Get em while we got em! How and where to buy you ask? Head over to our Store, and you’ll find our PMA systems and more for your XS650.
Happenin’s at Hugh’s HandBuilt
Well folks, as you already know, I’m a new Dad – and life is grand! I’ve been able to get in the shop during the mornings and then play Daddy Daycare in the afternoons. We are back into the full swing of things. We had some setbacks, our Miller Dynasty 200DX Welder died on us, […]
Major New Project – This Just In!
Well folks, we just had a HUGE project come in, and we’ll be taking a little bit of time away from the shop to focus on it for a bit… This is Rebecca Genevieve, the newest addition to Hugh’s HandBuilt… You’ll understand if we take a few moments to enjoy our newest addition, as it’s […]
For Sale – Rephased XS650 Hot Rod Engine… 1 of a kind
Completely Rebuilt from Top To Bottom. I built this engine for my own personal bike this season. However, I have decided to offer it up to you folks. This is the exact engine, minus carburetors: Rephased XS650 Engine 700CC Big Bore with JE Pistons and Total Power Rings New Heavy Duty 447 Rods Rephased, […]
We might be slow, but we don’t cut corners…
So most folks know that we’ve had to turn away engine builds, we just have too many to do right now… That should change this fall/early winter… But that brings up another valid concern when it comes to our favorite vintage Yamahas… We have had about 4-5 engines come in that have never been run, […]
The Tennessee Rose
I don’t do alot of bike write-ups, but this one just makes sense. The owner is a customer of ours, and a friend. I often see more of the owners input into their machines, and it makes me like their bikes that much more. But I wanted to show you this bike, as it just […]
David Bird Hardtail – with mods…
First off, let me say that I think the David Bird Hardtail design is one of the best on the market. It has smoother lines, and looks just right if you ask me. The fit is spot on, and the notches where the upper frame meets the hardtail sections are perfect (unlike some “other” tails […]
How-To: Pamcopete 277 Ignition Install
Ok folks, lets do this…. As you know, I recommend Pamcopete ignitions for ALL XS650’s – and for good reason: They are the most reliable and simplistic systems on the market. I’m not here to start an argument about TCI Vs. Points Vs. Boyer Vs. Pamco etc; I’m here to show you how to install […]
Voodoo Vintage Roller – For Sale!
We have a genuine Voodoo Vintage Roller for sale, with a Clean SC Title ready to go! From Voodoo Vintage’s Sigh: “The MK5 (Lone Wolf) frame features clean lines and soft radius bends along the upper struts and backbone providing one of the lowest profile frames offered in our current line up” Frame Retail is […]