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Background
The 2012 Storm is the newest conversion kit in the world
for the 650 Yamaha. The Storm is conceived as a quick
makeover for 1977 to 1981 Specials and Standards from
1974 to 1979. The 1983 model should be avoided
because too many parts are black unless you are doing a
black themed bike…and that model has a zillion wheel
spokes and is just too “out there.” The conversion can be
made in about 3 hours. The only hard part is whacking off
junk on the rear seat loop. Please note, the loop stays
put. You don’t have to paint the body because it comes in
orange. Black or white bodies are optional for a tiny up-
charge. If you are going to paint your body, order it in
white.
Building tips
Here are some things I did to my showcase bike that you
may want to do too.
Front brake caliper, remove black paint and polish
the aluminum
Get new spokes-they are cheap from 650 Central*
(about 30 bucks per wheel).
When your wheels are apart, paint the inside of the
rims and hubs for an extra touch of color
Front rotor, have Kevin Rickbeil* drill and swirl
polish the rotor face
Buy shocks with different colored bodies and
springs, all chrome stock shocks are boring
* see suppliers list
Part Suppliers
2 into 2 chrome upswept Ascot megaphone exhaust
Michael Morse
650 Central/Vintage Brake
15069 Lupine Lane
Sonora, CA 95370
209-533-4336
Michael is a Mike’s XS dealer and I prefer dealing with him
because he will actually talk to you, they won’t.
Swirl polished and loop drilled rotors
(Also jeweled engines)
Kevin Rickbeil
43065 County Road One
Rice, MN 56367
320-393-3062
Yamaha parts, old & new
Barney Heath
OffXS 650 Yamaha Parts
501 Milani Dr.
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-272-2151
CONTENTS
1.
Frame preparation………………………………….3
2.
Body installation……………………………………4
3.
Vinyl graphic installation……………………….....4
4.
Accessories
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5
5.
16” rear wheel problem with Specials
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…6
6.
Warranty…………………………………………
….6
7.
Contact me……………………………………
…....6
YAMAHA X650 STORM ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Words by
Phil
Little
Copyright © 2012, Phil Little Racing.com. All rights reserved
Edition 1 • January 2013
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