1979 Yamaha XS650 Special
Meet Lefty Lucy. A compact, scrappy little miscreant — much like her owner, Richmond, VA art producer Cindy Hicks. Lucy rides on a front end modified to use an 18-inch XS400 front wheel. That, along with the lowest of rear shocks is a big help for the sub-five-foot Miss Hicks. It sports custom side panels, seat and paint job that are retro beyond 1979. Powdercoated fork sliders, wheels and mufflers make it very black. Except for the red, I guess. Jetted Mikunis, free-flowing exhaust and pods keep bike and rider happy. Clip ons mounted above the top yoke make for nice lines and a comfortable riding position. Long live Lucy. (Photos: Adam Ewing).
