81 XS650 Brat Build -- First Time Builder

SPUd · Jun 13, 2013

81 XS650 Brat Build -- First Time Builder *Update VI Kit Installed*

Hi all,

I thought I would start a build thread, as I am sure I am going to need quite a bit of help from you all here, and I figured it would be easier to organise everything into one thread, and reference it from here.

Ill start with some pics:

Picking it up in my mates Datsun Truck. Just lifted it on the back. Nice and easy. lol

How it sat when I picked it up:

On the jack, ready for tear down:

Has Boyer Branson Ignition:

Already has a sweet marine grade fuse panel:

Finally got the custom battery/electrical box out of the way:

This is how it currently sits:

I am going to order a bunch of shit from Visual Impact/TCBros/LowBrow. For now, I am going with the VI brat seat kit, burly slammers, 3" fork lowering, 12" apes, LED headlight, tailight, indicators, tiny battery and kick only.

Once I have the cash, I will upgrade to a PMA as well.

Anyway, thats the plan, lets see how I can go. lol.

Like I said, this is my first build, happening in my condo underground garage. Hopefully I can get the thing up and running in the next 6 weeks or so.

Ryan

SPUd · Jun 20, 2013

A bit of a shitty update, but here are some mockup pics:

Rear suspension mock up - Sat at a 10" rear shock height (front still needs about an extra 1-1.5" drop):

Where I am hoping the new seat rails will sit once my VI brat kit arrives:

Once my shocks and VI brat kit arrives, and I can install them, I will update more.

Ryan

Uncle Bryan · Jun 20, 2013

Looks like a good start. Keep the pics coming as the progress continues :thumbsup:

SPUd · Jun 20, 2013

Uncle Bryan said:
Looks like a good start. Keep the pics coming as the progress continues

Thanks mate, just made the following order:

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Looking forward to getting it all, and installing it on the bike.

I think it should give it quite a sweet stance. Maybe a bit low, but we will see.

CaseySmithersxs · Jun 27, 2013

Sweet, my VI kit should be here this comming tuesday! Where did you get the shocks from? Never seen burlys that color. PS im diggin your buddys bullet datsun!

SPUd · Jul 3, 2013

They aren't burlys, they are just 10" shocks I bought on ebay. Time will tell if they are any good. I dont really care too much, as long as they bridge the gap from the swingarm to the seat, i'm happy

I just don't want to go full hardtail yet.

VI kit looks good, well constructed.

Yeah man, the datsun truck is awesome, so easy to haul bikes. You can just pick them up and put them in the back. lol

Here are some more updated pics:

Im cutting and welding the frame on Sunday, so hopefully I should have some more updates after that.

SPUd · Jul 7, 2013

Cut and fabbed up the VI brat kit today with my mate. Well, he did most of the hard work, I just cracked the beers.

We did all this in the workshop/craft room of my condo building. Had to deal with one nosey fucker, but all went well in the end.

Still got to play around with the seat position, I think I want it to sit further back, so the back of the seat follows the same curve of the frame.

Next I have to decide on the fender mounting, and get the new tank in and then painted.

Finally starting to come along nicely. Getting the big, harder stuff out of the way a bit at a time.

Ryan

CaseySmithersxs · Jul 7, 2013

Sweet, mines comming along good too, put my VI kit on last wed.

SPUd · Jul 8, 2013

A few more better pics:

SPUd · Aug 18, 2013

Been away getting married, so no real updates.

Got some free parts, ready to be fabbed, media blasted and put on.

Going to cut the fatbob fender before it goes on. Just chucked it on to see if it fit between the frame. Seems like a good fit.

Ryan

SPUd · Feb 16, 2014

Trying to work out the wiring.

Anyone know what this plug is for?

Anyone know what these wires are?

Ryan

Valkyrie · Feb 16, 2014

looking good. Nice job so far.
Keep posting

SPUd · Feb 16, 2014

Thanks mate, hopefully it will be done in the next month or so./ By done, I just mean on the road.

SPUd · Feb 21, 2014

Bought a headlight and indicator switch:

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SPUd · May 20, 2014

Finally got around to some updates:

- Finished up the tank and fender mounts. Now all thats left before it can be ridden is the wiring.

Last one is my buddies kid, not mine.

Hoping to start him off on the right foot.

Ryan

truenorthmetal · Jun 20, 2014

looks good Ryan !

is it done ?

realgone · Jun 20, 2014

Serious Datsun envy. Damn, great truck. Bike is looking good too.

SPUd · Jun 27, 2014

truenorthmetal said:
looks good Ryan !

is it done ?

Hey Mike! So damn close. Going down to my garage right now to do some work. Got it running last Friday, second kick! lol. Need to figure out something for the pipes, as having just the headers end so close to me is going to be annoying.

Was going to run a few ideas by you to see what you thought about an idea I had for my exhaust.

realgone said:
Serious Datsun envy. Damn, great truck. Bike is looking good too.

Cheers, Datsun is my mates, mine is the slammed 72 C10 in the later pics. The datsun 510 is another friends of mine, it has a 13B rotary in it.

Ryan

truenorthmetal · Jun 28, 2014

SPUd said:
Hey Mike! So damn close. Going down to my garage right now to do some work. Got it running last Friday, second kick! lol. Need to figure out something for the pipes, as having just the headers end so close to me is going to be annoying.

Was going to run a few ideas by you to see what you thought about an idea I had for my exhaust.

Cheers, Datsun is my mates, mine is the slammed 72 C10 in the later pics. The datsun 510 is another friends of mine, it has a 13B rotary in it.

Ryan

for sure Ryan....anything you need on exhaust......call me, PM, post here....i am even on vacation next week. sticking around though. You going to New West Show and Shine in July..?
chat soon,
-Mike

SPUd · Jun 28, 2014

here are some pics from today.

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