Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
And tons of broken bones lol
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UK Bobber Build thread
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Paulrxs650
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Oh yeah the cartilage thing is a royal pain when you put the years on! I absolutely knackered my left knee playing rugby (none of this padding and helmets lark) when I was 18, just gets worse as the years go on. I do swear that cod liver oil helps!?!?!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
So, today I managed to get the rear fender finally mounted and fixed up.I like the boss idea and I am pleased that there is no bracktery visible. To protec the paint I will machine some nylon "cups" to go between the boss and the fender.
Made some little mounts up for the coil and popped that in the tunnel of the tank, which I think hides it away quite nicely!
I also today, mounted the carbs back on and shortened the throttle cable and put the new throttle assembly and grips on. Heres how its looks as of today!
In the last picture I coloured in a section of the rear fender with a felt tip pen, I may perhaps take that off to give a more sweeping line - will give that some more thought!?
Made some little mounts up for the coil and popped that in the tunnel of the tank, which I think hides it away quite nicely!
I also today, mounted the carbs back on and shortened the throttle cable and put the new throttle assembly and grips on. Heres how its looks as of today!
In the last picture I coloured in a section of the rear fender with a felt tip pen, I may perhaps take that off to give a more sweeping line - will give that some more thought!?
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Looks awesome! I'm so tempted to do a bobber, but I fear my back will not allow me to, especially as I want to do a 27 mile commute on it!
Go with the felt tip cut out, looks a lot cleaner!
Go with the felt tip cut out, looks a lot cleaner!
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
Looks great paul to bad u gotto wait to ride it its almost done
Johnt3
Still learning...
Looks good Paul! Yeah I like the mounts like that. I think your idea on the fender contour is spot on. The bike looks ready to ride.. just a "few" things to button up. I'm stealing your coil mount idea. Ha Ha! Well off to get a Tree!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks guys! Johnt3 you are most welcome, please, steal away 
A nice 6 footer??
Airwolfie, just do it! I hummed and harred for ages, then just though, bollocks, it's what I want so do it! Thanks for the comment on the fender, I'm sorely tempted. Any other comments on this, always appreciated!
Subxs650, it's certainly getting a lot closer, there is quite a bit more to do re brakes, wiring and of course the engine rebuild. It'll be a nuts and bolts job so that will fill in the time while the frame, tins and exhausts etc are away for powder, paint and chrome.
A nice 6 footer??Airwolfie, just do it! I hummed and harred for ages, then just though, bollocks, it's what I want so do it! Thanks for the comment on the fender, I'm sorely tempted. Any other comments on this, always appreciated!
Subxs650, it's certainly getting a lot closer, there is quite a bit more to do re brakes, wiring and of course the engine rebuild. It'll be a nuts and bolts job so that will fill in the time while the frame, tins and exhausts etc are away for powder, paint and chrome.
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
Hay what did u guys do about the case breather
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
I'm just going to pop a simple filter on directly to the outlet on the case
Sub xs650
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Ok I got more pics up on here
Johnt3
Still learning...
Paul,We got a 9 footer! Kids saw it and that was it. Had to cut it down a little.Just taking a break from running down which light bulb is not cooperating.
Would much rather to be working on the bike than chasing down bulb's.
I will "borrow" your idea, Thank you very much. Ha Ha! Alright back at it...
Would much rather to be working on the bike than chasing down bulb's.
I will "borrow" your idea, Thank you very much. Ha Ha! Alright back at it...
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
I hate christmas tree lights! We have a set and they work first time, then stop, then you have to take them back off the tree!!! Pain in the arse!
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
Y not plug then in befor u put them on the trees and then wrap them around the tree while still plugged in lol
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
They work fine when I do that! They wait until they are on the tree and covered with the rest of that crap before they start playing up!
Gremlins!
Gremlins!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
So, during an incredibly boring meeting today I decided to occupy myself before falling asleep! So I "coloured in" my bike!
itrguy
XS650 Addict
Im diggin it!! Good work brother!!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks very much! Much appreciated comments!
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
Looks nice white frame thow it will get dirty fast I like the blue u should do the uk flag on tank
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
That's not such a bad idea you know! Hmmm I'll give that some thought!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
The blue will be darker though and flake or metallic. The white shouldn't be a problem as it will be a fair weather bike. If there is such a thing in England!
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