Omaha, Nebraska XS650 Bobber Build

jtfield

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• Oct 30, 2014

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I figure I'd start a thread on my build 1980XS650 that I bought for $350.00. Looking forward to comments, Q&A's and what not. My first bobber build, please keep in mind i am an Accountant with a passion for motorcycles. This is how we started off.

 

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Purchased the stock bike for $350.00 January 2014. Had to make room in the garage to start the build during tax season. Lots of late nights to get just this far.

 

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Had a little help from my four year old daughter.

 

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Splitting the cases were a challenge but little bit of muscle and a rubber mallet went a long way.

 

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Had to do away with the big MADE IN JAPAN

 

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Lots of cleaning to get this beauty in shape

 

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A little engine paint. Holden Rocket Red (orangy-red)

 

jtfield

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• Oct 30, 2014

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Chopped the frame

 

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weaselbeak

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• Oct 30, 2014

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I always like choppers a little on the loud side visually. This is gonna be cool. Will the frame be just black?

 

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• Oct 30, 2014

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I think I am going to do aluminum colored frame and racing stripes. Gloss black for the main color on the tank and fender. Calipers and other accent pieces with that red color and a couple gold color accents as well. More pics to come. Started this build in January and coming along nicely I think.

 

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• Oct 30, 2014

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Front end on. The other lower leg I shaved the mounts for a dual brake set up off.

 

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Encouraged by my family

 

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Fender Time!

 

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Chain will be perfect!

Had to cut the fender for clearance...Bonus points that the chain company is named JT too lol.

 

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• Oct 30, 2014

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Rear Brake figured out!

YES I KNOW and YES I WAS LUCKY that this photo didn't scar anything else on the bike...next Day bought a welding blanket to cover the bike and my self...set my self on fire shortly after this was taken lol.

 

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• Oct 30, 2014

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Planning for fender struts:

Then executed... Bungs from BUNGKING.com came in handy

 

jtfield

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• Oct 30, 2014

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Please all keep in mind I am a Accountant but welder/bike builder at heart, my welds may not be visually perfect but they will hold. Experience doing welding on the farm growing up. Most of what you see is only tacked in place.

 

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• Nov 3, 2014

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Little girl and I were able to get the gas tank on with rubber mounts from TC Bros for sportster tanks.

 

Byookanun

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• Nov 6, 2014

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Hey neighbor. Build is looking good.

 

Eotnak

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• Nov 6, 2014

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Looks nice I like it. I'm glad you called yourself out on the welds so it's not an elephant in the room, hah. Nice to see the girls bringing the thumb in too.