Hello all!
First off i'd like to introduce myself. I am 26 years old and have been riding since 07. My first bike and still have to this day is a 07 Triumph Daytona 675. Did a lot of riding and now it is a track dedicated bike.
A little more than a year ago my buddy introduced me into "Bobbers". Ever since then i was in love with them and planned on building one. Well yesterday was the big day. I drove out an hour away and purchased an 81 XS650 with 22k+ miles. I rode it all the way home.
When i got home i couldn't feel my legs or hands. I didn't realize they vibrated that much? Anywho, my first concern is the brakes. There seem to be plenty of pad left but i swear that sucker scared me trying to stop quickly. I may bleed it and change the fluid. Second concern is the clutch. Shifting from 1 to 5 is decently easy enough but going from 3-2-1-N is extremely hard to do. It feels liket he clutch is sticky. But when i shut off the bike it goes in gear and neutral fine.
I plan to keep things simple. Bobbing it and a nice coat of paint and replacing what needs to be replaced to keep her reliable.
Enough ranting, here she is and thanks for listening.
Had to stop to regain feeling in arms and legs so i took a quick picture.
First off i'd like to introduce myself. I am 26 years old and have been riding since 07. My first bike and still have to this day is a 07 Triumph Daytona 675. Did a lot of riding and now it is a track dedicated bike.
A little more than a year ago my buddy introduced me into "Bobbers". Ever since then i was in love with them and planned on building one. Well yesterday was the big day. I drove out an hour away and purchased an 81 XS650 with 22k+ miles. I rode it all the way home.
When i got home i couldn't feel my legs or hands. I didn't realize they vibrated that much? Anywho, my first concern is the brakes. There seem to be plenty of pad left but i swear that sucker scared me trying to stop quickly. I may bleed it and change the fluid. Second concern is the clutch. Shifting from 1 to 5 is decently easy enough but going from 3-2-1-N is extremely hard to do. It feels liket he clutch is sticky. But when i shut off the bike it goes in gear and neutral fine.
I plan to keep things simple. Bobbing it and a nice coat of paint and replacing what needs to be replaced to keep her reliable.
Enough ranting, here she is and thanks for listening.
Had to stop to regain feeling in arms and legs so i took a quick picture.
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