My on the cheap bobber build thread.

[Johnt3]

Thanks Paul!
You ought to be ashamed of yourself,but I know your not!
Have fun my friend.

 

[jmink427]

It finally stopped raining here! We got lucky as the weather is worse a little farther east of us.
I got the other decal on the switch side. The vinyl is really easy to work with! I was gonna pull my switch out, but installed over top and cut it out. Turned out good.

I'm going for a ride and dodging the puddles.

Looking Good!

 

[Johnt3]

Thank you jmink427! What you been up to man?

 

[jmink427]

Been working on and testing my buddy's car for DragWeek this year.. We'll be stopping in Topeka and Great Bend in Kansas this September.... Been riding the ole XS to work about 2-3 times a week... I hope all is well with you...

 

[Johnt3]

That sounds like some fun man! I ride mine when I can,mostly on the weekends.
Everything is fine here jmink427.

 

[Johnt3]

Just bought this 2011 Vulcan 900 Classic SE on Tuesday.
It only had 1538 miles on it. Just love it.
I'm selling the XS650, but I'm not in a hurry! I had to replace the rear wheel bearings last week, started to hear a squeak. Sprocket side bearing was bad. Replaced with ALL Balls seal and bearing set. All is good.

 

[I am Carbon]

Hey John, Mighty fine looking bike Man
I think You should keep the XS650 that boy of yours looks perdy good on it.
Hell You look good on it too.
Bikes need company they are pack animals!

 

[Johnt3]

Thanks Carbon. I ran that by the wife about my son riding and that's not looking too good!
I wish I could keep both,but I don't have the room. I agree,they are pack animals!

 

[scabber]

Let the good times roll. From a hardtail to cruiser. Fun to build but not to ride?

 

[Johnt3]

No, it's fun to ride my little XS,but not for very long or far. The bike is a hoot around town and for short trips. The need to ride to work every once in awhile and to cruise with my buddies in comfort for longer rides were the main reasons. Hey man, don't "HATE" on my hardtail!

 

[Paulrxs650]

Hey John, loving the new one.
Dont sell the XS! tuck it away in that shop of yours - the wife will never know!
You know you'd regret it

 

[Johnt3]

Hey Paul! I know I'll regret it already.
The fact is I need to sell it to cover some of the cost of the new bike and some accessories.

 

[Johnt3]

My XS is sold. Kinda sad,but it went to a good home.

 

[Paulrxs650]

So whens the next build starting John? Lol

 

[Johnt3]

I'm lookin', I'm lookin'!!

 

[Paulrxs650]

Good lad!

 

[I am Carbon]

My XS is sold. Kinda sad,but it went to a good home.

Bummer John,
Oh well I guess You will enjoy the fuel injection goodness of a modern bike.
Keep in touch Brother

 

[Johnt3]

Yeah, I'll check in Carbon. I do love the fuel injection, but the XS is still closer to my heart.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Yes, keep in touch John!

 

[Johnt3]

Oh, I will Paul! I've got a couple of good friends here you know.