That is so crazy! I can’t believe that worked, they look perfect! I’ve gotta tell you, for me personally, I think this is your nicest bike yet! 
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XS650 No Theme Build
- Thread starter halfmile
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Thanks Mailman. I don`t remember who turned me on to this (dye) but it was in the 70`s and I needed red fuel line for a 3-2`s set up on a Model A coupe I had and red fuel line was a thing of the past. Now you can get any color you want at the Go Kart Shop. Colored 1/4" OD line is harder to come by and expensive too.
UnFreakinBelievable.
An ol' fart like the rest of us,
Recovering from a stroke,
And yet, you're...
An ol' fart like the rest of us,
Recovering from a stroke,
And yet, you're...
Are you still thinking about building a bobber? Coming from you, I could imagine a really clean build. Not the usual sawzall hack em up.
Thanks 2M. The stroke Left it`s mark. My right arm recovered pretty good but the right leg is another story. Sometimes it just doesn`t do what I want it to do. I know I reference going around the block from time to time. I`m not doubting the motorcycle, I know their good to go, It`s me I`m worried about.
Wes at CounterBalanceCycles sent me a email this morning and ask me what I thought about the seat? My reply was Fantastic!!, send me the bill, and ship it. I can`t wait to get this on the bike so I can free up the lift and start the next build.
, send me the bill, and ship it. I can`t wait to get this on the bike so I can free up the lift and start the next build.
I can't see your picture. Wes does great work though. I've bought a couple seats from him.
The seat from CounterBalance arrived today. Double boxed and bubble wrapped. Made it all the way from RI to KS with no damage. Amazing!!
That`s all I needed to finish this project up. I started this build in May of 2018. This is the longest build yet?
Finally off the lift and out in the light of day. Finished for 1 hr and already a new bike is on the lift.
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That`s all I needed to finish this project up. I started this build in May of 2018. This is the longest build yet? Finally off the lift and out in the light of day. Finished for 1 hr and already a new bike is on the lift..
Man that is sharp!!!! Well done.
I’ve said it before, this one is my favorite! 
Seat looks great, love the mono shock. Just outstanding!
Seat looks great, love the mono shock. Just outstanding!
Wow! Looky dat! I'll bet that'll "do the ton"! 
Wow Phil.... just wow... once again you've outdone yourself....
. The mono-shock, beautiful engine and great looking seat. (plus, that rear wheel looks kind of familiar
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Thanks everyone. I`ve been out in the garage for a couple hrs just looking at this one and it needs to have a dual disc front wheel (forgot that I shaved the left fork leg) and if I make that change I`ll go with Red wheels. Maybe that`ll give it that 9N Ford tractor look?
peterg
XS650 Addict
Halfmile. Another incredible build! Could you provide some info on the headlamp and brackets? Also, did you chrome plate the triple tree yokes?
Thanks peterg. The headlight bucket is a Bates and the mounting brackets are 35mm Ceriani. The upper tree is a polished Old School Speed and the lowers are stock XS650 that have been shaved and silver hammer finish.
peterg
XS650 Addict
Thanks halfmile.
