Took the ‘Bonnebobber’ for a run in the city lights.

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Great photo for sure. What enhancement did you do to get the Fuchsia color effect?
 
So how is your beautiful bobber running? Last I heard you were headed off to a show with it......how did it go?

The show was awesome! Had a blast and got lots of great feedback on the build.

Bike is running great as well. Finally able to get some miles on it and see how the suspension is doing. It handles pretty well, actually. Very neutral, stable at speed, maybe a bit eager to tip in at slower speeds but nothing that surprises you.

However, I did run into swingarm/frame clearance issues and had to address that by removing some material, unfortunately. A couple other kinks that I'm sorting out, but, it's a learning process and my first time constructing my own suspension from scratch. Happy it's on the road though!

More shameless pictures :)

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The show was awesome! Had a blast and got lots of great feedback on the build.

Bike is running great as well. Finally able to get some miles on it and see how the suspension is doing. It handles pretty well, actually. Very neutral, stable at speed, maybe a bit eager to tip in at slower speeds but nothing that surprises you.

However, I did run into swingarm/frame clearance issues and had to address that by removing some material, unfortunately. A couple other kinks that I'm sorting out, but, it's a learning process and my first time constructing my own suspension from scratch. Happy it's on the road though!

More shameless pictures :)

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ttlL726.jpg


nZNKghr.jpg


gA256tM.jpg

Such a nice bike, looks right at home in that show!
 
Thanks kawabunga! Your offroad-looking XS is a big inspiration and has been a motivator to get back to work on mine! You have some awesome bikes.
Looks like a fun ripper, Augie!

A long-distance ride like that, with a seat, would be a blast! Just moved to NC and the xs rode on a trailer, need to update profile location!
That's a hell of a test ride from Kansas to NC. Without a seat!
You are the Man!
 
Here are a few pics of my recently acquired ‘76, XS650C
 

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Looks like you bought a winner...a lot of nice touches done to it. If it runs as good as it looks, you will be a 'happy camper'.
Thx. Working through a few issues but am confident I’ll have it running well soon. Carburetion issues have nearly been resolved and / or a solution is on its way!
 
That is a catch can that my friend installed. He didn’t want to direct vent the crankcase for fear of covering the tire with oil. He put on the catch can but also allowed it to breathe to atmosphere on the left side with a filter on the end of the hose. The path of least resistance is to go to the catch can first. I haven’t had to empty the can but there is some oil at the bottom of it.

When my friend bought it last year I fell in love with it. He decided to sell it this spring so I had to jump on the opportunity. It has a few bugs to get rid of but is beginning to be a fun ride. It’s a 1976.
 
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