Uh, I think this is the wrong part. Top tree doesn't match, it's narrow (6") but we had to go wide (8") to add brakes.

Uh, I think this is the wrong part. Top tree doesn't match, it's narrow (6") but we had to go wide (8") to add brakes.

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Springer test assembly with sleeve.

Springer test assembly with sleeve.

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Milled neck sleeve.

Milled neck sleeve.

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Engine done, now a 750 high-compression with PMA, starter delete, kick only.

Engine done, now a 750 high-compression with PMA, starter delete, kick only.

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Working with Nate to consider the options and measure optimal trail.

Working with Nate to consider the options and measure optimal trail.

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Milling the neck sleeve.

Milling the neck sleeve.

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Fabricating a neck sleeve to permit Harley springer bearing races on Yamaha XS650 neck.

Fabricating a neck sleeve to permit Harley springer bearing races on Yamaha XS650 neck.

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I found a pic of me using a Harbor Freight PIPE bender to bend tubing. It's not the recommended way, but just so happens that 1-1/4 pipe bender has t

I found a pic of me using a Harbor Freight PIPE bender to bend tubing. It's not the recommended way, but just so happens that 1-1/4 pipe bender has t

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When you really can't grind any other way, bastard file is the only way.

When you really can't grind any other way, bastard file is the only way.

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Stages of polish from unpolished to sparkly.

Stages of polish from unpolished to sparkly.

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Painting engine

Painting engine

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Painting engine

Painting engine

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The devastating moment when we realize we screwed up the rake. Crappity crap crap crap. Three steps forward, two steps back.

The devastating moment when we realize we screwed up the rake. Crappity crap crap crap. Three steps forward, two steps back.

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Mocking up rake and trail

Mocking up rake and trail

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24397.jpg

24397.jpg

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Backbone slugs installed on stretched backbone

Backbone slugs installed on stretched backbone

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Ready to tack.

Ready to tack.

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My welds suck, so every time I weld, it's a grinding clinic.

My welds suck, so every time I weld, it's a grinding clinic.

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Mocked into place.

Mocked into place.

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Getting the gooseneck sides even.

Getting the gooseneck sides even.

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plugs installed in down tubes.

plugs installed in down tubes.

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Mocking up the goose neck.

Mocking up the goose neck.

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Crude milling, but effective.

Crude milling, but effective.

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Fabricating plug for the downtubes

Fabricating plug for the downtubes

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Giant Red Devil - 81 old-school XS-650

Project to turn 1981 XS-650 into an authentic 70s hardtail springer chopper. Note that the pictures get sorted backwards - so if you want to see the chronological build from the beginning, you should go to the last page and work backwards.
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