Recent content by dklassen

I've only been able to afford two things for my dream build so far. I need lots of help if I'm ever going to finish. Have mercy on me oh XS650 parts Gods.

Just started my chopper project. Actually all I have is the motor but I guess you have to start somewhere. I gave it a good degreasing and started to soda blast the fins. You can see the small area I did in the photo. Slow going but it works. My blaster is home made from this site...

Excellent, thank you. Got the motor in a stand now for a good cleaning and once over.

Finally starting to piece together my chopper project. Little by little I might add. I have the motor (1979). I don't think it needs any internal work at least yet, but one never knows. I'd like to build a test stand and get it fired up. I'm not too bad mechanically but I must confess ignition /...

I can tell you one thing, a hardtail is nothing compared to my 54" zero turn twice a week over 5 acres.

That's a bummer. I really wanted him to do a frame for me the same as the other he built. Well, maybe I'll contact G&L and see what they can do for me. I'm open though.

Just goes to show you what a little luck, a lot of skill and about a grand can get you.

Not sure if it's been posted here but thought I'd share. It and article regarding a chopper build this guy did for a grand. Pretty cool. http://www.cyclepsycho.com/yamachopper/yamachopper.html

Funny you should bring that up, I was just sitting here surfing soda blasting info. Don't know much about it yet but it seems like it may be perfect for cleaning an assembled motor. It bet it would work great on the cylinder fins and the case. No worries about damaging the internals I suspect if...

Guys, Is there a good way or I should say product(s) to clean a motor without tearing it down? The side covers will be buffed out but I'm more interested in the best way to clean the case, head, fins, etc. The motor is on a stand. D.

Could be TC rear end. Here's the shop that built it. http://www.wiseguyscustoms.com/Cory_s_Bobber_Chassis.html I'm starting with a stock 1978 frame. I live in Spring Hill, TN near Nashville.

Greetings all, first post here. Got my motor and frame coming in a few weeks so I need to get started on the frame once it arrives. Nothing I can do myself so I'm looking for someone to do the chop. It's gonna have 4" stretch, 2" stretch to the backbone, 36 deg rake. I'm looking at Wise...