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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Theres a video of it running, dunno why it's not HD tho.. sorry about that
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Well here it is 100% completed, Made a small fender but decided not to put it on for now, We'll see next year. I'll let the pics speak for me Thanks for watching
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    2018 XS650 Calendar VOTE HERE!

    Dude. Chill. The bike is completed. They just used the picture I had during the nominations. If that's too much of a deal tell me and Ill get out, i'm not here to start a war
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    2018 XS650 Calendar VOTE HERE!

    Before / after You can go take a look at my build thread here http://www.xs650.com/threads/1983-canadian-cafe-racer-build.50629/ That bike rolled in my garage as a non functionning pile of parts, I had no idea of the overall condition. But at the end it started without any issue and rides like...
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    First build, Modern Cafe

    Good job Very clean build
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    The bike handles really well without the fender but I admit that it could be stiffer
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Wow thanks man! Yes I have. Maybe this week I'll work on this. We'll see
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Sync'd the carbs today, still waiting for the headlight....................... Took a few shots of it 99.9% finished Yes I know I am missing an air filter I lost it on my way back home and it got crushed by a truck............
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    No problem glad I could help As soon as the rain stops I promise!
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    There you go I used a flat screwdriver to carefully ply the edge of the ''glass retainer''. I recommend taping the shaft so you dont damage the speedometer's paint Then turn the odometer knob clockwise to unscrew it Then you can access the inside of the speedometer. When you're done simply...
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Actually no, sorry. Have any questions about the process?
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Thanks guys! Okay, big day today!! Got it on the road for the first time, and it rides like a brand new bike, I cant be happier Dealed with the kickstand problem with my torches Really happy with the dye'd pods And another big win today, sorted out a neutral light inducator trouble I...
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Thanks ThatXS650Guy! Heres today's update A lot of the small missing details are done, but nothing big to show really Got the mirrors on and the handlebars setup 100% completed Welded a signature plate on the muffler And dye'd the pod filters since they were pink'ish and that was really...
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    2018 XS650 Calendar thread - Nominations

    I know and understand. Just wanted to update an earlier comment from another member saying he hoped the bikes be competed in time.
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    1983 canadian cafe racer build

    Here we go for today's update Completed the wiring harness and battery box connections Handlebar setup is pretty much completed, only thing missing is mirrors Got the seat back from my upholester, could not be happier with the end result As for Samoran1, there you go, the fender hangs by...
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