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Mocking some parts up. More stuff on its way! I've decided to go with a Katana 4.5" rear wheel rather than the Hayabusa 6". They are the same style but since the Katana is 4.5" wide it will allow me to skip the outside drive fabricated components and alleviate the drive train issue with an...

Now for my rear wheel issue. As far as drive train goes, I'm not sure what solution is best. The original rim is 2.15 inches wide while the new Hayabusa wheel is 6" wide. With an initial (non-exact) measurement, it looks like the new rear sprocket is offset from the original sprocket by...

Parts that have come in... - Complete Front suspension from an 03' GSXR 750 - Front wheel with dual discs and front axle 99' Hayabusa - Rear wheel with sprocket, disc and axle 99' Hayabusa This creates a big issue with drive train alignment as the Hayabusa rim is 6" wide, when the stock rim...

To be honest, I haven't figured that out yet and the sketch above is really rough, meaning the illustration is not representative of the exact placement of any of the parts. Although if you have any thoughts on how far it should be mounted from the swing arm bushing and how much travel should be...

More updates to the general design. Also coming are some new parts updates and some questions surrounding new issues I've run into.

Hey everyone, I'm looking for writers who would be interested in contributing written stories about motorcycle culture, experiences, and adventures. And if you are a builder/maker in the Philadelphia area, I would love to set up an interview. pm me for the details. - Jake

Yes! Hello! Good to see you on here as well!

Already have it bookmarked! Thanks for your awesome documentation!

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good thread or information around swapping out the original TX650 front end with that of a modern inverted R6 front end? It seems like a lot of people have done it with later XS frames, but are there any differences with an earlier TX frame (Neck...

Here is some rough planning around frame modifications. I've also hinted at some initial thoughts around fenders, headlight, and smaller wheels.

Have not had it running, although the engine has good compression. I would agree to get it running first, however I'm in a bit of a predicament in that I am doing to build in my 3rd floor loft living room, so the plan is to do most structural and cosmetic work over the winter and engine stuff in...

Thanks everyone, I'm in the middle of tear down now, more shots on their way.

Picked this 1973 TX650 up on Sunday. Very excited. Project name "The Cooler King" after Steve McQueen's character in The Great Escape. The initial plan is to build a Tracker/Brat/Scrambler hybrid with a mono-shock rear. Going to sell a majority of the original stock parts from the bike...

My first post here. Crazy Question... Has anyone ever tried using a TW200 swing arm on an XS frame?