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Been getting settled still and trying to piece together this new workspace. I also got conned into a CB125 monoshock project for a friend. So I have been working on that lil guy. I did order some XS650 parts finally! I got a deep tunnel peanut tank and a fender from led sleds customs. I am...
Ok! back on this thing finally! I moved shop space to my new house so that took a while to move and transition. Before I can get to building I need to finish fitting the shop to be usable.
I will return soon with shop buildout pics and some new photos of what has been done on this project
Lets see here...
Been down and out due to some broken toes. Build has been slow the last week or so due to the beat up foot and waiting on parts. I been assisting with some other peoples builds at the shop....while I sit in a chair. Its like office hours but for degenerates.
Anyway, I have...
I will post up a pic of the coil tomorrow. Called it quits because I was boiling alive in the shop tonight and full of metal shavings and beer.
I would definitely like some advice on wiring that coil though. It's different than any other coil I have had.
Thanks Jim!
I got some parts today. I got some 11" shorty chrome shocks and a new coil. Single coil double pole. It's kinda confusing because it has two terminals for input which I would assume is from the points but no dedicated power. I am assuming the power gets spliced in before but I havent really...
Not a lot of movement due to whiskey, fireworks, the Blue Angels in town and general dirtbaggery from the last 4 or 5 days. I finished filling and smoothing the stock frame gusset areas. I have some beefy 11" shocks en route from the vendor as well as a coil and reg/rec so I can get the...
I am still deciding but I found this to be a pretty sweet package....
https://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-carburetor-parts-xs650-mikuni-34mm-carburetor-mikuni34mm-001-235.html
I am not planning on a swingarm stretch. Just a low short bike this time. The final resting place of the shocks are basically what I have shown. Those old rusty ones were just some crap I had laying around for mock up. They new ones are 11" chrome and the angle will actually be a tiny bit more...