Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
+2" in the tail section (looks deceiving due to the angled engine and matching backbone) and +5 in the neck. Dropped the neck 3" - no chance in hell a stock fork would work
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+2" in the tail section (looks deceiving due to the angled engine and matching backbone) and +5 in the neck. Dropped the neck 3" - no chance in hell a stock fork would work
mseriously
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If I remember correctly you shaved some meat off those rims right? How many lbs you 'spose? Stance looks awesome. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Also, does tilting the engine forward like that have any ill effects?
Also, does tilting the engine forward like that have any ill effects?
ecmo92
XS650 Member
That looks awesome. Ever think of selling frames?
Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
That looks awesome. Ever think of selling frames?
I have thought of it, but I cringe at doing the same frame twice
I've been asked a few times, but no one wants to pay for 3 days labor for a full custom frame 
AussieHard
AussieHardTail
Is angling the engine just to be different?
As asked above any repercussions?
Does it need to be a rephased engine, cos I can't imagine you putting a stock one in.
As asked above any repercussions?
Does it need to be a rephased engine, cos I can't imagine you putting a stock one in.
Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
The angle of the engine allows for a few aesthetic changes I wanted to make. Namely the slanted backbone behind the cases.
Realistically, the engine is going to run just fine angled the way it is with a few oiling modifications.. I've machined in oil passages to the transmission to keep it happy just like the early XS1 engines were done.
And yes, its NEEDS to be rephased. I rode my last custom XS650 (The Survivor Build) without a rephased engine over 1200 miles in a weekend, and I'll never do it again
Wore me slap out, vibes sucked, and it just didn't work for me 
Maybe in a stock chassis with a thick lazy boy seat, but not in a custom 
gordonscott
XS650exhaust.com
Hugh, You never disappoint 
Looks fantastic and will only get better I'm sure
Looks fantastic and will only get better I'm sure 
Oiling modifications? All of the years have the transmission oiled under pressure from the oil pump.
Leo
Leo
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
excuse my ingnance.... whats a digger? lowered? specific rake? look? what?
Gerwin Brommer
XS650 Enthusiast
Damm, I love the looks of that bike Hugh !
Doesn't it scream : 2 pc fueltank ???
Doesn't it scream : 2 pc fueltank ???
cros36
thread killer
the short answer. long, low, lots of bondo. 70's psychedelic paint, oh and dont forget the prism tank.
Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
70's Pro-Street Inspired street bikes... Basically, long, low, stretched, raked. Some folks went as far as molding the frames and adding lots of weight for the look, but I keep my bikes light
Been working on the Girder, slowly - stay tuned for updates
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
bondo bombs!!!!!
I likeyours better, hugh.
I likeyours better, hugh.
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Punkskalar
Hugh's HandBuilt
On the ground, sitting on it's own weight Finally got the girder about 90% done. I need to make bar mounts, and machine some steering stops...
Finally got the girder about 90% done. I need to make bar mounts, and machine some steering stops...
Carolina
XS650 Enthusiast
build 2 girders so I can buy the other one. really like the look. good start. carolina
54inches
Vagitarian
I dig it!
Ironsled77
XS650 GRAND HACK
right on
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