Hey guys,
So I've been meaning to start a thread up here. I've gotten the board's opinion on the paint for my bike here: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27624
So, yesterday I actually fired the bike up and my only real issue is an oil leak in the right hand case filter! Very cool. I'll add some picture below for building up to where I'm at now. It's been a fun build that's gone somewhat smoothly.
Currently I'm waiting on a brake line and clutch and throttle cables. I'm going to finish up the wiring this week and hopefully get everything wrapped up.
The pics.
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What it looked like when I bought it.
New hoop welded in and "extra" stuff taken off.
New seat pan with upholstery.
Got my modified triple trees back from classified moto
Pulled the engine for rebuild put the front back together.
Generic tear down pic.
Found where to put the speedo (30 seconds).
Started stripping a heritage special tank. Needed the smaller tank for better for clearance.
Engine back together. Forgot to take pics of the clutch basket spring that had been sheared off and was rattling around in there...
Tank back on.
Engine and battery back in.
Lectrons arrived!
Better shot of the headlight
Carbs in and rectifier temporarily placed.
Coil and fuse box
Someone needs a new clutch cable and the new controls look much better.
So I've been meaning to start a thread up here. I've gotten the board's opinion on the paint for my bike here: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27624
So, yesterday I actually fired the bike up and my only real issue is an oil leak in the right hand case filter! Very cool. I'll add some picture below for building up to where I'm at now. It's been a fun build that's gone somewhat smoothly.
Currently I'm waiting on a brake line and clutch and throttle cables. I'm going to finish up the wiring this week and hopefully get everything wrapped up.
The pics.
- - - - - -
What it looked like when I bought it.
New hoop welded in and "extra" stuff taken off.
New seat pan with upholstery.
Got my modified triple trees back from classified moto
Pulled the engine for rebuild put the front back together.
Generic tear down pic.
Found where to put the speedo (30 seconds).
Started stripping a heritage special tank. Needed the smaller tank for better for clearance.
Engine back together. Forgot to take pics of the clutch basket spring that had been sheared off and was rattling around in there...
Tank back on.
Engine and battery back in.
Lectrons arrived!
Better shot of the headlight
Carbs in and rectifier temporarily placed.
Coil and fuse box
Someone needs a new clutch cable and the new controls look much better.