Hey Chief what a belter of a bike very similar what i want to do , i'm starting my first build this winter ££"s permitting have all the main bits n bob's 79 engine 80 frame , spoked 18' rear/drum 19' front , just wondering if it's ok to ask you for tips or advice from time to time , don't worry not about to become a pain in your ass , just pointers now n again , hope all is well weegiboy
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The Stovetop Scrambler: 1974 tx650 Scrambler Rebuild
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Dude, why you not rocking one of your CLEAR covers??!
Bike looks awesome either way!
Bike looks awesome either way!
save_alkaline
XS650 Member
awesome build! i love that seat too. do you have finished pics of that electric box? i'm looking to do hugh's PMA on my rebuild as well and i'm interested to see how you did your electrics.
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
Of course man, not a problem!
Airwolfie, I for sure rock a clear cover! I didn't have them at that point!
I'll try and get a finished photo of my electrics box. I'm Actually getting a new fuse panel and am doing some rewiring as I had some issues with the marine fuse panel I used, didn't like the vibrations!!
A paint Job is also in the works so stay tuned y'all!
Cougar
XS650 Member
Love the finished product. Can you tell a little about your forks? Air assist?
Thanks dude
Thanks dude
Spartacus
XS650 Member
Tron, I have been following your build since before it was the Stovetop and I gotta say you do great work. What fuse panel are you running? Have you thought about something like the M-Unit?
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
Hey Rory, they are rd400 forks, that I added progressive springs to. Regarding the air assist, I took the large top fork nuts to the drill press, and then tapped them out to the size of bicycle air valves. I fitted the valves in and now I am able to add a few pounds of pressure when needed if I ride some back roads or what have you.
Now to the electrical..
It's something I'm actually revamping this year. I was not totally happy with the setup I had, and I realized a fuse panel caused a lot of issues for me. I was using a marine one and it never seemed to like the vibration, and it just seemed to blow fuses all the time.
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the m series of panels are great, but I'm trying to simplify an already simple machine, not complicate it. I have no need for built in relays, flashers, and all that. Not to mention the price.
So for this year, I have put together a stainless steel electrical box that will house my capacitor, keyed ignition, a single 20a fuse, and my regulator on the outside. It will be wired like I have my harley, and as I had wired the xs originally. Simple. No need for 5 fuses, in a plastic fragile holder.
Hope that answers any questions!
I'll throw some pictures up once I finish welding the box and get it all together
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
Also scored this new headlight jobber with a harley project I picked up..
troopthrowback
XS650 Addict
Looking good!
Explorer352
XS650 Enthusiast
Sweet build!!
jsmith1107
XS650 Addict
I might have missed it but what is that tank an original 650 tank?
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
Yes, an original xs1 tank.
Paint jobby..It still needs cleAr. I'm in the middle of makin some changes to the ol girl
Paint jobby..It still needs cleAr. I'm in the middle of makin some changes to the ol girl
CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
What bars are those?
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scabber
XS650 Guru
Paint looks great and the headlight fits the bike nicely. Going to be a really great bike when finished.
criticalsludge
XS650 Member
oh thats great! Funny I just saw your bike on instagram! I really like the paint scheme. I plan to use similar pattern with different colors.
hard_y_rd
XS650 Guru
How are those BS34's treatin ya Tron? I may convert.
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
The bs34s are a little weaker on the bottom end but more reliable and smooth running.
I'm going to see if I can get a little more oomph out of them.
Clear is on, it it's lookin pretty darn shiny!
I'm going to see if I can get a little more oomph out of them.
Clear is on, it it's lookin pretty darn shiny!
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
troopthrowback
XS650 Addict
Nice! You got the tank paint to color match the sky!
bornleader
XS650 Enthusiast
Great looking bike, the colour scheme really suits it!
