fox23
XS650 Addict
Thanks man, not too sure on the tank. Pulled it out of the rafters of a local motorcycle wrecker.
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Thanks man, not too sure on the tank. Pulled it out of the rafters of a local motorcycle wrecker.
The graphics make it look like a stock '75. Filler cap in the center, 4 gallon capacity? That would be it...
That tank looks great. IMO the stock graphics really work with what you have done already.
fox23
XS650 Addict
Yea, when I found it that's exactly what I thought as well. Planning to run it as is, all faded, chipped and rusted
fox23
XS650 Addict
Spent lots of time on the tail section today getting everything fine tuned...
fox23
XS650 Addict
Spent today getting battery mounted, and electronics tray under the seat finished up. Then I was lucky enough to get to fight with the swing arm pivot bolt for 1.5hrs.
That's some fine looking custom work for that battery. Very cool. Quick observation (and may be just the camera angle) does the swing arm have potential to hit the bottom of the battery at the top of it's swing by chance?
Hi fox,
elegant minimalism on the battery holder, nice.
Didja get the pivot bolt out or is it still defying you?
fox23
XS650 Addict
Thanks Brass, yea it must just be the angle. Under quick test, the first thing to hit will be the underside of the seat pan on the tire, but I think the shocks will bottom out before that.
haha it's out now, but not without mashing a foot peg stud and completely destroying the threaded end of the pivot bolt. But I'm just happy that its out, I started to get worried when I threw it in the 8 ton press and it didn't budge.
fox23
XS650 Addict
My favorite part of builds.. all the new parts freshly coated.
Couldn't resist throwing the battery mount together for a quick look.
Couldn't resist throwing the battery mount together for a quick look.
buzzword
XS650 Addict
I love that battery mount! Any chance you'd be interested in making another one for sale?
Nailbomb
Central New York XS650
Looking good. I really like the color palate used here with the powdercoat.
In the past I've relied on a variety of paint coating including those used for firearms, and a lot of stubborn will polishing old metal. More recently I've tried powdercoat, and I think I'll be using it more in the future. Even some of the smaller parts you have here look very nice done up in powder.
In the past I've relied on a variety of paint coating including those used for firearms, and a lot of stubborn will polishing old metal. More recently I've tried powdercoat, and I think I'll be using it more in the future. Even some of the smaller parts you have here look very nice done up in powder.
fox23
XS650 Addict
Thanks! I'm not opposed to that, I'll send you a PM.
fox23
XS650 Addict
I've really fallen in love with powder, I try to use it anywhere I can. On my last build the only two pieces that were painted were the tank and rear fender, everything else on the bike was powdered.
fox23
XS650 Addict
Some assembly progress. New Progressive's out back and lightly polished fork leg's on the front.
buzzword
XS650 Addict
The battery mount @fox23 made for me as a result of my query here showed up today -- looks fantastic! Can't wait to find time to dig further into my stupid project bike and get this integrated. My 5 month old child might have something to say about my schedule...
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
fox23
XS650 Addict
No problem at all, glad your happy with it.
txrenegade
XS650 Member
What shocks are those?? They look fantastic!
bergoff
XS650 Addict
Nice build and your attention to detail is great. Keep up the good work. I love the exhaust.
fox23
XS650 Addict
Progressive 14's, powdercoated the factory springs to match the rest of the bike.
Thanks man!
