Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
That's a blast from the past 2M - good shout 
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scabber
XS650 Guru
The chrome will look spectacular once fitted on the bike. Also looking forward to seeing the paint job. Like your color choices. 
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks Scabber! Me too
Got the powder coating back today, so just waiting for frame and tins.
Got the powder coating back today, so just waiting for frame and tins.
scabber
XS650 Guru
They look good. Powder coating really gives a nice looking finish.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
I went for a satin black and looks fantastic. The guy I use never skimps on the powder either so it always comes back nice and thick, but not too thick
stuyvpc
XS650 Member
So a 2 minute look at the forum ended up being 2 hours working my way through your superb build, amazing quality, just fantastic. But I now feel like I am waiting for the next episode of Game of Thrones to come as I wait to see the paintwork and the finished build!
Now to track down your Bobber build ...
Now to track down your Bobber build ...
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thank you for the kind words - much appreciated! Lol Game of Thrones, I'll take that as a compliment (never seen it ) The links to the bobber and cafe builds are on the first page of this thread, which are equally as long, so apologies if they consume more of your time Yes, I must admit I haven't posted much as I expect the frame and tins back this week along with the seat, so fingers crossed
) The links to the bobber and cafe builds are on the first page of this thread, which are equally as long, so apologies if they consume more of your time Yes, I must admit I haven't posted much as I expect the frame and tins back this week along with the seat, so fingers crossed
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
So, today, I could finally get underway with the rebuild. I picked the frame and seat up this morning
The tank and tins weren't quite ready, so I've left the till Wednesday - no point rushing now.
The candy red colour is exactly what I was going for and I'm very impressed with it. The iPhone photos don't really do it justice. I am as equally impressed with the seat. Again, exactly the look I was going for
I've got the engine in today, which was very tricky not to catch the fresh paint and also the front end. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have It on its feet with the wiring fished through the frame.
The tank and tins weren't quite ready, so I've left the till Wednesday - no point rushing now.
The candy red colour is exactly what I was going for and I'm very impressed with it. The iPhone photos don't really do it justice. I am as equally impressed with the seat. Again, exactly the look I was going for
I've got the engine in today, which was very tricky not to catch the fresh paint and also the front end. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have It on its feet with the wiring fished through the frame.
The red looks dark and rich on my screen. All looks great. Really like that yoke on the seat. Waiting for more pictures.
Scott
Scott
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks Scott, it's starting to come together
Lookin' good there, Paul.
That 4-bolt valve cover really does add to the technical appearance of the engine...
That 4-bolt valve cover really does add to the technical appearance of the engine...
buzzword
XS650 Addict
glorious! fine work, good sir.
scabber
XS650 Guru
Outstanding paint work on the frame candy red is hard to beat. The motor looks fantastic nestled in it. Anxiously waiting on the tins.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks guys! I'll get some more done today - indeed really can't wait for the tins
Michaelo
650Mick
I like them too (valve covers, 3 and 4 bolt, where did they come from?), also, like Scabber said about your paint job, bloody great work....
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks. The valve covers came from a guy on this site who was making them - Evan, I can't remember the post name though.
Here it is:
http://www.xs650.com/threads/billet-aluminum-see-thru-xs650-valve-covers.44029
Easily found by searching for "porthole" posted by fredintoon...
http://www.xs650.com/threads/billet-aluminum-see-thru-xs650-valve-covers.44029
Easily found by searching for "porthole" posted by fredintoon...
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Well done 2M. I was searching on "see through" not "see through". I'm just not down widda kids
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
So, some more done today. Got the front end finished off, carbs on, clutch and both braking systems fitted and bled, footpegs and brake, gear shift linkeages done, welding wire fished through the frame, seat on, oil in, plugs changed, side stand and bump fitted. Now for the tins
Love it!!! I'm settin' here, chompin' at the bit, kickstart foot all warmed-up...
