Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Got the decals today and couldn't resist getting them on 
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OOOOOOOOOOOO Yeeeaaaaah !!!!!!!
"Will it go round in circles? Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?" , Billy Preston
Scott
"Will it go round in circles? Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?" , Billy Preston
Scott
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Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks Scott
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks leebo
Superb!!! Man, I wish I could see it in person... how's the ride?
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks Brassneck, I'll know better this weekend when I get it wired and on the road
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Started on the wiring.... Fishing wires through the frame, soldering and shrink wrapping everything, then hiding it as best as possible does take its time
Getting there though, should hopefully have it turning over tomorrow
Getting there though, should hopefully have it turning over tomorrow
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Well that's all the wiring done bar the rear light which is on back order. Fired up second kick. Some tuning and balancing to do but it rides and stops well.
You're timing it well, for the calendar...
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Ha ha! It's not intentional !
Johnt3
Still learning...
Well done Paul! Damn fine work my friend. She sounds great! 
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks John! I'm quite pleased with the note
scabber
XS650 Guru
Outstanding job. The tank really fits the exposed back bone and looks perfect. A job well done. What is your first riding impression with the rephrase motor and the light weight frame verses the blue bike. 
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi Scabber, thank you for the comments! Interesting questions - so, first impressions of the rephased engine are it's smooth. From tick over and up the RPM range it's very noticeable over the stock engine. Power output isn't noticeably different, albeit, you can tell there's a set of 750 bores underneath.
The weight, or lack of it is noticeable too. That combined with the low centre of gravity, gives the impression of a very light bike. Albeit it's quite long it does turn in reasonably well and isn't too uncomfortable.
Next steps - shake down rides, carb set up, rear light fitted, cam chain tension check, tappers etc etc. On thing I may need to look at is where the chain passes under the lower frame rail crossover tube. I've fitted a nylon guard in any case as I knew there was a risk of contact. However, I may look into a small tensioner.
The weight, or lack of it is noticeable too. That combined with the low centre of gravity, gives the impression of a very light bike. Albeit it's quite long it does turn in reasonably well and isn't too uncomfortable.
Next steps - shake down rides, carb set up, rear light fitted, cam chain tension check, tappers etc etc. On thing I may need to look at is where the chain passes under the lower frame rail crossover tube. I've fitted a nylon guard in any case as I knew there was a risk of contact. However, I may look into a small tensioner.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks JRay77
phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
Another brilliant build Paul. Quality all the way.
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Looks horrible! Best give it to me so you don't have to embarrass yourself riding that!!! )
)scabber
XS650 Guru
Thanks for riding impression of the bike and the rephrase motor. Sounds like it is road worthy. Once you get it dialed in and a few more miles on it is the fun part.
