racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Very nice half! I really like this build.
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XS650 Scrambler Build
- Thread starter halfmile
- Start date
Thanks Dave. Today I installed a PMA and checked the clearance on the skid plate and under seat tray. That`s the only things that went right. I might as well start wiring it up so I can take a real ass kicking. I am at the mercy of the Chrome Shop and Shipping Co`s for parts. 
rick1956
Just a regular guy.
The guy I got the bits from said that`s what they were. They are from Boeing Aircraft in Wichita. A salvage Co. here in Topeka sells them by the pound when they get them. I have a 5 gallon bucket full. They are oddball sizes like 1/4" in is really .2496 etc. There are numbered and lettered bits too. Most are new and sharp as hell. Good thing too because I can`t sharpen a bit to save my ass! I`m sure someone with aircraft experience will know what these are. Holes
I used those drill bits quite a bit during my stint on the Boeing 747 assembly line in Everett... they do a fine job of drilling. Kind of like a drill bit and a reamer all in one!
Man! Your bike is a real beauty! And your shop is set up so well, I’m jealous!
Can’t wait to see this completed! Looks like calendar material!
Can’t wait to see this completed! Looks like calendar material!
Thanks Mailman. Looks like your new project is coming right along too.
What a unexpected surprise today. The Chrome shop called. Parts DONE!
I took them in on Thur the 15th and they were done yesterday. That`s a 3 working day turn around. "UnBelievable"!!! The total cost was $130.00 plus $11.90 tax. Keep in mind the 12 parts were already prepped when I dropped them off so all they had to do was give them the acid bath to clean, hang the parts on the tree or wire, plate them and wrap in newspaper for me to pick up. Chrome is cheap here if you don`t have to pay for the polishing and prep. The last of the parts order`s will arrive tomorrow so I`m all out of excuses. Now it`s time for me to get my ass in gear and wrap this one up so I can start on my new MonoShock build???
What a unexpected surprise today. The Chrome shop called. Parts DONE!
I took them in on Thur the 15th and they were done yesterday. That`s a 3 working day turn around. "UnBelievable"!!! The total cost was $130.00 plus $11.90 tax. Keep in mind the 12 parts were already prepped when I dropped them off so all they had to do was give them the acid bath to clean, hang the parts on the tree or wire, plate them and wrap in newspaper for me to pick up. Chrome is cheap here if you don`t have to pay for the polishing and prep. The last of the parts order`s will arrive tomorrow so I`m all out of excuses. Now it`s time for me to get my ass in gear and wrap this one up so I can start on my new MonoShock build??? 
You paid with cash?? What is this world coming too? LOL
You're right about a 3 day turnaround for chrome...unheard of around here.
A monoshock build? WOW, you're breaking the bar on different ideas for our beloved XS650s.
Hurry, hurry, we want to see your scrambler.....1st
You're right about a 3 day turnaround for chrome...unheard of around here.
A monoshock build? WOW, you're breaking the bar on different ideas for our beloved XS650s.
Hurry, hurry, we want to see your scrambler.....1st
CoconutPete
1979 XS650 Special
Looks beautiful!
Do you coat your polished aluminum parts with anything? Or do you just clean them often after you polish?
Do you coat your polished aluminum parts with anything? Or do you just clean them often after you polish?
CoconutPete
1979 XS650 Special
Thanks halfmile. Your builds make me want to remove random pieces of my bike and polish them..... well that and get better at welding....
sean colleary
XS650 Addict
I cant wait to see this dun !
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Wow! Simichrome, is still around? Haven't heard of or used that stuff in 30+ years!
Same here... 40+ actually... Found it on Amazon about 6 months ago.
I`ve had this tube since 1982 when I had the 32 Roadster. Used it to keep the blower nice and shiny. Wear rubber gloves. Our Harley shop still has this. About $12.00 per small tube.
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
I won't cheat and Google. i remember the tube being mostly yellow, maybe a red background with black lettering in it or is my CRS working ot?
Just click on my Amazon link above... You pretty much got it...
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
2 out of 3, white letters instead of black. .666 batting average, In MLB I would be a trillionaire! It was good stuff! After Simichrome I started using Mothers.Just click on my Amazon link above... You pretty much got it...
Today I made up a front brake cable and installed it, roughed in the rear brake linkage, chain, installed clutch cable and fitted the left side cover, and installed a new Boyer Bransden ignition. Replaced the old Red Box.
Lookn good Phi!! At this rate you're gonna be up and runnin' long before me. You have a harness or are you gonna make your own?
