Very nice work on those pipes Phil! They look great! 
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Vintage Bobber Build Thread
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phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
Thanks Mailman,
I fitted a Hughs CDI this weekend and then started it up. Second kick then straight into a nice idle. No oil leaks or fuel leaks. Couldn't be more pleased.
I fitted a Hughs CDI this weekend and then started it up. Second kick then straight into a nice idle. No oil leaks or fuel leaks. Couldn't be more pleased.
phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
Here's a link to a video of the bike running. It's still a bit loud so needs some extra baffles.
phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
New electrics loom has now been built so lights and indicators etc. all working. Fitted a new chain and made some exhaust baffles to quieten it down a little.
Still need to make a chain guard due to the swing arm changes and I want to modify the kickstarter to swivel at the top rather than the bottom. Tank liner planned for this weekend followed by painting of the tank and guards.
Biggest issue I've had is getting some leather lacing to wrap the handgrips that colour match the seat. This stuff is too red!
Then it should be ready for safety certification prior to Australian registration (MOT).
Still need to make a chain guard due to the swing arm changes and I want to modify the kickstarter to swivel at the top rather than the bottom. Tank liner planned for this weekend followed by painting of the tank and guards.
Biggest issue I've had is getting some leather lacing to wrap the handgrips that colour match the seat. This stuff is too red!
Then it should be ready for safety certification prior to Australian registration (MOT).
phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
Hi guys,
I had a go at converting the kick starter from a bottom swivel to a top swivel using some donor parts from an unknown Japanese bike. I chopped the top off my XS650 kicker, built up some steel so I could machine it into shape and then grafted the donor top section onto the original kicker.
Donor on left, original in middle with modified top, and early model on right.
I had a go at converting the kick starter from a bottom swivel to a top swivel using some donor parts from an unknown Japanese bike. I chopped the top off my XS650 kicker, built up some steel so I could machine it into shape and then grafted the donor top section onto the original kicker.
Donor on left, original in middle with modified top, and early model on right.
phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
Tank and guards now painted and chain guard fabricated, so only final assembly and taillight wiring to do and it's finished!
phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
Finally got it finished and on the road. Still running a bit rich but runs well and handles nicely.
. I really like this build as I do your other ones.
