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  1. westonboege

    CBC Re-upholstery Process

    Spent some time this week filming in the shop while I was reshaping and re-covering a leather shovelhead seat, and put together this short video. I know its not an xs seat, but thought people might dig a how its made video... Cheers! Wes
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    Counter Balance Cycles Shop Race Bike

    Its been a while since ive built an xs. I just drug the chopper out of the corner to finish, and ive been dying to build a race bike for years. I was originally planning to vintage road race, but the way i want to build this i think would put me in an unlimited class. I want to build it as...
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    Counter Balance Cycles - Shop Goods

    I have been meaning to do some of this for a long time now. I seem to always wear my new tshirt into the shop. Get to work. Next thing you know the sparks from the grinder or welder are burning holes in my shirt and i start to smell burnt hair. I decided since if im not tied to the TIG...
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    Counter Balance Cycles Solo Seats

    For all you chopper guys! Ive been making solo seats for quite a while but decided that it should have its own thread. These seats are made to accept most solo seat hinges and seat springs. They have threaded bungs TIG welded to the seat pan with bolts provided. The could be mounted in a...
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    2015 Welcome East Moto Show

    I will have a couple of my bikes in this years Welcome East Moto Show in Portsmouth NH this Saturday Sept. 26th. Should be some rad shit there!
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    For Sale - 1976 Kawasaki Kz 750 Twin Bratstyle Custom

    Ive had this bike for almost 6 years and it has been reliable from day one. I replaced the stock carbs with Mikuni VM 34mm Roundslide carbs with manifolds machine to work with the heads. The carbs are pulled by a Magura throttle assembly. The throttle is mounted to Woodcraft clip on...
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    Counter Balance Cycles Shop Bike Build

    Its been a while since ive had a bike build going that wasnt for a customer. Seems like the last couple have taken up most all of my time. Now that i have a few extra feet of space in the shop its time to pull this bike in for some work. Ive wanted to make some instruction sheets for the...
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    Counter Balance Cycles Solo Seats now Available in the shop!

    Finally got around to putting these solo seats in my online shop. Hand made right here in Providence, RI USA. Constructed of 14 Gauge steel with welded bungs to mount most seat hinges and seat springs to. Perfect for your hardtail or bratstyle chopper! Right now they are available in...
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    Counter Balance Cycles Exhaust Systems

    Hey guys! Ive been working hard in the shop all winter finishing some projects and starting more. Ive wanted to get into some custom exhausts for the xs for a long time. Been sourcing parts and figuring out what i want to do. My goal is to make the best quality exhaust systems you...
  10. westonboege

    What did you weld or what do you need to weld today...

    I have been welding for a little over 10 years. My first welding project was a set of intercooler hard pipes for a turbo Supra project back in college. They turned out terrible. I ended up having to cut all the pipes apart and have a friend help me get all the pinholes out. I figured...
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    Stainless 1-2 intake manifolds from Counter Balance Cycles

    Ive been sourcing parts for a few weeks and finally put the first stainless 1-2 intake manifold together for a customer. Kits will be made to order for the first couple weeks, until i have enough time to get ahead. If you are interested in special setups let me know. I can make the inlet...
  12. westonboege

    Counter Balance Cycles

    I started making custom hand made parts and bikes a few years ago in my spare time. Over the past few years I have focused mainly on the XS 650, making seats, handlebars, battery boxes, license plate mounts etc... Based in Providence, Rhode Island im interested in building anything for or...
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    Counter Balance Cycles Seats Back in Stock

    Hey guys, after weeks and weeks of being behind im finally caught up. Have all seats restocked in the store with new styles coming soon... Check em out here: www.counterbalancecycles.bigcartel.com Cheers, Wes
  14. westonboege

    Yello Mello Chopper

    So I got excited a few months ago when i heard about another xs buildoff. I shy'd away from the one last year because timing was tight and I am halfway across the country from where it takes place. I keep seeing buildoff threads and I got excited and joined as a builder and sponsor. This...
  15. westonboege

    1979 xs 650 Top end noise

    Hey guys, went on a 300+ mile ride on my bike a few weeks ago. Noticed some noise from the valves on my last stretch home. Motor hasnt had a valve adjustment in a few thousand miles so thats what i assumed it was. Adjusted cam chain/valves etc. Cam chain was actually too tight... there...
  16. westonboege

    East Coast Tour of 1812

    Hey Guys... should have posted this a while ago, but forgot about it... This weekend there are a ton of us heading up to Vermont and riding around lake Champlain for camping, riding, drinking, and general mayhem... Get details here... : https://www.facebook.com/events/304993146286703/?fref=ts
  17. westonboege

    XS650 Tracker Build (Counter Balance Cycles)

    Just getting started on a new xs build for a local customer. This will be one of the first bikes ill be building under another direction. Should be a blast. Wont be anything too crazy. Just a simple clean cafe/tracker with a few custom parts... Should come together quick. Fitted an 18"...
  18. westonboege

    For Sale - 1979 Xs 650 Custom Tracker

    This was my first bike, but it is time for it to go... This is a riders bike. Probably not a good fit for a new rider. You are going to need an iron leg to kick this. -Shaved frame - Stock geometry -Firestone Deluxe Champion Tires - Under 300 miles on the tires -650 motor completely...
  19. westonboege

    Counter Balance Cycles

    Hey guys, Been around for a little bit on the forum, and have been learning the xs for a while now. Started a little shop in Providence, RI and have been working in my shop for almost two years. Right at the moment I have been trying to focus on making seat pans and foot pegs. In the...
  20. westonboege

    New XS Brat Build -- Counterbalance Motorcycles

    Whats happening guys... This bike was donated by a friend who bought a rusty bike and wasnt going to do anything with it... Motor is seized and bike has sat beside someones shed for years... both wheels and brakes are locked up... Will be a perfect bike to cut into a sweet brat. This is...
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