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Fuel tank almost ready, new "petcock" installed. Also got new chain.

another day messing with the gear linkage. I have to change the 8mm stainless steel bar in front of the engine because it is to week and twists when changing gear. I will try find some hardened steel bar to use, otherwise the gears work and i can move on to rear brake pedal fabrication.

Something done again, i test fitted the tank shift and finally got the ratio like i want it to be. Still need to make some bends for the rod that comes from the tank (looks to simple like this). Also tried some options how to mound air filters. Tomorrow i need to make mounts for tank and bolt it...

Today i desided to try another seat version i also welded the hinge on the frame, i used old door hinge from triumph spitfire. Still need to move the springs little more outside, otherwise the seating position seamed good. Next thing will be the exhaust and how to route it under the engine...

Little more done, foot pegs are mounted. I took the original ones and made them mid mounted. Also got a new shifter for my tank shifter setup. Dried some seating positions but not happy yet. Fuel gauge also done, exhaust cut and to be rerouted under the engine.

Carbs are alright and the filters fill run up with 90 degree angle just after the tank. They will be between seat and tank getting some fresh air.

Today i got a chance to work on the tank, this is what it looks at the moment. I was thinking to run 2 brass tubes to remote fuel taps, tank cap is from old brittish car. I was thinking to solder the welds with brass or lead and cover it all with clear coat. I think the lines run much better...

What about chain tensioner? I see that some people use them and others not, is it necessary or not? Harri

maybe to shorten the old tank and lower the rear to make it flow more with the frame. I also had idea to bring the air filter up vertically between the tank and seat ,just make it look little weird?

I got the frame done needs some cleaning and little welding but it is a roller now. I found a old tank and a seat , i was thinking to make my own seat and just needed to get the location fixed so i could finnish the frame. What you think about the tanks? I could also use tank shifter but i...

Hello I have xs650 from 78 and after driving it the hole summer, i wanted to personalize it i little and because i never had a hardtail bike before i wanted to make hardtail. Located in Estonia it was getting to expensive to order ready made rear section from the states. So after many...

Carb holder cracked, i have same symptoms and right holders was broken.