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Can anyone get me the steering neck tube length and diameter? I'm getting ready to start (re-start actually) the frame for my xs650 and I'm trying to decide what size to machine my steering neck. There are a lot of race triple clamps sized to fit the big name dirt track frames, so I figure using...

Can anyone get me the steering neck tube length and diameter? I'm getting ready to start (re-start actually) the frame for my xs650 and I'm trying to decide what size to machine my steering neck. There are a lot of race triple clamps sized to fit the big name dirt track frames, so I figure using...

I could really use one! Sign me up!!

Yeah, there are some serious wheels in that shop! They are used to make automotive panels, and we're all designed and handmade by the owner Wray Schelin.

Unfortunately, not a whole lot new with the xs650. I've been accumulating some little parts here and there, but nothing to really post about. But, I have been busy. I attended a metal shaping class to improve my shaping skills, and I will be hand making the xs650's tank, tail and side panels...

I just wanted to post a quick update to keep this thread to date for anyone whom may be following. Recently the xs650 has been sitting neglected while I've been working on some customer fabrication projects. I've also been plucking away on the cb350 scrambler that I am building to be sold...

Thank you, I am always trying to improve. I don't know who Colin is, but I will need some upholstery work!

As for the xs, I received my tires, tubes etc. The rims are Excel, 19x2.5 front and 18x3.5 rear. The hubs were powder coated satin black. Everything was great and I was very excited to lace up my fresh wheels when I found that my new spokes were too long for the drop center Excel rim. I had...

Sorry for the slow update. I picked up another cb350 for a build and sell project. The plan is to build a light and nimble scrambler. Nothing too groundbreaking, but completely re-built with detail and craftsmanship.

Yeah, I am happy my decision now that everything is bolted up. I think the extra stopping power will be well worth the the few extra pounds.

Have you been out rippin on this thing?! I've been waiting for some daylight pics.

I finished machining all the parts for the front wheel and brakes. The hub will be polished and laced up to a new 19x2.15" rim.

Thanks guys. I'll probably mount up both, and then drop one if I feel it's too much. Thanks for following also!

I got the second spacer machined, and the one drilled. But, I'm still not sure about running the dual disc. I kind of feel like I'm putting in a lot of effort to run these spoke wheels, and the dual discs will almost hide the front wheel.

I may go that route, maybe just for a few test rolls down the drive way lol. Honestly, the empty caliper mounts will drive me crazy. If I run one caliper I'm going to cut/grind them smooth or make them part of a front fender mount. So I'll have to make up my mind soon.

Thanks man!

Thanks man, I'm trying!

Some more progress on the front end. I laced up a wheel to double check clearance, and thankfully my earlier calculations were good and it fits like a champ. Then I got on the lathe and made up one brake rotor spacer. It took some time, but it fits like a glove. I cut the center bore big...

Yep. Shorai batteries come with some hd foam padding that I left space for in the battery box. [emoji106]

Got the battery box finished up. It hangs down a bit, but it is not as low as the front section of the frame. I don't foresee it causing any real issues.