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Well looks like another bike that got ruined by people who have no idea. And giving it all "I'm gonna do this and do that. It'll be awesome." No you're a dreamer and you're going to do jack shit. I always wonder what my old bikes and cars look like today. "Improved" I suppose :-D...

Hi Leslie, Sorry to see your bike for sale. What did you say to me when you saw mine??? Don't do it. Haha I haven't sold it and still got it. I put it up under parts and put the buy it now on to keep the ebay wankers away. I only had a couple of low ball offers, but again wasn't prepared...

Thanks for your ideas guys. I've triple checked the float levels, crank play and gap between the pick up and sensor. No luck, plugs not fouled, nothing. So thought it's got to be ignition related and carried on. Now I feel like a real idiot!!!! The reason why the bike wouldn't run when leaning...

Here's a question for all engine guys, see if you can help me. After not using my bike for a few weeks I've now got a very peculiar problem I've not heard of before and my bike mechanic friend is lost on too. The bike starts first time and idles perfect when on it it's side stand (leaning over...

Yes they are standard halogen light bulbs, but there is a different shape available in LED. I'm sure you can also get them on US ebay if you search around. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-MINI-EAGLE-EYE-LED-INDICATORS-ONE-PAIR-E-MARKED-12V-/190714817441

Hi Evenmore, The front turn signals are a smaller version of the rear ones. I found them at a swap meet and then tried to find the same size again. But could only find the larger ones. They are called Eagle Eye Indicators and are from Bike It...

Hi Dan, The R6 forks were pretty much a bolt on swap. No modifications to the stem, just larger bearings as you said rightly and then I welded on a larger steering stop to the frame neck and a boss for the steering lock, as I wanted to use all R6 switch gear etc. The calipers are not spaced and...

The battery and starter solenoid are under the rear part of the seat and the ignition unit is under the front part of the seat. The fuse box and starter cut out relay are mounted on the frame underside of the seat so nice and easily accessible. The coil and rectifier unit are in the original...

I know it's been an eternity since I posted any updates, but as it with all best laid plans, they don't always work out. I left work and set up my own company last year so have been busy and not much time to crack on with things. The Easter 2013 dead line I set myself back at the end of 2012...

No credit to me. The paint is done by my buddy who owns a bodyshop. We used to work together in a car restoration workshop. When it folded years ago, he set up on his own and has always done my cars and bikes. All the colours are the same shades as my old 5EB R6 was. Yamaha blue metallic...

Not much else has happpend on the bike itself. I've got the wiring loom done. Still waiting for the rear tyre, but keeping myself busy with other projects :doh: I'm aiming to get it out for Easter, which shouldn't be a problem. I'll either take it to Surrey Street Rodders Wheels Day or a...

I'm using 5EB type R6 rear sets of my old bike which I scrapped. Along with the complete front end and other small bits and pieces. I cut the old foot rest pins off and drilled through the reinforcement plates/frame to fit new bosses which I made on the lathe. Then welded them from both sides...

Ooh, please can I have these lovely brakes. I think they would fit nice on my forks and the bike is made for them :bike:

Oh yes they are cheap. That's why I always buy many large and expensive parts directly from the States and have them come back in the trunk of vans and cars being shipped by a friend from California. My Beetle Drag Car was build this way. We have taxes on taxes and with shipping costs, some...

I've been quite busy with work on the house and other stuff, but progress on the bike is slowly being made. Haven't even been on here much to snoop on other projects so loads to catch up soon. Started fitting up the frame and have most of the front end together now. I'm still modifying bits...

Please sign me up :thumbsup: Frank

That's a bit nice Leslie. I like the wheels combo. What make are the discs you're using. Frank

I've replied to your question in myy build thread. http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18590&page=3 Frank

Hi Dave, I welded the new shock brackets in the same position as the original radian mounts, which means they are now approx. 18mm (11/16") further back from the swing arm pivot as on a XS650 arm. I know this has also increase the angle at which my rear shocks are now mounted and is even...

I bought my seat from VonZeti, which is a company based in Devon/UK. It's of very good quality and came with 4 studs already bonded into the fibre glass. I turned up some extension pedestals and welded 2 braced across the seat base of the frame onto which the seat now bolts to. My ignition...