Enjoy it mate...
For the folks that didnt actually read it and just said "16k is a waste" you need to actually see what the $ are spent on.
Approx $3k in shipping, $2k in brakes etc... plus approx $1k in gauges.
Now, thats $6k on stuff MOST of us dont buy anyway...
So how many of you have spent $9k TOTAL on your bikes including all the parts he has replaced with new/upgraded? Engine rebuild, gaskets, shiny bits, alloy bits, etc?
Yeah, getting closer now arent we...
I dont think I would spend $16k on my XS but then again, I spent $11k on my 1132cc 1976 Mini ENGINE only...
Comparing apples to apples, we would have spent the same... except we choose not to buy certain things that are in this build.
I for one feel the POs pain in shipping! But thats life...
In fact, its actually not my type of build/XS that I like... but who gives a rats... I can appreciate it, the work put in and having a son - there is NO amount of $ I wouldn't spend if it meant really hanging out, working on a project together and enjoying growing up like this... absolutely none.
Now, if my Mrs ever asks... I got all my stuff for free from friends or swaps
shhh, thats our secret ok!
Pete