1973 TX650 "bratstyle" FIRST build...

[natek]

This is my first attempt at a build... I was really inspired by the "bratstyle" builds and wanted something with an old school look but daily driver functionality... Everything on this bike is being done by myself and a handful of my friends.

 

[natek]

Parts coming in!

 

[natek]

Sean back-cut the headers, wrapping them.

 

[natek]

I decided not to bend the frame or replace the seat rails to use the solo seat... instead I had Sean weld in a new tail section with a slight lip and cut me out a custom seat pan... I'm going to attempt to upholster it myself... yikes.

 

[natek]

The tail end and shocks...

 

[natek]

I decided I wanted to go with an old school look with the original rear fender so I had Sean bend out any imperfections, weld shut the original mounting holes and sand blast off the chrome...

 

[natek]

Custom 8" bars from VooDoo Vintage here in Austin...

 

[natek]

Seat pan...

 

[natek]

Progress so far...

 

[paulpops55]

Progress so far...

What are you doing with your original tank?

 

[natek]

No plans, was trying to decide if I was going to keep all the OEM painted parts as a set and sell them, part them out or keep them so the bike could have a stock look if I sold it... did you need a tank?

 

[650hcs]

whats up man, Me and my friend are both doing are first builds also and are located in Bastrop like 15 min off highway 71 from Austin. Im doing a 75 xs and hes doing a 72 xs. Check out are build threads on here, mine is 75 cafe build and his is 72cyclesandquads. We should meet up and go for a ride when we are all done.

 

[paulpops55]

No plans, was trying to decide if I was going to keep all the OEM painted parts as a set and sell them, part them out or keep them so the bike could have a stock look if I sold it... did you need a tank?

I may be interested in it if it's in better shape than what I have.

 

[C-Los SD]

I'm interested in your gas tank if it's still available.