1974 XS650 beginning stages

[jf6933]

I can't wait to get started

 

[RFeng]

Congrats! Is it currently running well? What are your plans?

 

[jf6933]

Ha no it's not running at all. It will be a complete tear down and rebuild. Planning on a 3 year build with my 13 year old son. He wants to hard tail it. This will be our first build so I'll be on this forum a lot. First things first is I need to find a good location to build a lift. My back is not the greatest anymore so I'd like to work on it off the ground. Also need ideas on an engine stand.

 

[angus67]

if the pipes aren't rusted out, let me know if you don't want them.

 

[5twins]

If you have access to a welder, a simple stand can be constructed out of angle iron. I've built several and they work well .....

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=703

..... and for moving it around, the little $7.99 moving dolly from HF works great .....

 

[jf6933]

Cool thanks for the idea 5twins