Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
Really good idea wicked clown. Now, problem is..mounting the seat so it looks good and doesn't have a fender bashing into it!?
And carrying a bit of luggage as well..
And carrying a bit of luggage as well..
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KentMoney
XS650 Addict
yah, i like that design a lot as well wickedclown, although I am not sure it suits the current build.
are you using Burly shocks?
are you using Burly shocks?
WickedKlown2
XS650 Enthusiast
Yes Sir those are Burly shocks 
I was trying to point out the connection spots and not really the strut design itself. I looked all over at how folks were connecting theirs for rear disk and all I could find was drum brake ( which seems much easier for setting up everything in the rear department ). I hope that you can find some inspiration from my trials and tribulations in rear fender struts for disk brakes ( it took me three tries and alot of 1/2" round stock until I settled on the design I posted ).
Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the end state of your project
I was trying to point out the connection spots and not really the strut design itself. I looked all over at how folks were connecting theirs for rear disk and all I could find was drum brake ( which seems much easier for setting up everything in the rear department
). I hope that you can find some inspiration from my trials and tribulations in rear fender struts for disk brakes ( it took me three tries and alot of 1/2" round stock until I settled on the design I posted ).Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the end state of your project
KentMoney
XS650 Addict
Thanks!
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jdizon
XS650 Guru
Got to ride my bike last night for the first time! started first kick. Smooth as silk
pregrid
XS650 Guru
No offence brother but is that as uncomfortable to ride as it looks? Oh shit! Congrats on the first ride!!
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Yeah riding position will take a while to get used to. It's actually more comfortable than it looks but I'll see when I put some miles in. Might switch out bars later on if it bothers me. Bike is intended to be a barhopper. Probably not going to take any long cruises.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
This is how she stands today. Going to enjoy her for a while before phase 2 starts. Teardown,paint and dress up to come. New wheels etc...
KentMoney
XS650 Addict
some more pics I took the other day.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Johnt3
Still learning...
I dig it man! What are you doing for paint?
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Thanks Man! Not really sure about the paint scheme yet. Just enjoy riding it for now. But when I really like the look of this particular bike.
Johnt3
Still learning...
How are those pipes sounding? Are they loud or are they LOUD?
What wheels are you thinkin' about putting on it?
What wheels are you thinkin' about putting on it?
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Check out this video made by Pandemonium Choppers. I purchased this from them. They're called hotrod pipes and just love the sound. They are pretty loud. My neighbors love me haha
In terms of the wheels. I was thinking spoked. Either 2 16 inch for front/back or 2 19's front/back and the last combo I was thinking 16 back and 23 up front. We'll see
In terms of the wheels. I was thinking spoked. Either 2 16 inch for front/back or 2 19's front/back and the last combo I was thinking 16 back and 23 up front. We'll see
Johnt3
Still learning...
Sounds good dude.I'm sure your neighbors do love ya.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
I have these customized mags I was planning on using but think spokes would suit the bike better.
Johnt3
Still learning...
I like those mags with white walls,but yeah spoked wheels would look better on your bike.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Going to use the rear mags with white-walls and putting 21" black spoked rims up front.
Johnt3
Still learning...
Cool. Yeah the 16" rear with 21" up front will look good. I'm sticking with the mags on mine. Cheaper and I've already bought a new front tire.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Installed clip ons for a better riding position and a headlight fairing.
