So I've been doing some work on the bike lately. Decided to change the style to a swingarm bobber style. Jdizon actually created a very similar bike to whats in my head before I could do much to mine, so kudos to a great build!! I'm trying to keep this as budget as I can.
Recently I've:
received a 19" rear wheel conversion and drilled that wheel for speed holes.
Received a twin brembo caliper kit, but will likely use one up front and one in the rear.
Scored a very clean set of EX500 carbs off ebay (probably go this route)
Picked up a set of PWK carbs from a member here.
Peanut tank from e-bay.
Glass bead blasted the entire engine, still have the cases to finish as the clear coat was pretty strong at the time. Everything came out VERY nice. Still might paint a thing or two for a little contrast.
Disassembled the motor and will get to working on that after I inspect all bearings and components.
I'll be upgrading the 5th gear, no re-phase, might weld the journals, likely do a cam regrind (xs1 specs), cylinder head port cleanup at home, valve job, ALL new seals and gaskets, 520 chain conversion, hopefully keep the same bore (read budget above), hydraulic clutch, new cam chain and guides, thin head gasket, Pamco, PMA, small battery (wanted to do the cap, but I already have this 4 cell batt), side oil cooler, Heiden sump filter, etc.
Added the swingarm brace.
Need to install bronze swingarm bushings & tapered head bearings.
Got some "z" bars from e-bay (
http://tinyurl.com/llsmzyn)
Going to mount my vapor dash to the bike since I already have it and it's small.
HHB headlight mount.
Rebuild and lower front forks with progressive springs.
Progressive rear shocks, ~11" or so.
VI brat kit.
New neck brace, clean up the frame, remove center stand, shave as much weight as possible, yada yada.
Long list of stuff, but it's going to be fun!!!
My propane heater is running at full steam just to get parts warm enough to get a coat of paint on!! Oh well, at least we had all the rain.
