1980 XS650 Project

[Hoffo]

Hello there, I happened across a neglected project and got bit by the build bug. This will be my second build.
The 650 frame is hardtailed, it has a welded swing arm. I have ordered an Ardtail for it.
I have a couple 3 gallon peanut tanks kickin around, but I think they might be too big..

I also have a bin of parts that came with it. I will be sorting through them and seein what is needed..
Lookin forward to this venture..

 

[Hoffo]

Does the king sporty tank look too big?

 

[Hoffo]

Waiting for some 10" narrow apes to come in. still waiting on the ardcore Hardtail. been more than 5 weeks, Im getting anxious.. once the hardtail is done, I am going to take the motor out, do some polishing and get set up to do a remote oil filter modification.

 

[Hoffo]

still waiting for the Brown Van..

 

[Hoffo]

So the brown Van came today and left a note on the door. Seems I owe an additional 125 in brokerage fees for the hardtail.... so, tomorrow I wait for the van.. Im stoked!!!

 

[Hoffo]

UPS man showed up today...

 

[Hoffo]

after inspection. the unit seems to be of great quality.. there is some shipping damage though.. slight.. but, I will be making a few calls to see if its going to be an issue...

the backbone slot is out of round.

I am so stoked!!!

 

[Hoffo]

and heres a shot of the girl and her rear end job...

 

[Hoffo]

The kiddos are gone next week, and I am bringing it into the living room for dismantling..

 

[Johnt3]

Good luck on your build Hoffo! Yeah that ardcore tail will be a great improvement. I wouldn't worry about that backbone slot. Make sure you get some pics of your progress.

 

[Hoffo]

So the weather cooperated today.. only -2, so I started the teardown

 

[Hoffo]

Progress was slow today.. but heres where I am at.

the bike was partially torndown when I got it, I have a question about the top triple tree..
pictured below, what are these holes for?

 

[jeffh]

That's is what the speedo/tac bolt up to most people cout them and do away with them

 

[Johnt3]

Gettin' there. Are you going to use the mag wheels for your build? I'm using the factory gauges, just cleaned them up.

 

[Hoffo]

Im going to use as much of the stock parts as possible. I do want to go with some spoked rims eventually.. as well as rear disc brakes.. taking this apart I noticed the front wheel was mounted backwards..

 

[Johnt3]

Backwards? Looked like it was mounted correct to me.

 

[Hoffo]

directional treads. the arrow was pointing the wrong way, I should have stated that.. instead of backwards.

 

[Johnt3]

Gotcha. Yeah I'll be using the mag wheels on mine.Cheaper the better.

 

[Hoffo]

i will be doing an oil mod of somesort though, was hoping to do an external oil filter, but after searching the site. i may just go with the oil filter mod from mikesxs.

 

[Hoffo]

Just spoke with a buddy, going to get this chopped and welded over the holidays.. So I have a set of mini apes that I need to widen an inch in the center where it gets clamped to the risers, I plan on running the wires through the bars.