1st XS650 Build

[ChopperRobb]

Here's the very beginning of my build. Mocking up tank, cut and weld drop seat...next to locate and weld shock mounts and cut a few more tabs and such.

 

[ChopperRobb]

well...today was able to do a little choppin'...cut off passenger peg mounts, but alas, somethings just shouldn't get chopped (can't believe I'M saying that) so I left the part of the right side pass peg mount that holds the rear brake light switch and return spring for the rear brake pedal (couldn't think of a better way to mount the rear brake light switch, so I left it there). Other than that I did some grinding to clean up the cuts.

 

[alfredo]

Welcome from Newport News. There are more than a few Virginia xs650 people on this forum.

 

[ChopperRobb]

Thanx Alfredo..we should grab a brew and talk shop sometime.

 

[Morgue13]

welcome!

 

[ChopperRobb]

thanx morgue13.

 

[ChopperRobb]

cleaned all the cuts and grinds...fitted tank for placement and cut and mocked up shock mounts.

 

[Ghetto]

I would level the swingarm and move the tabs up or if the tabs are going there get some shorter shocks and get the SA higher.

 

[ChopperRobb]

Ghetto, yeah eventually shorter shocks are in order...but for now my budget requires that money elsewhere...

 

[ChopperRobb]

More stuff done today...shaved forks...a little finishing left to do and then powdercoat

 

[alfredo]

Looking good.

 

[ChopperRobb]

Polished lowers, booted em', welded up the shock tabs for rear, lowered forks 2", started on a pattern for a seat pan...can't remember if I forgot anything...oh, and have my little helper holdin' the shocks for the pic...cool kid...

 

[ChopperRobb]

I hate swingarm bushings!!!!

 

[ChopperRobb]

Swingarm bushings out, laced and trued rear wheel with mikes stainless spokes...next to throw engine back in frame for tank fitment/drilling, battery fitment, coil mount, etc. Then weld all tabs/mounts and get the frame powder coated...pics to come....

 

[Travis]

Sounds like it's coming along well. Keep up the good work.

 

[ChopperRobb]

wheels trued..at least the rear

 

[ChopperRobb]

Well...it's been a bit since I've updated this...things have been moving slowly as I stare at the project and get ideas...but today I got some work done. Designed a set of forward controls based a set 'missle150' built for himself. I modified it some to fit my needs and use less hardware. Anywho..here's a pic of today's progress...

 

[ChopperRobb]

So....I had to bite the freakin bullet and get a lowbrow wassell tank. The old wassell I had just wasn't cuttin it style wise. So... I also got the seat pan done today and monday will weld up the tabs and support and get to foaming and material. Here's the pics of the day...

 

[ChopperRobb]

So, got my stuff back from the machinist (wish I had a lathe) Anywho...controls are coming along and ready for welding, etc. Here's a few pics...

 

[ChopperRobb]

It's been a little while since I've updated this...controls are all welded up and ready for paint/powdercoat...tank bungs are welded in frame and on tank tabs with a leather washer between metal...and converting to foot clutch hand shift thanks to Irish prick...I'll get pics up soon...and more to come...might even have a special surprise offering to all xs forum members...stay tuned...