April XSOTM Resto-mod nominations and discussion

[gggGary]

Welcome to the April XSOTM nomination.

This month it's a resto-mod contest. bikes lightly modified to suit the way YOU like to see and ride em.

Here's how it works:
First, someone "nominates" a bike they'd like to see in this month's competition, Next, someone else "seconds" the nomination. Lastly, the owner accepts the nomination and they are in the competition.
First 5 bikes nominated, seconded, and accepted will be entered in the contest/poll.
Please only one nomination or second per member this month.

You can't nominate yourself, BUT you're encouraged to post your bike and description here for someone to else to nominate.

Nominees must be active members (logged in within the last month) and have at least 10 posts.

-- Nominators must post a photo.
Anyone is allowed (encouraged) to post and talk about the bikes, what they like, and ask questions like: What is a resto-mod???

If you make a nomination please let the bike owner know so they can follow the thread, post pictures, links to build threads, accept etc.

 

[Hoperator]

Not sure if I understand the category but if I have it right I nominate bcthomas.

 

[gggGary]

Looks to me like you have the idea...........

 

[arod_1]

I'm a new guy, but I have to second bcthomas. Everything about that picture is cool. From the paint on the floor to the paneling on the walls and the overflowing toolbox. Oh yeah, the bike is slick too! Is that an invisible front rotor?

 

[weekendrider]

I nominate TeeCat.
This picture is from the early days?
More shots in this thread.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2787

 

[gggGary]

Yeah, T cat's bike That's a resto mod! Like the judge said about pornography: I know it when I see it.

 

[GeorgeKillianLett]

I second TeeCat!

 

[SINKING78]

Can we maybe not see everyone nominating their own bikes this month?

 

[weekendrider]

Welcome to the April XSOTM nomination.

This month it's a resto-mod contest. bikes lightly modified to suit the way YOU like to see and ride em.

Here's how it works:
First, someone "nominates" a bike they'd like to see in this month's competition, Next, someone else "seconds" the nomination. Lastly, the owner accepts the nomination and they are in the competition.
First 5 bikes nominated, seconded, and accepted will be entered in the contest/poll.
Please only one nomination or second per member this month.

You can't nominate yourself, BUT you're encouraged to post your bike and description here for someone to else to nominate.
Nominees must be active members (logged in within the last month) and have at least 10 posts.

-- Nominators must post a photo.
Anyone is allowed (encouraged) to post and talk about the bikes, what they like, and ask questions like: What is a resto-mod???

If you make a nomination please let the bike owner know so they can follow the thread, post pictures, links to build threads, accept etc.

(+1 )sinking78, it has been addressed.
Maybe larger type and color will help (them) .

 

[TeeCat]

Thanks, guys! I'm honored, indeed, and I humbly accept!

And thanks, wr and George, for the taps on the shoulder... I have been busy with spring chores and have not been paying attention. A few more pics in current trim on the way shortly.

TC

Edit:

Guys, below are some pics in current trim, taken today after I brought her back from running some fresh 20W-50 Valvoline synth in. Also, here is her work list since August 2007, when I brought her home in a pretty forlorn state in the back of a buddy's pickup and came here (well, the precursor forum to here) in a bewildered panic... I think it's pretty much up to date for the moment:

Aesthetics/Function/Handling

- new tires (Kenda Challenger Sport)
- new clubman bars
- new cafe/solo saddle
- pillion pegs removed
- new reverse cone "shorty" mufflers w/handmade custom fitted aluminum hangers
- new cafe/bobber tail light/tag frame combo (NOTE: Due to damage to rear fender and tail light/tag combo (Feb '12), bobbed existing fender and installed Mike's tail light/tag combo #11-2342.)
- installed billet bungee knobs (re-purposed swingarm spools) on rear fender/bungee net
- new grips
- new Napoleon trapezoidal bar-end mirrors
- new XS Performance cam-end and alternator covers
- matte polished fork lowers and rear hub
- re-blacked left/right engine case covers
- wrapped exhaust headers
- installed heat resistant covers on plug wires/caps
- replaced all peg/shifter/kick rubbers
- replaced fuel tank rear rubber mount
- black leather tool roll (mounted forward of saddle bumstop) containing CruzTools road kit/incidentals
- ShockSox road bike fork seal dust covers (black)
- painted rear brake stabilizer arm and actuator rod Rustoleum Aluminum
- National Cycle flyscreen
- handmade aluminum gauge visors
- handmade aluminum crank case (top) reflector plate

Electrical

- replaced brake light switch - front
- replaced brake light switch - rear
- replaced brushes
- new PAMCO electronic ignition trigger/dual point coil/wires/caps/iridium plugs (NOTE: Due to unexplained failure of Mike's coil #17-6803 (Jan '12), replaced it with Mike's #17-6822, with less voltage, but smaller and with built-in, rearward-facing wires. Also reverted to stock NGK plugs w/stock gap of .028).
- installed bar-mounted voltage gauge
- new solid state regulator/rectifier
- new sealed AGM battery
- replaced grommets in headlamp bucket
- properly installed (soldered/heatshrunk) poorly installed 20 amp blade-type main fuse
- replaced broken '77 hi-/low-beam, horn, turn signal control switch with new '77 switch
- installed Bike Master short-stalk turn signals w/custom brackets front and rear
- 552 signal flasher relay

Mechanical/Fuel/Lubrication

- new left/right fuel tank petcocks
- replaced crankshaft seal
- replaced output shaft seal
- replaced all cables
- cleaned (multiple times) and synched carbs, set float height
- replaced needle/seat combos in both carbs
- new clear fuel line with in-line conical fuel filters
- replaced Advance Timing Unit, serviced rod
- replaced clutch actuator unit (includes worm gear)
- replaced clutch lever and perch (summer '11)
- new intake manifolds
- replaced phillips screws in carb bowls with allen heads for on-bike bowl-removal
- new XS Performance pod air filters
- replaced stock upper oil filter with billet aluminum XS Performance oil cooler/filter
- replaced sump filter
- installed reed breather valve, hose, and filter for creation/maintenance of crankcase vacuum and minimization of oil leaks
- replaced oil plug copper crush washers
- replaced missing cork ring for timing chain dome cover
- added rare earth magnets to outside of fuel tank, just forward of petcocks, to minimize migration of metallic sediment into fuel system
- see front brake rehab (below)
- added RR dipstick oil temperature gauge
- re-torqued cylinder head/replaced notoriously weak OEM rubber coated washers (under four outer acorn nuts) with brass, as well as under inner four. Remainder were replaced with Grade 8 steel washers. (January 2012)
- replaced leaking timing chain adjuster case gasket, removed black paint from case, inspected adjuster mechanism (exhibited little to no wear on idler wheel or plastic traveler) (April 2012)

-------------------------------------
October 2010 - Mikuni VM 36mm RS Single Carb Conversion Project (installation/dial-in):

- Wiseguy Customs 2-into-1 chrome ceramic-coated intake manifold (cafe/tracker configuration)
- air screw currently @1 turn out
- main air correction jet in intake bell: removed
- pilot jet: 25
- main jet: 200
- 159-P8 needle jet/6F9 needle (clip in middle slot)
- left side cover modified to accommodate single carb
- Mike's XS oval pod filter w/ custom aluminum air shroud
- single in-line Purolator F10024 (one-piece, all metal) fuel filter (January 2012; replaces easily damaged plastic conical fuel filters)
- Motion-Pro 1/4" fuel line

August 2011 - Front Brake Rehab:

- New stock-type master cylinder (Mike's XS)
- New upper/lower hoses (Mike's XS)
- Rebuilt original caliper with seal kit from Mike's XS; repainted w/gloss black caliper paint

 

[SINKING78]

Well....IM NOT FUCKING STUPID. I get that rules have been laid out, I do. BUT, Last month everyone was like " hey I'll toss mine in there" and everyone SELF-NOMINATED themselves and the "rules where the same." It was just a suggestion, WEEKENDRIDER.
Was my text clear enough or do I need to write it in crayon so YOU can read it.

 

[gggGary]

Duly noted, rules were emphasized/clarified this month. Self promotion is allowed encouraged even, self nomination isn't. Can we relax guys? It's all good and we are trying to keep it simple, easy, fun.

 

[weekendrider]

@ sinking78,
It did get out of line with the self nominations. Even though the rules for being in the contest were there. I thought the contest was going a little slow so asked about mutiple nominations(not addressed in the rules). That was tried and well........ Now we have it in the rules.
Didn't realize how it came across till you pointed it out. My bad. Edited.

@TeeCat
She is "sure nuff" purty.
I'm still looking at the pics and your list.
Are the plug wire insulators listed? And what is it?

 

[SINKING78]

Gloves down.

Last month's' XSOTM was kind of a let down to me because; part of the charm of being nominated is for your peers to recommend your ride. I know you can hang your hat in the wind and get a nom but (to me) I would just like to see the 100's of folks on here come up with 5 bikes... I think every month being a different style of XS might be making that harder to achieve. 2cents.

and yes, TeeCats bike is dope!

 

[TeeCat]

Hi again, guys.

Thank you, wr and sinking.

wr, to answer you question about the wire insulators:

- installed heat resistant covers on plug wires

If I recall correctly, they are Insul-Boots by Heatshield Products. I got them at Advance Auto. They appear to be essentially the same material/weave as exhaust wrap, but are a tad "glossier", as if coated. I find that they're useful in keeping the wires protected from the outermost projection of the head.

TC

 

[racerdave]

I feel a resto-mod should at least have the original tank from a XS650. Reasoning being the tank and motor are the 2 most visual items on a bike. Side covers?, maybe? Can that be clarified?

 

[gggGary]

I feel a resto-mod should at least have the original tank from a XS650. Reasoning being the tank and motor are the 2 most visual items on a bike. Side covers?, maybe? Can that be clarified?

Nope, can't clarify it.
But nominate a bike and we can talk about it.

 

[Downeaster]

You can't nominate yourself, BUT you're encouraged to post your bike and description here for someone to else to nominate.

On the off chance my post offended last month, I "tossed mine in there" last by posting a picture (as mentioned in the rules). The word "nomination" did not appear anywhere in my post.

I chose to do that as the thread had been up for a couple of days with no takers. Shortly thereafter, much nicer examples appeared and were duly nominated and life went on.

 

[SCHMEEL]

I have a resto/mod if someone wants to nominate it. Original tank also

 

[gggGary]

Here's a pic of SCHMEEL's bike

Feel free to tell us more about your bike SCHMEEL