Greenmachine
XS650 Enthusiast
Looking at buying an xs650 to build as a bobber/chopper. I have heard it is quite a fun job registering modified bikes here and advice given to me is to by an australian complianced frame or full bike. I havn't been able to find any cheap starter bikes to strip down yet, they range from around $2000 for arusted out heap to $6500 for a great condition bike.
I have come across this rolling frame that I think will be perfect as the frame has already been raked, has extended forks, sprtster tank and has had a bratstyle lowered seat and still runs rear shocks which suits me as I have a bad back. I love the hardtail look but with my bad back it would not be practical and I want something I could cruise on all day instead of only being able to handle an hour of riding untill my spine falls apart!
Anyway this guy is holding onto the bike for me untill I come up with the cash which hopefully won't be far away ( got to sell a dirt bike first, Missus's rules!)
Here is a pic of what I will have to play with and hopefully continue keeping you up to date with my progress.
Note. seat is not mounted and doesnt come with bike.
I have come across this rolling frame that I think will be perfect as the frame has already been raked, has extended forks, sprtster tank and has had a bratstyle lowered seat and still runs rear shocks which suits me as I have a bad back. I love the hardtail look but with my bad back it would not be practical and I want something I could cruise on all day instead of only being able to handle an hour of riding untill my spine falls apart!
Anyway this guy is holding onto the bike for me untill I come up with the cash which hopefully won't be far away ( got to sell a dirt bike first, Missus's rules!)
Here is a pic of what I will have to play with and hopefully continue keeping you up to date with my progress.
Note. seat is not mounted and doesnt come with bike.