phil1rowe4
XS650 Addict
Hi,
Thanks for all your comments.
I kind of agree about the exhaust headers, but they're growing on me.
They were the first thing i had done to the bike (maybe prematurely) and despite giving the exhaust shop photos of what I wanted (including headers aligned to the frame ) they came up with these. They have more of a 1970s chopper look and have some other `features` that I didnt want. I complained and we agreed that they would change them at a later time, when I obtained some other parts (reversion cones etc.).
Apart from sticking out too far (first horizontal section is too long) I'm starting to like the vertical down section as its a bit different. I'm going to get the horizontal sections shortened to bring the headers closer to the frame but keep the vertical down tubes.
I also agree that the red frame might be too much red.
Regarding the tank, its a shame that it doesnt fit as is, but I accepted the risk when I bought it (despite having the measurements) and we`re all about creating a custom bike here. Just needs a small adjustment to fit well.
Thanks for all your comments.
I kind of agree about the exhaust headers, but they're growing on me.
They were the first thing i had done to the bike (maybe prematurely) and despite giving the exhaust shop photos of what I wanted (including headers aligned to the frame ) they came up with these. They have more of a 1970s chopper look and have some other `features` that I didnt want. I complained and we agreed that they would change them at a later time, when I obtained some other parts (reversion cones etc.).
Apart from sticking out too far (first horizontal section is too long) I'm starting to like the vertical down section as its a bit different. I'm going to get the horizontal sections shortened to bring the headers closer to the frame but keep the vertical down tubes.
I also agree that the red frame might be too much red.
Regarding the tank, its a shame that it doesnt fit as is, but I accepted the risk when I bought it (despite having the measurements) and we`re all about creating a custom bike here. Just needs a small adjustment to fit well.