PickleSlice
XS650 Addict
Inherited this '78 from my dad because he never had the time to get it going. So instead of letting it sit, he transferred the title to me. Since it's so far gone, I decided to go with a brat bobber. Love how low they look and they are just cool to me. He had it running, although it was not running when he gave it to me. I'm going to rebuild the engine, so I haven't worried about getting it running yet. Going to get the frame, electronics and everything else worked out, then rebuild the engine.
On to the pics!
The day I picked it up from Dad - 6/17/15
The BS38's were in desperate need of a rebuild, so I did so.
Before
After
Although after they were rebuilt, I bought a pair of BS34's with Uni's, so the BS38's are for sale.
I then purchased a PAMCO for it, and after getting the board installed, had to get the single coil mounted up. Cut off the stock dual coil mount and I am using ground clamps to hold the coil. Also test fitted my new Monstercraftsman alien tank.
Also removed the factory tank mounts while I was working in the area.
Making sure the coil fits under the Alien tank.
My dad has a buddy who has a fabrication shop, so I trailored it over to his place and got to cutting. This is all for the Brat build. I wanted to get the brat kit installed before I started wiring the bike up, so I can better plan my wire management.
So much measuring to make sure the seat pan was straight.
Since I weld just well enough to make popcorn, my dads friend handled that part.
The dude can weld
Welded in and smoothing out the welds. We did this twice to get a nice finish
Welding in the tank bungs...I wanted the tank as low as possible, so the bung was welded in right in front of the brat kit.
This is how it sits now. I have tons of parts in the back room, it's just a matter of me getting them put on. Lots of stuff from TC Bros, Monstercraftsman and Dime City Cycles.
Next step is to wire it up and rebuild the brakes.
On to the pics!
The day I picked it up from Dad - 6/17/15
The BS38's were in desperate need of a rebuild, so I did so.
Before
After
Although after they were rebuilt, I bought a pair of BS34's with Uni's, so the BS38's are for sale.
I then purchased a PAMCO for it, and after getting the board installed, had to get the single coil mounted up. Cut off the stock dual coil mount and I am using ground clamps to hold the coil. Also test fitted my new Monstercraftsman alien tank.
Also removed the factory tank mounts while I was working in the area.
Making sure the coil fits under the Alien tank.
My dad has a buddy who has a fabrication shop, so I trailored it over to his place and got to cutting. This is all for the Brat build. I wanted to get the brat kit installed before I started wiring the bike up, so I can better plan my wire management.
So much measuring to make sure the seat pan was straight.
Since I weld just well enough to make popcorn, my dads friend handled that part.
The dude can weld
Welded in and smoothing out the welds. We did this twice to get a nice finish
Welding in the tank bungs...I wanted the tank as low as possible, so the bung was welded in right in front of the brat kit.
This is how it sits now. I have tons of parts in the back room, it's just a matter of me getting them put on. Lots of stuff from TC Bros, Monstercraftsman and Dime City Cycles.
Next step is to wire it up and rebuild the brakes.