So I'm new here and figured I'd get to posting.
I'm looking to start my first project with an xs650 and am currently looking around for a candidate for sort of a bobber build.
I found a guy in my area selling a rolling chassis with a title for $1000. It has the frame with a TC bros hardtail welded on, wheels/tires, handlebars, forks, and a motor.
The guy told be the motor was from a good condition '77 that he parted out.... but it doesn't have the transmission.
My first impression is that this is a big negative. Is it possible to swap transmissions from other model years? How hard is it to find a transmission? It seems to me that at that point I'm going to have to just get a complete engine? I like the idea of getting something with the frame work I want already done.... but I know complete stock bikes can be had for the same price.
Anyways, as a complete newb to the xs650 realm I greatly appreciate the help!
I'm looking to start my first project with an xs650 and am currently looking around for a candidate for sort of a bobber build.
I found a guy in my area selling a rolling chassis with a title for $1000. It has the frame with a TC bros hardtail welded on, wheels/tires, handlebars, forks, and a motor.
The guy told be the motor was from a good condition '77 that he parted out.... but it doesn't have the transmission.
My first impression is that this is a big negative. Is it possible to swap transmissions from other model years? How hard is it to find a transmission? It seems to me that at that point I'm going to have to just get a complete engine? I like the idea of getting something with the frame work I want already done.... but I know complete stock bikes can be had for the same price.
Anyways, as a complete newb to the xs650 realm I greatly appreciate the help!