Tdgbigfoot
XS650 New Member
Hello everybody. I'm building my first bike here. And I could really use some help. After a little look online, it seemed obvious this was the place to look for it!
I've had bikes, and worked plenty on small engines/cars. But this I my first time doing this much building with a bike, and there's a bunch of small spots that I'm stuck on, for lack of knowledge. Help me out if you can!
Bike info-
75? XS650 motor.
Brand new mikunis, not the reproduction types.
Straight pipes custom configured exhaust.
Frame -? Custom cut/welded. Has been all made to bolt to motor/suspension/exhaust perfectly.
Drum brakes, spoke rims and brand new rubber.
Homemade kz style bars.
Ok, so basically I got this bike build in trade for a snowmobile. The guy I got it from spent a few years getting everything together for the bike, making it ready to be unique. Lost interest, and here I am with a 90% all here project. I just need to assemble it.
So far I've finished the frame, meaning paint and all welds. The rear end has a custom plate and air shock.
I am in need of several things, ill list later- has slowed me down a little.
I need help with pictures/explanations of putting wheels on- proper bearings/bushings/end caps, main axle bolts.
Front end- how to attach hub to shocks, bearings I need for steering stem.
Front drum brake assembly, specifically how the linkage goes.
How to make/find a chain tensioner, and put it on the bike.
On the motor, above carbs, two large outlets for hoses of some sort- what are they and where do they go?
Motor is kickstart. But on the bottom, looks like a starter? Or this an alternator?
I do need a wiring diagram, but I think I saw a discussion on here about one, ill check that out.
Where is the oil filter on this motor? Have a new one to put in.
Some insight/opinions on cutting and attaching fenders, have two old school ones to work with.
I will upload pictures, if there are people willing to help me.
List of parts I need, at the moment-
Wiring harness could just pretty much make one myself tho)
Brake cables
Clutch cable
Petcock
Air filters
All shifting linkage/foot pegs
Kickstand spring
Top nut for steering stem
Main swing arm bolt & all amenities
Exhaust/intake gaskets
All necessary bushings/beatings for axles and steering stem
I know I kinda danced all over the place with this, but I just am very unbalanced with so many parts of this build I don't know where to start. Hopefully somebody can help me out here! I would be glad to converse personally via email or whatever with someone if they're particularly inclined to help me out.
Cheers!
Tdg
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I've had bikes, and worked plenty on small engines/cars. But this I my first time doing this much building with a bike, and there's a bunch of small spots that I'm stuck on, for lack of knowledge. Help me out if you can!
Bike info-
75? XS650 motor.
Brand new mikunis, not the reproduction types.
Straight pipes custom configured exhaust.
Frame -? Custom cut/welded. Has been all made to bolt to motor/suspension/exhaust perfectly.
Drum brakes, spoke rims and brand new rubber.
Homemade kz style bars.
Ok, so basically I got this bike build in trade for a snowmobile. The guy I got it from spent a few years getting everything together for the bike, making it ready to be unique. Lost interest, and here I am with a 90% all here project. I just need to assemble it.
So far I've finished the frame, meaning paint and all welds. The rear end has a custom plate and air shock.
I am in need of several things, ill list later- has slowed me down a little.
I need help with pictures/explanations of putting wheels on- proper bearings/bushings/end caps, main axle bolts.
Front end- how to attach hub to shocks, bearings I need for steering stem.
Front drum brake assembly, specifically how the linkage goes.
How to make/find a chain tensioner, and put it on the bike.
On the motor, above carbs, two large outlets for hoses of some sort- what are they and where do they go?
Motor is kickstart. But on the bottom, looks like a starter? Or this an alternator?
I do need a wiring diagram, but I think I saw a discussion on here about one, ill check that out.
Where is the oil filter on this motor? Have a new one to put in.
Some insight/opinions on cutting and attaching fenders, have two old school ones to work with.
I will upload pictures, if there are people willing to help me.
List of parts I need, at the moment-
Wiring harness could just pretty much make one myself tho)
Brake cables
Clutch cable
Petcock
Air filters
All shifting linkage/foot pegs
Kickstand spring
Top nut for steering stem
Main swing arm bolt & all amenities
Exhaust/intake gaskets
All necessary bushings/beatings for axles and steering stem
I know I kinda danced all over the place with this, but I just am very unbalanced with so many parts of this build I don't know where to start. Hopefully somebody can help me out here! I would be glad to converse personally via email or whatever with someone if they're particularly inclined to help me out.
Cheers!
Tdg
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