eyewinder
XS650 Enthusiast
Won't be attending the GBR either... Have a way to go before my bike is back on the road. It was last plated in 1986 and hasn't run in a long time. Still need to get my license too! Haha
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First build - 1983 xs650 gravel bike
- Thread starter Stardust83
- Start date
Won't be attending the GBR either... Have a way to go before my bike is back on the road. It was last plated in 1986 and hasn't run in a long time. Still need to get my license too! Haha
Stardust83
XS650 Enthusiast
Just a quick update. Not much time spent on prep this week but got the old tires off and took a look at the rims, I think they will clean up well. Ordered tires - going with Shinko 705's They are an 80/20 tire.
OK, I give - what is/was the GBR?
I think it's this lakeview: https://www.facebook.com/GBR-The-Georgian-Bay-Run-509865909056206/
Glad I missed it, not really into zombies, skulls or camping - and 500 k days with a bunch of young hot shots whose enthusiam might be stronger than their riding etiquette.
Hyde
XS650 Addict
It's a pretty rad run but certainly not pegged to a buncha young hot shots / zombies / skulls. Ages range from 1 end to the other just like the bikes. Routes are phenomenal with some of the best Ontario riding out there. To each their own I suppose.
Stardust83
XS650 Enthusiast
Motolanna swingarm - 3.5 kg
rims and Shinko 705 tires - they are a 80/20 tire
I sorted out some parts, gave the rims an initial clean; sending hubs out new week for blasting. Next week time to give the engine a clean for top end rebuild. Enjoying my time and nice to see things coming together.
9226356
XS650 Enthusiast
Stardust83
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi, updating this project.
Well you know sh*t happens. I bought another project bike - a 72 with 14000 km on it, garage find.
PO modified the bike for cafe racer but no major cuts to the frame, only unwanted tabs. Starter removed drag bars, braided front brake line, foam filters and Supertrapp mufflers. Shortened front and rear fender, new chain, and sprockets. Tank professionally painted.
So to complicate things further I bought a 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage and I am selling my Triumph Speed Triple.
I am going on vacation mid month so not enough time to decide my direction. I'm leaning on getting this new project bike running smoothly and support the cafe build to get bike certified, insured for the spring & ride the hell out of it!
I know you want pictures; these will be posted when I move on with this project.
cheers
-Bob
Well you know sh*t happens. I bought another project bike - a 72 with 14000 km on it, garage find.
PO modified the bike for cafe racer but no major cuts to the frame, only unwanted tabs. Starter removed drag bars, braided front brake line, foam filters and Supertrapp mufflers. Shortened front and rear fender, new chain, and sprockets. Tank professionally painted.
So to complicate things further I bought a 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage and I am selling my Triumph Speed Triple.
I am going on vacation mid month so not enough time to decide my direction. I'm leaning on getting this new project bike running smoothly and support the cafe build to get bike certified, insured for the spring & ride the hell out of it!
I know you want pictures; these will be posted when I move on with this project.
cheers
-Bob
Hyde
XS650 Addict
Heh so many projects, so little time. Looking forward to some pics man!
Stardust83
XS650 Enthusiast
Hello all: just updating this build thread. I sold my Triumph Speed Triple and the 83 xs650 gravel bike project. I purchased a 74 Yamaha XS650 Street Tracker.
I am closing this thread and will be starting a new one in The Garage forum shortly. Cheers -Bob
rick1956
Just a regular guy.
This reminds me of an annual thing my brother and I did many years ago, along with other hearty souls that ventured out with us. We'd sit down with our cordless drill/drivers and install a small, hex-head sheet metal screw into each of the knobs on our dirt-bike tires. The next day (Christmas eve day) we'd be up in the foothills of the Cascade mountains, tearing through the terrain. Our bikes were practically unstoppable. We could dump the clutch on solid, glare ice, and do wheelies with rooster-tails. Good memories.
I love it !!
I'm staring at my drill/driver as I type this.......
Yes 3 per knob. Great fun back in the day!
