Hello, from West Virginia!

[Rush2112]

Hello my name is Mark, I live in Harper's Ferry WV, and have been reading and watching

this forum for quite some time. I have been a big a fan of British bikes, since i was in my

early 20's (used to ride a BSA). My

son Kennedy, is now 16, and wants get on two

wheels. Have been working hard to find a project we can both work on, and finally

stumbled upon the magical world of XS 650's. So a few days ago we signed up to Irish

Prick's bike build-off in the rider class. And last night we drove to Baltimore, MD, and

we pick up a 1982 XS 650 basket case...I'm not a bike mechanic by any means, but i

have wrenched at a Chrysler dealership for 20 years (thank god i don't do that any

more). I'm now involved in green energy field working on large generators. Here is the

bike...

Thanks for reading hope to hear from you guys!

 

[visimpact]

Welcome to the forum and the xs world. Great people here with a lot of knowledge.

 

[Johnt3]

Welcome Rush2112.What are your plans for the bike?

 

[Rush2112]

Our plan is a brat/bobber project........

1.) main goal is to keep the rear suspension

2.) Stretch it a little bit (he's pretty tall..........)

3.) really loud pipes! that's all we got! LOL

 

[burns]

you've got dual discs and wire wheels, you might consider a Britty cafe look

 

[BruceDeuce]

Hi from NJ!

 

[Rush2112]

I'm thinking of possibly selling the dual disc set up?
haven't made my mind up.....

 

[Purplezinger]

Looks like someone had way too many beers and rattle cans. Fortunately it will clean up.

 

[scabber]

Welcome. Nice town Harpers Ferry. Been there a few times on my bike. Great starting point for a brat bike.