maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks, i wasn't going to run one but after reading the controversial threads all over here about the goods and bads, nobody seems to have an answer. So i figured if I can make it look better than stock I'll run one.
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maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Wow thanks!
Words like those mean a lot to me, definitely gives more motivation.
I just can't wait to ride, this WI winter is getting old
Words like those mean a lot to me, definitely gives more motivation.
I just can't wait to ride, this WI winter is getting old
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Here's what i got done today.
Turned a peg to mount a shorter spring on the kick stand.
The extension to catch it with your boot
Up and tucked away
Oil tank. It's upside down, you can see the mounts that get welded to the frame and the bolts/nuts are for the pma reg to mount on the bottom.
Bolted down
Installed
Pma on
Tail light mount
Side view
On the fender
Turned a peg to mount a shorter spring on the kick stand.
The extension to catch it with your boot
Up and tucked away
Oil tank. It's upside down, you can see the mounts that get welded to the frame and the bolts/nuts are for the pma reg to mount on the bottom.
Bolted down
Installed
Pma on
Tail light mount
Side view
On the fender
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Got the carbs from Rick today!
Worth every penny and then some!
I don't know the last time this motor has been ran. I threw new rings gaskets and seals in it and pamco/pma. Fired right up 3rd kick and idled nearly perfect without being timed. That is until oil started leaking out the side cover. I have a leak from the clutch rod seal, which i replaced but must have cut when i installed it.
Worth every penny and then some!
I don't know the last time this motor has been ran. I threw new rings gaskets and seals in it and pamco/pma. Fired right up 3rd kick and idled nearly perfect without being timed. That is until oil started leaking out the side cover. I have a leak from the clutch rod seal, which i replaced but must have cut when i installed it.
Johnt3
Still learning...
Carbs look good.
Glad to hear your engine started up for ya.Feels good don't it? How did your pipes sound man?
Oil leaks suck,it didn't want you to get spoiled.
Glad to hear your engine started up for ya.Feels good don't it? How did your pipes sound man?Oil leaks suck,it didn't want you to get spoiled.
Tron
Bearded Sheep Whisperer
Dang this build is radness.. Loving the tail light!
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks guys.
Pipes sounded great for the short while i was able to run it.
Definitely more quiet than i was expecting. I think the length helps with that.
Pipes sounded great for the short while i was able to run it.
Definitely more quiet than i was expecting. I think the length helps with that.
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Got a new push rod seal in. She runs like a dream. The pipes have a super nice tone to them as well.
I had to add another rod on each side of the fender to keep vibes down. I was thinking i was going to needone anyways, thought I'd try it without.
Got it timed and Ricks carbs seemed to be spot on for now.
I have a few more pictures that I'll get up.
Right now it's broke down for paint. Pipes are at Jethot getting ceramic coated. Paint and powder will be dropped of Monday. She's getting close. I hope to have it all together when i get the parts back in about a week and a half.
I had to add another rod on each side of the fender to keep vibes down. I was thinking i was going to needone anyways, thought I'd try it without.
Got it timed and Ricks carbs seemed to be spot on for now.
I have a few more pictures that I'll get up.
Right now it's broke down for paint. Pipes are at Jethot getting ceramic coated. Paint and powder will be dropped of Monday. She's getting close. I hope to have it all together when i get the parts back in about a week and a half.
itrguy
XS650 Addict
What a beautiful bike, great job!!
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Johnt3
Still learning...
That's cool man!Glad to hear you got your parts out. Can't wait to see what she looks like when you get her back together.
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Christmas in March.
The frame and other parts are actually a cream, not white.
The frame and other parts are actually a cream, not white.
Johnt3
Still learning...
Nice!! What are you waiting for dude? Get to work.
Maxx650
XS650 Addict
Great color choice mate!
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Wait till you see the tins 
I'm waiting on the right side engine cover to get back from the painter so i can get the motor in the frame.
(I powdercoated the left.)
And also the forks.
Can't get too far without those.
In the mean time I'll get the calipers rebuilt and assembled.
Pipes are on their way back from jet hot
I'm waiting on the right side engine cover to get back from the painter so i can get the motor in the frame.
(I powdercoated the left.)
And also the forks.
Can't get too far without those.
In the mean time I'll get the calipers rebuilt and assembled.
Pipes are on their way back from jet hot
maas562
XS650 Enthusiast
Well, it's really coming together. I'm about as far as i can go until the pipes get here.
Here's a bunch more pics.
Belt drive, gma controls.
Being a metalic paint, it's very hard to show the true shade from a camera since it's constantly changing. You can tell each photo almost looks a little different. Some darker, some lighter, some almost copper, but they are in fact all the same color. Out in the sun these will look entirely different than they do inside. I'm in love with this color.
This build is dedicated to my grandfather who passed away last November. I started the build in August and wish he was here to see the end result. Also without the tools and machines i inherited/purchased from him, i would not have been able to build this bike to what it is.
Here's a bunch more pics.
Belt drive, gma controls.
Being a metalic paint, it's very hard to show the true shade from a camera since it's constantly changing. You can tell each photo almost looks a little different. Some darker, some lighter, some almost copper, but they are in fact all the same color. Out in the sun these will look entirely different than they do inside. I'm in love with this color.
This build is dedicated to my grandfather who passed away last November. I started the build in August and wish he was here to see the end result. Also without the tools and machines i inherited/purchased from him, i would not have been able to build this bike to what it is.
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