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New here, need a new time killer like I need another fat-pill! Caught a glimpse of a pic my buddy was eyeballing the other day and instantly got hooked on EVERYTHING XS650...now I hafta get one. I know how to follow directions/ingredients and turn a wrench but will have to brush up on the mig but never built a bike before. Where can I find a build sheet for a bike with the lines like "motoshop tonouchi's" clean Frisco style? I just love that bike...and every other no frills bike I've seen in here! I just love em all. I'm vertically challenged at 5'6" so I think the 0 stretch would fit me best. Now for a search for a bike or basket case...I love it when I'm on a mission, or as the wife says "manic"!
 
Really would like to but won't know till I try. I'm kinda ocd so I just can't modify without a solid plan. That's where my question lies...where to start for a build like that? Donor bike, then frame, wheels, tank, ect. All while doing motor. Or am I completely off? Or is it just better to buy from the experts and ride...but then I won't get to "learn".
 
Well to build a one off hardtail you'll need a frame jig. That can get costly, lots of good premade hardtail sections out there, voodoo vintage makes a killer one. I'd suggest getting a complete bike and get it running well so you know what does and doesn't need to be done. Then start tearing into a build.
 
another question is are you gonna putting a lot of miles on the bike and would you be able to deal with ride of a hard tail? or would it be better to do the bratstyle type build. just some things to think about
 
Will be a town bike...small town! Years ago I wanted to do a sportster but it's? ,, never materialized...too much life happening. I like the xs650 idea much more. I already found a hardtail Basket case for a grand and wanna go check it out, will take my buddy to see if it's doable or if it's a mess. Is it better to do the add on hardtail or complete frame for the style I want? Does this forum have a consolidated list for frames and forks? Tons of ideas and questions aol I know I need to do a lot of net searching. Don't hammer on me too much...I got two brain cells and they hate each other, recently retired Marine so I've got thick skin
 
Jigsisme said:
Will be a town bike...small town! Years ago I wanted to do a sportster but it's? ,, never materialized...too much life happening. I like the xs650 idea much more. I already found a hardtail Basket case for a grand and wanna go check it out, will take my buddy to see if it's doable or if it's a mess. Is it better to do the add on hardtail or complete frame for the style I want? Does this forum have a consolidated list for frames and forks? Tons of ideas and questions aol I know I need to do a lot of net searching. Don't hammer on me too much...I got two brain cells and they hate each other, recently retired Marine so I've got thick skin
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honestly you'd be better off putting a grand towards a running bike. i'd have a hard time fixing up someone else's hardtail project, who knows whats going on with the frame etc.
 
No joy in just buying one. But a grand for a hard tail basket depends on the parts and quality of the build. Could be a rip off or a steal.
 

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