Yes I plan on keeping the cases in until it's welded.
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It's past time to start XS2 Resurrection
- Thread starter GLJ
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Didn't have the front mount on. I just went and put in on with no problems.
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Been piddling with the frame. With the frame pulled in place I ground a V in the breaks on the bottom and welded then welded them. Removed clamps. Then cut a 4 inch piece of pipe and split it half lengthwise. welded in the 2 pieces as a saddle.
Next I addressed the crack on the frame by the swingarm pivot.
Same thing grind, weld, grind and patch. Before welding this area I removed the swingarm bolt ,tube and seals as I didn't want to ruin the seals. I noticed that the tube and seals were a lot tighter than when I had put them in. Frame must be trying to suck together a bit. So I used some all-thread to spread and hold things apart.
After getting this done I was curious as to how the swingarm fit. Hot damn, I could fully insert it by hand. No tap tap needed.
One last crack.
Thinking of v-ing, welding, grinding and patching the best I can. Any thoughts? Do I even need to worry about it?
Also should I make a saddle for the topside of the cross-tube?
Not going to be hot lapping at the local scramble track anymore. (Scramble track long gone. Damn subdivisions.) But a pothole at 60 MPH can be a pretty good thud.
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Next I addressed the crack on the frame by the swingarm pivot.
Same thing grind, weld, grind and patch. Before welding this area I removed the swingarm bolt ,tube and seals as I didn't want to ruin the seals. I noticed that the tube and seals were a lot tighter than when I had put them in. Frame must be trying to suck together a bit. So I used some all-thread to spread and hold things apart.
After getting this done I was curious as to how the swingarm fit. Hot damn, I could fully insert it by hand. No tap tap needed.
One last crack.
Thinking of v-ing, welding, grinding and patching the best I can. Any thoughts? Do I even need to worry about it?
Also should I make a saddle for the topside of the cross-tube?
Not going to be hot lapping at the local scramble track anymore. (Scramble track long gone. Damn subdivisions.) But a pothole at 60 MPH can be a pretty good thud.
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I think you’re doing good. Finish her up and you’ll be good for another 50 years! 
I would weld it. That crack could continue to migrate. Man I have never seen so many cracks in a frame. You must have had a blast when you were younger. Glad your still with us.
Going to leave out the centerstand's spring perch?
I don't have the centerstand for this bike, but I will weld it back on. Good catch.
I would watch for a centerstand. They're just so handy to have, and just not for working on the bike. I think they start easier and more readily when they're sitting level instead of leaned over. I also think using the kicker is easier when the bike is on the centerstand. You can stand on the pegs and really put your foot/leg into it.
I agree centerstands have great value. I always have used the ones on my BMW and Enfield. Really like the one on my BMW it's a ride-off. On the Enfield if you use the sidestand you can't check the oil until after you take it for a ride and then put it on the centerstand.
If I run across one for the XS2 I'll probably pick it up. My plan for it tho is to run a 2 into 1 exhaust like what I had on it.
Finished up the welding today. Still have some clean up to do on them.
Surprisingly there is a powder coat shop 5 blocks from my house. I stopped in to see the place. It's a small 1 man operation. Not much to look at. Owner seems nice enough to deal with. He guessed $150 to do the frame, $50 or less for swingarm, $30 or so for triple-trees. I'm guessing 250 to 300 total with all the other small parts. I plan on dropping everything off after X-Mass. I don't mind spending the time to paint the frame. I just do not want the mess involved. Plus I ain't worth a poop at painting.
If powder-coating is good enough for the Duke it's more than good enough for me.
MERRY X-Mass
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Surprisingly there is a powder coat shop 5 blocks from my house. I stopped in to see the place. It's a small 1 man operation. Not much to look at. Owner seems nice enough to deal with. He guessed $150 to do the frame, $50 or less for swingarm, $30 or so for triple-trees. I'm guessing 250 to 300 total with all the other small parts. I plan on dropping everything off after X-Mass. I don't mind spending the time to paint the frame. I just do not want the mess involved. Plus I ain't worth a poop at painting.
If powder-coating is good enough for the Duke it's more than good enough for me. MERRY X-Mass
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Finished up the welding today. Still have some clean up to do on them.
Surprisingly there is a powder coat shop 5 blocks from my house. I stopped in to see the place. It's a small 1 man operation. Not much to look at. Owner seems nice enough to deal with. He guessed $150 to do the frame, $50 or less for swingarm, $30 or so for triple-trees. I'm guessing 250 to 300 total with all the other small parts. I plan on dropping everything off after X-Mass. I don't mind spending the time to paint the frame. I just do not want the mess involved. Plus I ain't worth a poop at painting.
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Very nice! I look foward to seeing your results.
While it's out for paint I'll have time to figure out a way to hang a chain hoist from my ceiling.Trouble I have with the ceiling is that it has 2 foot of insulation above it. I've got an idea. When I get that done I can then make a spiffy engine lifter like Jim made.
I really love this site for the ideas and inspirations I've got from here.
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I really love this site for the ideas and inspirations I've got from here.
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That's a keeper.
Short term pain. I have no doubt the Pack will be back.
Side note my son's mother is from Amery WI. I made him a Bear fan. Could have something to do with why we split up.
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Yup, I have always felt that a bike without a centre stand is just a PITA.
I've got some threads to repair on my forks. I was wondering if anyone has experience with this kit. The price is right, just wonder about the quality.
