The Reckoning.
I've debated long and hard on whether I even wanted to know how much I spent on this restoration. I've got all the receipts, give or take. Well, here goes....
1980 XS650SG: $500
ARS engine seal kit: $56.48
Gasket set: $42.31
Cruzinimage std piston ring set: $35
Cam chain, SR500 chain guide and misc other from Partzilla: $89.62
POR15 paint for engine: $25
All Balls head bearings: $40.30
Frame and other misc parts blasting: $100
All Balls fork seals: $24.62
Turn signals: $60
Windy Nation rectifier: $9.99
VR-794 regulator: $10.99
Misc. parts for steering head from Partzilla: $42.68
Front master cylinder kit: $22
VHT paint for misc items: (about) $25
Headlight rim, clutch adjust cover and other misc from Mikes: $69.72
Rear sprocket, chain adjusters, stainless rocker shaft plugs and rear axle nut: $106.61
Motion Pro clutch and throttle cables: $31.98
Brass T for carbs: $22.53
Jets from Niche Cycles: $11.40
Decals for handlebar switches: $10.50
Exhaust pipes: $195.41
Stainless piston for rear caliper: $39.99
Petcock parts from Partzilla: $40.79
More jets from Niche: $28.92
Misc parts from Dime City: $103.84
Commando mufflers from Amazon: $124.74
Candy red paint: $159.95
New seat: $80
Rear master cyl kit: $22
Most of the stainless hardware came from Bolt Depot mixed in with other orders. I'm not gonna try and separate it all. Ballpark.... I'll say $100
Total= $2230.37
There's probably a few odds and ends missing, but that should be pretty close.
For a bike that looks (in my opinion) better than it did the day it sat on the showroom floor... that ain't bad.
I've debated long and hard on whether I even wanted to know how much I spent on this restoration. I've got all the receipts, give or take. Well, here goes....
1980 XS650SG: $500
ARS engine seal kit: $56.48
Gasket set: $42.31
Cruzinimage std piston ring set: $35
Cam chain, SR500 chain guide and misc other from Partzilla: $89.62
POR15 paint for engine: $25
All Balls head bearings: $40.30
Frame and other misc parts blasting: $100
All Balls fork seals: $24.62
Turn signals: $60
Windy Nation rectifier: $9.99
VR-794 regulator: $10.99
Misc. parts for steering head from Partzilla: $42.68
Front master cylinder kit: $22
VHT paint for misc items: (about) $25
Headlight rim, clutch adjust cover and other misc from Mikes: $69.72
Rear sprocket, chain adjusters, stainless rocker shaft plugs and rear axle nut: $106.61
Motion Pro clutch and throttle cables: $31.98
Brass T for carbs: $22.53
Jets from Niche Cycles: $11.40
Decals for handlebar switches: $10.50
Exhaust pipes: $195.41
Stainless piston for rear caliper: $39.99
Petcock parts from Partzilla: $40.79
More jets from Niche: $28.92
Misc parts from Dime City: $103.84
Commando mufflers from Amazon: $124.74
Candy red paint: $159.95
New seat: $80
Rear master cyl kit: $22
Most of the stainless hardware came from Bolt Depot mixed in with other orders. I'm not gonna try and separate it all. Ballpark.... I'll say $100
Total= $2230.37
There's probably a few odds and ends missing, but that should be pretty close.
For a bike that looks (in my opinion) better than it did the day it sat on the showroom floor... that ain't bad.