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Just picked up two xs's
- Thread starter Stickysteve44
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The stock one gives lots of options. The bobber is only as good as the quality of the welding.
I'd get what I could out of the 78 Special and build something real cool out of that 77 
Stickysteve44
XS650 Enthusiast
Guy I bought it from says he's a welder. Just didn't have time to do anything.
I'd get what I could out of the 78 Special and build something real cool out of that 77
The 77 is the brat bob. I'm definitely thinking about keeping that one.
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Stickysteve44
XS650 Enthusiast
Keep the one with a title?
'77 it is!
looks fun! We hope you post more pics as you go.
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Stickysteve44
XS650 Enthusiast
I'll be doing that! There's definitely a few things missing. So I'm sure I'll be asking around for whatever those may be as well. This was too good a deal to pass up on even with the missing stuff. And I've been looking for something fun to do
The bobbed frame looks like one of the "brat" kits. Since the suspension is still there it gives lots of options compared to a hardtail. I cut off pretty much everything above the swingarm pivot on mine and redid it all for a champion seat and mono shock. Here's a picture of how much I chopped and how the frame ended up.
Stickysteve44
XS650 Enthusiast
Definitely a brat kit. Not sure where he got it but he welded it himself. Seems nice and clean. I wanna pull parts off the other bike, but I'm not trying to f my friend over too bad. I'm definitely going to need a wiring harness. Are there any premade simplified harnesses? I'll be doing kick only for sure.
77 engine together and healthy ?
It may be wise to keep the 78 frame and engine #'s matching and together for some value there.
It may be wise to keep the 78 frame and engine #'s matching and together for some value there.
Stickysteve44
XS650 Enthusiast
Oh yeah both motors are complete. Anything I'd need from the other bike would have nothing to do with the engine.
Stickysteve44
XS650 Enthusiast
There was mention in the gonzo thread the other day that heat might melt epoxy. YMMV
Making a harness isn't too bad to do. Just lights and ignition isn't many wires, even with turn signals. I just but one of these and some connectors and do my own. https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-FEET-A...AWG-HIGH-TEMP-10-COLORS-10-FT-EA/292747196593 . with a good diagram and some patience the longest part is wrapping the harness.
