Very well done. Much better than the average!
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Let's See The XS's
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Beautiful bike Wolds!
Can I ask what fuel tank that is and what exhaust system you have there?
Pete
Can I ask what fuel tank that is and what exhaust system you have there?
Pete
Jeepert88
broaaaaap
wolds
XS650 Enthusiast
I had Glass From The Past fabricate the bodywork, the part numbers are:
Dunstall Half Fairing DUNHFA
Norton Type Gas Tank NORFTA
Norton Type Café Seat NORBTD
Ducati fender DUCFDRA
The exhaust is Performance XS.
Thanks for the info - beautifully done!
Pete
Pete
Aussie 650
Budget Bobber Builder
Has been a long time since my last post and alot has happened in the mean time! Including moving to Ontario Canada and picking this up from Toronto. My other 650 followed me from Australia (in the background!). This one has 750 kit and a bunch of other goodies. Want to respray the tank and sides, any suggestions???
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angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
First shot, 1980 canada carbs, rebiult mc and calper. Unfortunately the ss line I bought was too long, put the stock two peice back on. I know, i know, I'll be flushing crap out of the lines when i get the rite ss line. Its lowered. Waiting on a cheap chinese cafe seat. 1971 bars with 72 switch boxes. I used the horn button on the left to fire the starter.Second shot. I need to pilish the lowers and the clutch cover.
Third shot.... if i squint i can see it looking good. Im thinking its not really a bobber, or a cafe, its low, makes it look longer, maybe a og cruizer? Idk. All i know is my neighbor wants to buy it for $2500. Free maintinence, and upgrades!!
gentlemanjim
More Wrenchin than Ridin
So it's been awhile since I've uploaded pictures and although the bike isn't painted yet I've made a lot of progress on the project. I currently have the engine out of the frame for the first time since the bike was new and in the process of installing Mikes XS big bore kit, Shell #1 grind cam, head work, and a hydraulic clutch slave. Here's a few pictures.[/QUOTE]
My kind of build Very Nice
wolds
XS650 Enthusiast
So while I have the engine on the bench I am eliminating the kick start shaft that is sticking out of the RH side cover (see photo of my bike top of page). I am going to make a machined aluminum plug that will take the place of the shaft and seal. Is there any interest in these plugs if the prototype works out for those you that don't use the kick starter anymore? I weighed the shaft assembly less the pedal assembly and it was nearly four pounds. When I get it fabricated I'll post a few pictures. Warren
I have nothing against your idea but I think most people prefer to keep the kickstart option just in case.....best of luck though.
wolds
XS650 Enthusiast
ya, the kick start isn't an option for me due to the "rear sets" When the bike was in stock form I typically kicked it vs. electric.
dforce
XS650 Member
Nice!!!
JV650
JV650
Beautiful! What forks are on it?
JV650
JV650
Thank you! it's a 92 GSXR750 with Cognito Stem for the XS650. Overall a lot of work if you haven't done it before. Between fitting the fork, Aligning the rotor to caliper. Then the clearance between the caliper and spokes is a little unnerving. about 6mm clearance.
dforce
XS650 Member
Thank you!
