nicmcs
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi guys,
I've been a long time lurker on this website but have now decided to start my own build thread, as I am using it as part of a final year in college where i'm doing a degree in mechanical engineering.
The end goal is to build a mono-shocked cafe racer with a rephased 750cc conversion.
The frame mods and mono-shock conversion are to be done first then the engine will be built.
The bike itself is a 79 special apparently, also an american import and hasnt been taxed or on the road in ireland in nearly 20 years.
I bought the bike about 18months ago for 300 euro, and was well and truly f*cked as the photos show.
the engine was in pieces and has a decent hole in one piston. the engine was all over the floor of of the PO's workshop/ garden shed and covered in pigeon shit.
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The bike on the trip home.
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Box of parts.
Tear down in progress.
I've been a long time lurker on this website but have now decided to start my own build thread, as I am using it as part of a final year in college where i'm doing a degree in mechanical engineering.
The end goal is to build a mono-shocked cafe racer with a rephased 750cc conversion.
The frame mods and mono-shock conversion are to be done first then the engine will be built.
The bike itself is a 79 special apparently, also an american import and hasnt been taxed or on the road in ireland in nearly 20 years.
I bought the bike about 18months ago for 300 euro, and was well and truly f*cked as the photos show.
the engine was in pieces and has a decent hole in one piston. the engine was all over the floor of of the PO's workshop/ garden shed and covered in pigeon shit.
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The bike on the trip home.
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Box of parts.
Tear down in progress.
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