My Build thread - 1980 XS650 Special II

[BigJimmyW13]

Well I had a 45 second clip of a ride vid, but for some reason my phone is not cooperating and it didn't save....

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Ok, got it to cooperate, but over the wind you don't really hear much I tried

Also, I don't have a GoPro cam yet, so this is just my phone and me....

On this video at the end I even tried to get in more sound from the rear.

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Ok so found the weak link; blew the cam seals

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[BigJimmyW13]

Ok scratch that. I thought it was a little strange to blow both cam seals at the same time... I pulled the advance rod and oil came gushing out of the cam opening. Somehow oil is pumping through the cam? The advance rod was also bound up whenever I pulled it over and checked it.

Hugh gave me a call and he's sending me a new cam out today. Shit happens. Looking forward to trying to break another

I definitely was trying to beat the crap out of it. There's no question about that. Updates coming!!

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Alright guys where do you think I should put the Rear fender?

 

[hutch08]

IMO, back in the scrap pile...

Don't think it suits your bike at all.. but thats just my

 

[BigJimmyW13]

IMO, back in the scrap pile...

Don't think it suits your bike at all.. but thats just my

No worries hutch

I plan on cutting it off at the top tubes and just run above them. Just not sure yet how much I wanna cut off. I think after it's painted it will look better

 

[xscessivecompulsive]

Alright guys where do you think I should put the Rear fender?

I think you should put that rear fender anywhere but on your bike!! No offense BigJimmy, just dont really dig that style of fender! Your bike is looking good man, I thought I remembered seeing pics of your bike with the stock rear fender mounted and I myself thought that looked pretty slick!! No.........??

XsC

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Yeah, I have another one around here that Em was kind enough to send me, but I have this one and have been wanting to use it for something!! lol I figured now might be the time. I guess not. I really like this look:

 

[Ksboy19]

Lookin good after you cut it down! Im not a huge fan of those fenders but the way you cut it is lookin gooooooooooood!

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Kind of what I was saying. I plan on cutting it down quite a bit.

 

[Ksboy19]

Go for it man!

 

[slackjaw44]

man, i dont like that fender on your bike at all..take it off!

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Well got a package today!

 

[650Skull]

What happened, Did the cam break or some of the weld give way and let oil in.

 

[BigJimmyW13]

I was in testing phases of the cam. You know 90+mph and not sure exactly what happened, but oil came out of both ends.

 

[650Skull]

Man that could do a lot of damage if it broke, especially at 90+ and not only to the bike

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Man that could do a lot of damage if it broke, especially at 90+

I don't think it "broke" or at least not yet, but something happened. I will know more when I pull the cam out.

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[AussieHard]

Those Hugh's bushing, like to see how they look fitted.

Sorry mate but I'm with the other guys not a fan of the rear fender, but if it is what you want go for it!

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Ask and ye shall receive. I wanted them more for the feel than the looks though. Running tall bars, you can really feel those rubber bushings in the triple.

I dunno I may just cut it down and try it out. If I don't like it then I will figure something else out. We'll see.