kidmerc
livin in"XS"
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kidmerc
livin in"XS"
Well here we go, I guess I cant call it a prebuild anymore. Got tired of lookin at it and not doing anything while waiting for parts, so I decided to go ahead and tear down. Have a piece of plywood holding bike at the shock level I want, 10.5". If all goes right should have engine out this weekend as well as some of the frame cut. Will post as I go. Thanks for the inspiration all!!!
Ksboy19
XS650 Addict
Goodluck man! Im wrapping up a bobber build myself, keep us posted.
kidmerc
livin in"XS"
Got some time into the old gal today. Got the seat frame tacked in. The tank and fender are just sitting there, for a mild mock up. I think it has a nice stance and is actually pretty comfortable while seated on it. Next is to mock up a quick mount passenger frame and seat.
kidmerc
livin in"XS"
Just checkin the fit, thinking of doing mid or forward controls.
kidmerc
livin in"XS"
My son wanted to rock out on the old girl!
shotgunjoe
XS650 Hunter
sprockets look worn out
kidmerc
livin in"XS"
Yep they are shot, going to install new sprockets and chain amongst a whole mess of other new parts, lol, thanks for the heads up though
17/32 is a good all around set up. The 17/34 is fun around town. The 17/30 is good for the highway. I've ran all three.
Leo
Leo
kidmerc
livin in"XS"
Leo, I was planning on a 17/30 to try to get the revs down while highway driving, how much low end torque do I sacrifice though. I dont plan on treating it like a crotch rocket(or zoom splat as my dad calls them) but just want to know if it will get out of its own way. THanks
Merc
Noticable, it takes a bit more finesse with the clutch to get moving. Once up to 5 or 10 mph it's good to go.
Leo
Leo
