My first ever bike build!!

[Airwolfie]

same here !

Built a wildlife pond and insect Hotel don't ask ...

Blanking disk looks good , did you get it turned up or did you find something to fit the hole?
I refurbed my starter motor to see which I prefer using the e-start or kickstart.Never had a bike with a e start before but leaving it out would have saved a lot of weight.

I got it off Wickerman on the UK forum, don't know where he got it from though....
It's a nice tight fit though!!

 

[Airwolfie]

I don't mind kick starting, but I love hitting the starter button.
I'm just lazy I suppose
It's cool that the starter can be left off though.
Keep up the good Man every little bit gets you a little closer.

I just heard stories of them struggeling and not working right, so instead of having to deal with another issue, I decided just to remove it altogether!

Yeah thanks Carbon, I did think that too, if I do it now, I won't have to do it later. It's not like I can't do jack without the engine built, there is TONS to do still! I should do a list, but I fear it may span a couple of pages!

 

[Johnt3]

I did the same plug idea on mine, worked out good for me.
Oh yes do make a list Airwolfie, you'll drive yourself crazy with or without one though.

 

[Airwolfie]

I did the same plug idea on mine, worked out good for me.
Oh yes do make a list Airwolfie, you'll drive yourself crazy with or without one though.

NONONONONOONONONNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!! NO LIST!! lol



Some more fiddeling today. Mounted the controls on the left bar, absolutely love this mini control!! Took about two hours to get them to fit. I had to drill a round and a square hole! I made the square hole with my trusty dremil, shavings everywhere!! But the end result is so totally worth it! I also made my first EVER tap!! drilled the hole for the screw and then tapped a thread in it! I was amazed!(I know, pretty sad...) worked out perfect!

Here are some pictures!

My only concern is the horn button(the red one), I hope it's waterproof, otherwise I will have to do something about that.

That's it for now peeps!

 

[Airwolfie]

This is where I got the mini switch from. No actual switches, just the frame, but a lot cheaper than the ones you get WITH the switches! Took less than a week to get to me!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290976980779?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D290976980779%26_rdc%3D1

 

[peanut]

now that is minimalistic !

Did you fit the bars before fixing the switch block to make sure you will be able to reach the horn button with your thumb

 

[Airwolfie]

now that is minimalistic !

Did you fit the bars before fixing the switch block to make sure you will be able to reach the horn button with your thumb

Yes I did! They also need to be at a specific spot so the angle of the dangle is right too!

 

[I am Carbon]

Switches are very cool!
And thousands of years it as been very important to get the angle of the dangle just right!
NONONONONOONONONNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!! NO LIST!! lol

 

[peanut]

Yes I did! They also need to be at a specific spot so the angle of the dangle is right too!

 

[Airwolfie]

Parts off Heiden arrived today, so I guess I will be continuing the engine build this weekend!!! WHoohoo!!!

 

[I am Carbon]

Parts off Heiden arrived today, so I guess I will be continuing the engine build this weekend!!! WHoohoo!!!

Don't it feel great to get parts?
Right on! for You, enjoy Man.

 

[Johnt3]

Go man Go!

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

I'm lazy too having a start button, but its nice to have the kick start when you need it good job Airwolfie.

 

[peanut]

Parts off Heiden arrived today, so I guess I will be continuing the engine build this weekend!!! WHoohoo!!!

fantastic !

Does this mean your engine is going to be installed this weekend ?

 

[Airwolfie]

fantastic !

Does this mean your engine is going to be installed this weekend ?

I hope so! As long as I don't have any more bits missing, then I would probably say yes!!!

Going to get up early tomorrow to get some head way. Looks like it's going to be a nice sunny weekend too!!

 

[peanut]

bugga! I'd better get my finger out then or you'll be starting yours before me !...

good luck matey... have a productive weekend

 

[Airwolfie]

bugga! I'd better get my finger out then or you'll be starting yours before me !...

good luck matey... have a productive weekend

Haha I doubt it!!

Thanks mate!

 

[Airwolfie]

Got some more done yesterday. Assembled the transmission!! I'm not going to post my progress here anymore for the engine build, for that I have started a new thread!

Here it is!

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30786

This is where I am at........

 

[Airwolfie]

Almost ready to go into the frame!

One snag holding me back! Yes ANOTHER one!!!

I am missing these four bolts..........

Anybody know the length, or where I can get some? Or have some I can get off you?

Was hoping to get this done this weekend!!! GRRRR!!!

I will HAVE to update my engine build this weekend, I am so far behind! I have about 50 odd pics to post up!! Patience guys, it's coming!!

 

[I am Carbon]

Airwolfie r u talking about the rocker box bolts?
they are 60mm long not including the head
Looking like your getting along well.