Soliddrummer
XS650 Addict
What slave is that you re running? I like how low profile it is! Did you have to make an extended pushrod?
-
Enjoy XS650.com? Consider making a donation to help support the site.
XS650.com receives a small share of sales from some links on this page, but direct donations have a much greater impact on keeping this site going.
rusty rocket
XS650 Junkie
Your bike is looking kick ass. you have some serious talent.
I really like your mufflers! Are the reverse cones tack welded, riveted or bolted on? I.e. are they easy to repack? And who makes them?
Monty
XS650 Enthusiast
I picked he slave up one Ebay, it's from a Husaberg FE550. I have it hooked up so the slave is pushing the stock worm gear, so the no changes to the pushrod other than I changed it to a one piece. I haven't had the bike running yet, but as far as I can tell it engages and disengages completely, with an easy 2 finger pull.
Made them myself, the reverse cones will be held on with rivets. I have no idea if they are easy to repack, haven't done it yet. It will probably end up being a bitch with my luck...haha
Monty
XS650 Enthusiast
Got my exhaust installed....
I'm extremely close to starting this thing, waiting on some needles and needle jets to come in. The wait is killing me.
I'm extremely close to starting this thing, waiting on some needles and needle jets to come in. The wait is killing me.
stepside03
XS650 Enthusiast
who makes the wheels? i tried to find them from you early description but had no luck. she looks really good man. you'll be at the pump a lot with that small tank.
Monty
XS650 Enthusiast
Guess it's about time I revisited my thread. Here is a picture of the bike finished. Well, 99%, I don't think it will ever be truly done but it's on the road now. Still thinking of doing something to the seat cowl to break up the solid black. I'll give a more thorough update in a day or two when I have some more time.
Overall, the thing turned out better than I could have imagined.
Overall, the thing turned out better than I could have imagined.
jsmith1107
XS650 Addict
Nice job on that bike! I see that you figured out the petcock situation for the tank. I know it is from a 125 motorcycle but any idea on year? I might have missed it but what did you do with the coils since you said they wouldn't fit under the tank?
Monty
XS650 Enthusiast
It's a 1976 YZ125 aluminum tank with the original paint. It's about impossible to find a motorcycle tank of that age in damn near perfect shape, let alone a dirtbike tank. I had to run a 90 degree fitting to a remote shut off valve. It's still a tight fit.
All the electronics are under the seat even though it looks like there is nothing there. I re-wired the bike because my rushed first job irritated me. It wasn't clean enough. Much better:
I ditched the capacitor setup, I was having some reliability issues. Got this battery instead. It's super lightweight and can be mounted in any position. Stuck it to the frame right between the pod filters with some velcro and zip ties. You can barely see it, and it looks good anyway.
Ceramic coated the pipes. I really liked the raw steel look, especially how they got nice and blue up front, but it was way too much work to keep them rust free.
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Great build!
Monty
XS650 Enthusiast
The little red battery ended up being unreliable as well. The whole reason why I went with a PMA in the first place was to avoid the use of a battery, but oh well. Put, in a lead-acid type and no longer have issues. I did scuff up the case though and paint it so it doesn't stick out so much. Now I want to go through and replace every bit of hardware I can with stainless. I hate rust.
So it only took well over 3 years to get it running good....
So it only took well over 3 years to get it running good....
RFLIVES
Resident Sidecar nut
Don't know how I missed this build. Great job!
tonyc
XS650 Guru
Monty what did you use for an intake flange to mount to the head after you coated your pipes?
Posted via Mobile
Posted via Mobile
RFLIVES
Resident Sidecar nut
split flange most likely from lc fabrications http://www.xs650chopper.com/2011/01/vm-carb-caps-finned-exhaust-flanges/
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Monty I nominated your bike for this years calendar
Monty
XS650 Enthusiast
Yep, split flange from LC Fabrications.
And thanks for the comments guys. I don't think I could have done this build without this site. Some seriously knowledgeable and good people here, I spent many hours searching and learning from you all.
I don't think this bike will ever truly be finished, always something to tinker with!
And thanks for the comments guys. I don't think I could have done this build without this site. Some seriously knowledgeable and good people here, I spent many hours searching and learning from you all.
I don't think this bike will ever truly be finished, always something to tinker with!
