WWWEEELLLLLLLLL, the project just took a turn that decimated the budget (relatively speaking of course).
A big thanks to @buzzword for working with me. Seems as if the build will now be a sleeper hot rod as Hugh's d-port 700 motor (https://www.hughshandbuilt.com/2012/07/27/sale-rephased-xs650-hot-rod-engine-1-kind/) will be going into the bike now. Looks like the current engine will go into the bobber project (assuming the motor is still in solid shape) someday. Might rob the bobber of the braced swingarm and brembo rear brake, not sure though...
Not too many changes planned for it other than a general cleanup, carb decision (VM's or EX's?) and exhaust choice.
#donttellmywife
A big thanks to @buzzword for working with me. Seems as if the build will now be a sleeper hot rod as Hugh's d-port 700 motor (https://www.hughshandbuilt.com/2012/07/27/sale-rephased-xs650-hot-rod-engine-1-kind/) will be going into the bike now. Looks like the current engine will go into the bobber project (assuming the motor is still in solid shape) someday. Might rob the bobber of the braced swingarm and brembo rear brake, not sure though...
Not too many changes planned for it other than a general cleanup, carb decision (VM's or EX's?) and exhaust choice.
#donttellmywife