Trex
XS650 Addict
Months of work and 2 pages of pictures but only a few comments.
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my mistress makeover. cafe build 80 Special.
- Thread starter Trex
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I suspect, like myself many are keeping a close eye on the thread, I read it daily, sometimes twice. You are doing a really terrific job with an eye to detail that is obvious. I can't speak for others but when I watch someone who is reallly skilled at what they are doing I generally just stay quiet, watch and try to learn from it. Don't be fooled by the lack of feedback. It could just be people in awe and wishing they could do something akin to your project.
Yamimoto
Yamimoto
Trex
XS650 Addict
Thank you much. I'm always hoping for feedback so that I may continue to learn and grow. That's what these forums are about. Sharing experience and the love for our machines. Im purpose building this one to deal with rough Alaskan roads and traffic. A daily combat rider to deal with assholes and potholes.lol
shawn00sa
XS650 Addict
Love the thread. I check it often. Starting my own project and look at yours for insperation. The engine looks great.
Trex
XS650 Addict
Thank you. Couple more surprises coming if the paint idea works. Plan on recording the fire up.
Pretty much sums it up for me...
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Trex
XS650 Addict
One last peek before paint is complete.
mndave
XS650 New Member
Awesome build, can't wait to see it running.
Trex
XS650 Addict
Finished the wiring and will hook up a bladder tomorrow to fire her up. 750 kit and all new guts in the carbs....so I pray my formula is close and it'll just take a little tweaking. Primered, wetsanded, primed more wetsanded, primed sealed. Should lay some color tomorrow...more wetsanding...more color...more wetsand... Graphics..clear...cut n buff. Assemble tank and install. Same with the fender and install. Then test ride. Biggest bike gathering in AK in 2 weeks. Biggest show 1 week after that. Crossing fingers eyes and toes that there are no surprises.
Trex
XS650 Addict
Glorious noise.
Trex
XS650 Addict
Starts one kick. No hesitation. Good throttle response. Find out more under load on the road.
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Sounds amazing Trex!!! Looks good too!
What's the plan with the tank??
What's the plan with the tank??
Trex
XS650 Addict
Tank and fender are color coated and hanging to cure. After firing it up and triple checking everything ...
Hours of priming sanding and cleaning and drying and wetsanding and cleaning and drying etc. Next weekend ...color wetsand, graphics and bury it in clear. Then assemble the tank and install.
Then I can finally road test the upgrades and see how she pulls under load.
Hours of priming sanding and cleaning and drying and wetsanding and cleaning and drying etc. Next weekend ...color wetsand, graphics and bury it in clear. Then assemble the tank and install.
Then I can finally road test the upgrades and see how she pulls under load.
Trex
XS650 Addict
Lil something for contrast. This is same bike when I brought it home.
mndave
XS650 New Member
wow
sounds great
I have a 78 cafe project
in rougher shape and much earlier in the project
what seat is that?
sounds great
I have a 78 cafe project
in rougher shape and much earlier in the project
what seat is that?
Trex
XS650 Addict
Mike's cafe seat. Direct swap. Uses the original latch. Resist the urge to tighten the trim bolts.
Trex
XS650 Addict
Couple selfies.
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Looking good those selfies!!
