My Yamaha XS650 Street tracker Build by olddude13

[bradshaw106]

I know this is an old thread but..
I was told that using the newer sportbike forks lowers the front of the bike? did you experience this? Was their a reason you used gsxr forks? or was it something you had laying around?
I love your build so far very inspiring. I tried the link to the glassguy but didnt find anything?

 

[durgam_K]

I second that. Im getting close to that issue on my build also. This will help!

 

[olddude13]

Yes the forks are a little shorter than stock . stock xs ground clearance is a lot also if you look at vintage xr750's the do not sit so high. Once up and running if length is concern i could make/install fork extenders. we will see.

 

[olddude13]

More work on rear master cylinder mounting.

 

[bradshaw106]

from your pictures it looks pretty level. are your rear shocks shorter then the stockers
if you wouldnt mind could you give me a measurment of the forks from axle to top?
i want to update my forks and have been measuring every bike i come into contact with to figure out what i want to do. I really like the looks of upside down forks

 

[Punkskalar]

Check link do not expect much the look nice have not tested them, you know the saying you get what you pay for, i needed some thing for mock up.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pair...rcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a06775c07

I buy alot of stuff from that guy, always good to deal with, and so far the price has been more than fair for the product...

PS, that bike looks awesome!! I love the stance of the chassis, and i think you will have plenty of room under that chassis. Mine is 4" off the ground, and I ride it like a flat tracker all the time and beat the crap out of it. I just barely touch the frame when sliding around on the gravel roads. You seem to have much more room for getting it

 

[gentlemanjim]

Are we to assume you have a rear dic brake? Otherwise how would you accuate the the drum shoes?

 

[olddude13]

I have 7- 3/4'' from lower/bottom motor bolt center to ground. i will check fork length when i can

 

[olddude13]

search my posts you will see disk set up

 

[bradshaw106]

I have 7- 3/4'' from lower/bottom motor bolt center to ground. i will check fork length when i can

are you talking about mount that is underneath the motor or the lower bolt in front of the motor by the oil tube??

 

[olddude13]

no not near oil tube, its The frame boss at bottom that has a very long through bolt its marked#15 in Clymer book

 

[dale96970]

I used a 2001 GSXR caliper and the nisan master cylinder ....amazing the similarity that we used!!!!!! I too fabricated all my parts during my build!!!!!!!!

 

[olddude13]

Nice i like it! i take it that swing arm needs to be removed to install?

 

[olddude13]

Here's what i have so far, need one more bend from summit racing. And Monday off to the the metal store for 3'' di alluminum tube for cans.

 

[olddude13]

Just got lucas style taillight led very nice, it has built in plate light. you can buy from J & p also

http://www.motorcyclemods.com/

 

[angus67]

nice, Is that a suzuki front? what rear shocks are those? swingarm? Alot of stuff going on on that bike. Care to share?

 

[angus67]

what is that swing arm?

 

[olddude13]

No problem,
03 gsxr forks, custom clamps are in the works wider for calipers to clear spokes
rims sum spokes bucannon maxiss tires rear rim 3.5 wide front 2.75
Barns quick change hubs custom rotor adapters
rear rotor flat track style brembo caliper with custom bracket and stay arm
gsxr rear master cylinder mounted on to stock brake lever
front master cylinder 92 gsxr non remote res
2-piaa eye ball lights Gonna mount in number plate
swing arm 86 yam-radian
tank custom xr 750 style alluminum
exhaust custom 1 3/4'' with custom 3" cans
520 chain
seat is being made by a buddy out of glass xr style
You can look at my album for all pictures and lots of posts
olddude13

 

[olddude13]

Sorry shocks are more for mock up they where cheap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pair-...item2a06775c07

 

[olddude13]

86 yamaha radian do not let any body tell you different its a direct bolt on! when it comes to fitting swing arm to frame. ( well axles are different i will have to check size )

you need:
swing arm, axle adjusters, keep your swing arm shaft /bolt and nut