Brett
XS650 Enthusiast
I bought my '81 Special on ebay a couple of months back with a view to building a rigid vintage custom.
The frame is currently being converted and I stripped down the engine to do a partial rebuild and add the overdrive 5th gear (bought from Heiden Tuning).
I'm using the forks and wheels from a '73 Norton 750 Commando, or least I'm using the front end (the rear wheel has a fixed 42 tooth sprocket and no matter what I do, the gearing will be to low. So I'm using a 18" xs650 spoked wheel at the back).
Hopefully I'll be able to start putting it all together mid March.
This site has been really helpful so far, I'm sure I'll be here every day over the next few months!
Cheers
Brett
The frame is currently being converted and I stripped down the engine to do a partial rebuild and add the overdrive 5th gear (bought from Heiden Tuning).
I'm using the forks and wheels from a '73 Norton 750 Commando, or least I'm using the front end (the rear wheel has a fixed 42 tooth sprocket and no matter what I do, the gearing will be to low. So I'm using a 18" xs650 spoked wheel at the back).
Hopefully I'll be able to start putting it all together mid March.
This site has been really helpful so far, I'm sure I'll be here every day over the next few months!
Cheers
Brett