newbie movin over from 650rider...

[tmoe]

Hey guys, I started this over on 650Rider. I thought I would go ahead and move it over here.
I started back in August of 09 with a stock 79 XS650 Special. It wasn't running when I got it, so my first task was to get it running. I cleaned and reinstalled the stock carbs, and after some trying got it to fire up!
Then I started tearing it all apart, cut the frame and had a TC Bros hardtail welded on. Here are the pics that bring the build up to date......

more to come......

 

[slothy]

loooking good!

 

[tmoe]

It's been slow going, but I finally got around to fitting the rear fender and the sissy bar.

what do you guys think? or

 

[inxs]

- looking good, like the fuel sight line but not so sure about the tv in the workshop

 

[Travis]

I'm not a huge fan of sissy bars but it looks ok. The rear fender would look better closer to the tire.

Overall the bike is coming along good. What carb holders are those?

 

[slothy]

ya fender is way too high in my opinion

 

[curt698]

Looking good, I can't quite get with mags on a hard tail for some reason . Looks like a nice clean build though.

 

[tmoe]

Thanks guys, I agree the fender is too high. I'm gonna have to cut and re-attach the mounting points on the sissy bar to bring it down some.
Inxs...what's funny is the tv dont even work, and I'm to lazy to throw it out!
Travis... The carb "holders" are from joe-wiseguy (ebay), they angle out 15 degrees.
Thanks again for the comments, this is my first build and you guys have helped alot!

 

[Travis]

I guess "intake manifolds" would have been a better description vs. carb holders.. I tend to call the rubber ones carbs holders and metal ones intakes manifolds (except for in the post above).

 

[BigJimmyW13]

Looking good, I can't quite get with mags on a hard tail for some reason . Looks like a nice clean build though.

I'm with you man. On the mag wheels and that it is a clean looking build!

 

[cretinxs81]

Nice work, I would drill holes in the mags spokes then powdercoat. Keep up the good work...

 

[tmoe]

I saw a bike from Ardcore with the drilled out mags, I think it was Bad Penny. I may do the same. Its all gotta come back apart for paint any way, I'll consider doing it then.

 

[tmoe]

I think I finally decided on a name for my project.... Samurai Jack is my avatar, so his evil nemisis, Aku, shall be the bikes name.

I think I'll have his likeness painted on the tank

 

[tmoe]

Well guys... kinda workin backwards here but wanted to get it put together for final mock up, so i rattle canned some paint on the tank, fender, and electric box. Stuck it all together for a quick run around the neghborhood. i will be taking the motor back out real soon to take care of the cam chain guide and tensioner.
Here's a pic of how it looks today....

 

[JAGUARGOD]

Hey Man.....likin yer build and Samurai Jack is the Shit.....!!
Hope to see more pics soon.....my build will start in a week or two.....weather changin....and the garage is thawing out....Ha Ha...

 

[alfredo]

what tank and sissy bar is this?

 

[Simple Bob]

Hey good job man like the build... also where did you pick up the taillight and plate setup at

 

[Classic]

I'm likin' it. That seat really stands out right now.

 

[tmoe]

Thanks guys!
the tail light/plate came from Justified Defiance (ebay)
tank and sissy bar also from ebay although I'm not at home and cant remember who I got them from.
thanks again, I'll post up some more pics when it comes time to tear down the motor (real soon)!