bparsons
XS650 Member
Hi... new to the forum and getting ready to start a new project with my 5-year old son (a bucket list item for me). Planning to pick up the bike this morning... anxious to start diving into it and documenting the process. Will post pics shortly.
The bike is a 1974 650 that's been in storage for years but looks pretty straight and currently runs. I don't know much more than that. My plan is to spend a week or so assessing the bike and planning our approach. At this point, I'm thinking of a stock restoration but am open to suggestions. The primary goal being to get my son and I turning a wrench together and getting into a project we can handle.
This will be my first bike and restoration so pardon my ignorance! All feedback and advice welcome.
Wish me luck - headed out to pick up the bike now.
The bike is a 1974 650 that's been in storage for years but looks pretty straight and currently runs. I don't know much more than that. My plan is to spend a week or so assessing the bike and planning our approach. At this point, I'm thinking of a stock restoration but am open to suggestions. The primary goal being to get my son and I turning a wrench together and getting into a project we can handle.
This will be my first bike and restoration so pardon my ignorance! All feedback and advice welcome.
Wish me luck - headed out to pick up the bike now.