Not an XS build but its cousin - A XV

[gentlemanjim]

I couldn't find an XS650 locally to build so I'mm build my gentleme's Express from a first generation Virago XV920. Here's a before and a pic of my progress so far. Mounting the XS750 tank was a herculeon task. Needs seat redone and the fuel tank painted - good to go another weekend and finito!

 

[hotdog]

Looks good...god those std xv tanks are ugly

 

[gentlemanjim]

Looks good...god those std xv tanks are ugly

Ya and the XS750's are so purty.

 

[ReycleBill]

I wouldn't be ashamed to ride that.

 

[CDNTX650]

wow, that looks good!!!. I always want to buy one and talk myself out of it because of the stock uglyness.

givin me courage.

 

[DirtyErnie]

Niiiice!!!

 

[CDNTX650]

what kind of work was it to get that tank on there?

 

[griinder]

amazing how much better that bike looks without that tank.

 

[Fatman]

amazing how much better that bike looks without that tank.

and that damn square light......

 

[gentlemanjim]

what kind of work was it to get that tank on there?

First I had to relocate the CDI box drom the top of the frame to the side. I had to cut out the rubber bumper pockets and heat and beat the inside front of tank to clear the wide frame. Then heat and beat the bottom of the tank to flatten a bulge at the rear. I then welded tabs at all 4 corners of the tand and a center hoop for the tank to rest on to get it level. Drilled and tapped the frame. and mounted it.

Worth the effort, but a challenge.

 

[snake]

I like what you have done with the engine...but seriously....the original tank and seat was cool....