PaBobbed
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey gents, this is my first thread and its also my first build. Not a mechanic or a metal worker by any means but I know how to rip stuff apart and put it back together so it works again. I picked up a 73 xs650 for $1200 last week which ran (idled) but would starve once it was given any throttle. The bike came already "hard-tailed" with a bunch of extra parts (a Voodoo Model 21 hardtail kit, two new spoked Dynaglide wheels and tires with disc brake setup, new bars, grips, all the stock parts that were ripped off etc.)
I say "hardtailed" because it was done terribly and very structurally un-sound and un-safe! Basically the rear shocks were removed at a piece of sheet was terribly welded in under the seat to make a battery box. What a mess. However, the engine is sound and ran great other than the issue with the carbs. I am currently waiting for the parts to rebuild the carbs (both diaphragms were ripped among other issues with the pins)
Here's what it was when I got it:
So far I have removed and diagnosed the carbs, removed all the electrical (rats nest), and removed the engine. Now its time to jig it, prep the frame, chop and weld.
The finished product will have a similar look to this I believe but that vision could change once everything goes together. I like the patina look.
Thanks for checking it out. Oh yeah, almost forgot, my bulldog puppy is getting neutered today so I'm thinking of naming the bike "Ollie's Nutz" in memory of his un-obtained manhood.
I say "hardtailed" because it was done terribly and very structurally un-sound and un-safe! Basically the rear shocks were removed at a piece of sheet was terribly welded in under the seat to make a battery box. What a mess. However, the engine is sound and ran great other than the issue with the carbs. I am currently waiting for the parts to rebuild the carbs (both diaphragms were ripped among other issues with the pins)
Here's what it was when I got it:
So far I have removed and diagnosed the carbs, removed all the electrical (rats nest), and removed the engine. Now its time to jig it, prep the frame, chop and weld.
The finished product will have a similar look to this I believe but that vision could change once everything goes together. I like the patina look.
Thanks for checking it out. Oh yeah, almost forgot, my bulldog puppy is getting neutered today so I'm thinking of naming the bike "Ollie's Nutz" in memory of his un-obtained manhood.
