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jdizon
XS650 Guru
Yeah no kidding.. I spent a $$ on the tank. Can't wait to see pics!
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Hey jdizon! Are those fork cover in your drawing from Vintage Customs?
Yup getting them from VintageCustoms! Jay is making a custom set to work with my clip-ons
can't wait to get them!!
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Picked up my frame and swingarm from the powder coaters. Frame is all bare. Last minute design change and mockup planned this weekend. Frame will need to get blasted/touched up again before powder.
Johnt3
Still learning...
Alright, pick a tank and get her powdered man.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Alright, pick a tank and get her powdered man.
LOL really tho
I'll get her powered up and sittin pretty real soon 
Johnt3
Still learning...
You've got too many options man. I know you'll get her done and lookin' damn good.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
avenue
push.
the second tank option looks good. I agree, though, that it needs to be pushed up on the back bone, a bit, and maybe even moved back a hair. The back line of the tank flowing into the turndown of the backbone looks awesome in the drawing. Also, pushing the rear of the tank a bit higher helps the fairing and the top line of the tank flow quite nicely and gives it a more aggressive-at-a-stand-still look.
this build is helping formulate plans for my next build. inspiring, for sure.
big ups,
avenue.
this build is helping formulate plans for my next build. inspiring, for sure.
big ups,
avenue.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Thanks Avenue
I wish I could have the tank line up with the turndown of the backbone but the tank is pretty short. It's actually slightly longer than the peanut tank and would leave too much gap in the front. I'll try your suggestion and move it back a bit and up the backbone and see if I can achieve that aggressive-at-a-stand-still look I'll post some pics.
As long as you are working on the frame again, you can grind this tab off. It is only needed if you are using the stock ignition switch and fork lock. The head stock looks much cleaner without it. Your frame looks great otherwise.
Jim in Minnesota
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jdizon
XS650 Guru
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Too many options = To many decisions to make!
I'm my own worst enemy on this build. Wishy washiness and to many last minute changes lol. Next build I hope turns out better.
Johnt3
Still learning...
Apparently I spend Way too much time thinking about my bike build!
Its just part of it, but its a lot easier to change know then after you get it together and go "well Sh*t" I wish I would've.....................................
avenue
push.
Thanks Avenue
even if you don't move it back, maybe just try lifting the rear of the tank so the top of fairing/top of the tank and backbone turndown/rear slop of tank are parallel.
also, the wheel combo on this project is slick.
avenue.
olddude13
tracker dude
Jd i'm diggin the build so far keep it up!!!! once I finish the tracker I have xs all ready to be chopped.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Thanks for the encouragement and feedback everyone I really appreciate it
Some pics with tank.
Some pics with tank.
jdizon
XS650 Guru
Test fit on my bobber
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