Project... "Fast & Flow"

[fox23]

Thanks man!

Also, picked up an Antigravity battery today and I'm pretty sure I'll be ditching the electronics tube that I spent so much time on.

 

[Metal Wizard Machine]

haha

Yeah, that's how it goes.

Where are you planning to mount the battery? Which one did you pick up?

 

[fox23]

haha

Yeah, that's how it goes.

Where are you planning to mount the battery? Which one did you pick up?

I grabbed the 8 cell, it's going to be behind the motor but in front of the backbone downtube.

 

[Metal Wizard Machine]

Good plan. Should get some airflow even.

Are you going to make a plate to mount to, or do something with some kind of enclosure?

 

[fox23]

Good plan. Should get some airflow even.

Are you going to make a plate to mount to, or do something with some kind of enclosure?

I think right now I'm thinking just a plate with some hold down strap.

 

[fox23]

Lots done over the past few days. Couldn't resist sparking up the headlightalso.

 

[fox23]

More pics, ready to break it down and weld out some tabs then off for paint and powdercoat.

 

[Byookanun]

Why enduro/dual sport tires?

 

[fox23]

Why enduro/dual sport tires?

For this build with the stripped down style, moto pegs and low bars I felt they were better suited than the played out typical slick street tires.

 

[Airwolfie]

I like them tires! Makes it look badass!

 

[fox23]

I like them tires! Makes it look badass!

Thanks man, I think they add to the aggression of the bike.

No pics of recent progress but there's been lots going on. Frame has been completely stripped down and I welded out all remaining tabs that were only tacked into place. Currently it sits sand blasted and ready for powdercoat tonight. I've also removed the excess junk off the triple clamps and cleaned them up to be powdercoated tonight as well. The engine has been torn down to a point where I'm almost ready to split the cases and start cleaning everything up. Going to take my pistons and cylinders into a local shop this to get them measured and probably at least ball honed out. Then it will be a large order from XS650D for gaskets, seals, rings and probably a few other misc items I find need replacing along the way. I will post some pics once there's something worth showing

 

[bornleader]

Just love the stance of your build, think it's the way the rear post is angled and everything else about just looks so right. Looking forward it the final built.

 

[fox23]

Status update on the frame and motor.

 

[fox23]

I had the pistons and cylinders looked at by my local shop and they are saying I need a bore job. So I'm taking a look for pistons and these show up (link below), about half the price of MikesXS. I was able to read about them a bit on the site here and people seem to be satisfied with them so far. My only concern is that he lists them for 74-76 XS650's, why would it stop at '76?

EDIT: I checked his OE cross ref number he lists in the ad and it's listed as the stock size in an '83, so I'm going to take it as these pistons work from '74 to '83. Can anyone confirm?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/74-76-YAMAHA-XS650-75-5mm-PISTON-SETS-0-5mm-OVERSIZE-2-PISTONS-INCLUDE-XS650-1-/131196731185?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e8bef3f31

 

[Coaster Ben]

I've been following this build and really like it. I have my own project going on now and made some changes to my design after seeing yours. Like changing the degree of the down tube (near the seat) That little change makes a big difference IMO. Keep up the good work. When I get a little further in my build i'm going to start a build thread and post pic.

Also I noticed your'e not running a lower rear motor mount. Any reason? Just wondering.

 

[Airwolfie]

The more I look at your bike, the more I love it!! Love the backbone being in line with the front down tubes!

 

[fox23]

I've been following this build and really like it. I have my own project going on now and made some changes to my design after seeing yours. Like changing the degree of the down tube (near the seat) That little change makes a big difference IMO. Keep up the good work. When I get a little further in my build i'm going to start a build thread and post pic.

Also I noticed your'e not running a lower rear motor mount. Any reason? Just wondering.

Thanks man, the backbone down tube angle was a huge reason why I decided to build my own hardtail vs buying one.

I did a lot of reading about motor mounts and found out that most bikes only have 3-4 motor mounts from the factory so I decided I could probably leave one out with no negative effects.

The more I look at your bike, the more I love it!! Love the backbone being in line with the front down tubes!

Thanks man!

 

[fox23]

I just got some photo's back from the upholstery place that wrapped my seat pan, turned out amazing, better than I imagined.

 

[bridge city yamaha]

Those ebay pistons look good to me! Shipped in 9 days from japan to Saskatoon, SK.I just got a set of jugs bored to match using a set of .50 mm overs here in saskatoon. Haven't fired it up yet but went together nicely. The rings where even gapped to spec after I got the barrels back from the shop. The machinist even said that they where so close in size that he didn't have to bore match each piston. He did however say there was a couple sharp casting edges on the skirt that he lightly filed back. Nice bike by the way! The lines are very tight and looks clean!!

 

[rbrown]

awesome build man!! cant wait to see the finished bike. love the organization with the motor tear down hope I can keep mine that neat.