Slow-mo Chicago build...

[gotmark73]

Huge RHH fan, that definitely lit a fire under me

 

[Wizard of Smiles]

Logan Sq. 83's trying to brat/ make it look like a 72" .. it's still in MIchigan I need to find a place to work on it over here.

 

[foofopps]

Live at North and Paulina. Building my bike in Oak Park. I'm waiting on my hardtail from ardcore...paid for it Dec 6th, its been 2 months now and I'm still waiting!

 

[2poler]

Are any of you guys welders or know a good welder that wnats to make a few bucks? My bike is currently in Addison for the build.

 

[Paddy399]

Ha, I'm working in Orland Park on my bike. Do any of us work on our bikes in the city?

 

[jurand]

Ha, I'm working in Orland Park on my bike. Do any of us work on our bikes in the city?

yes and no. if you mean city as chicago than yes. but I work in norridge and my bikes are stored at work. I have one mile to my workplace. unfortunately donot have acces to factory evenings and weekends so my work is ca. 1 hour per day. I am living In condo and cannot work on my bike in garage.

 

[bergoff]

I'm going to try to make it to the bike show. Looks like a good time. And I'm only 2hrs away.

 

[Paddy399]

Well, the big decision has been made for me. I've decided not to hard tail the bike since I recently learned I have two herniated discs in my back... The saga continues.

 

[2poler]

Brat it is!

 

[XS659]

I am from the north side of the city, Touhy and Sheridan. I am planning on building a brat style, cause the suspension is pretty essential, all the Chicagoans know how bad our roads are. I have the bike stripped down completely and I have the engine taken apart, aside from the darn cases which are impossible to split. I am also planning on sending my crank to Hugh's to get rephased.

But for any Chicago XS650 owners out there I am also a powdercoater and can do most motorcycle parts, even frames. So if you want something painted send me a message!!! We have a facebook page and a website with some pictures of a beautiful CB750 cafe racer. We are Urban Powdercoat on Facebook or urbanpowdercoat.com We would be honored to help out some other XS650 owners get their projects done.

 

[2poler]

They have done a few bicycles for me - here is my favorite so far;

VISP build 2 by anasia13, on Flickr

Visp Build 2 by anasia13, on Flickr

GT Build by anasia13, on Flickr

GT Build by anasia13, on Flickr

 

[Paddy399]

Those look great!

 

[epic_garage]

Paddy399 - I have a severely herniated disc and bulging discs above and below. one of my biggest motivations to get better was wanting ride my hardtail...

M&R - I'm down - currently also building a 82 honda that we should have wrapped up for the show.