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StCin's hardtail build thread. first bike, first build.
TCB71
XS650 Member
Lookin good man. Did you get the fender strut kit from tc bros? Thats where I got mine. That built well seat looks killer. I am trying my hand at making my own seat pan and hinge if it doesnt work out I'll probably go with a builtwell alloy hinge and a seat from redtail leather(his stuff is incredible). Are you gonna hardtail it or do a bratstyle?
I got the fender and strut kit from monstercraftsman but yes the strut kit is made by tc bros.
I love the seat, I just wish they made it in some cooler colors.
Im going with a tc bros hardtail but I'm having monstercraftsman put it on. I emailed tc bros likes twice to have them do it and I never got a reply. So I emailed Jon at MC and he got back to me right away. There customer service is great so the 25 extra bucks they charge is worth it IMO.
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
Hey Alex is that the ribbed fender ?
I finally found a XS having it shipped from Mississippi it was for sale here on the site for 1k. It will be a GREAT foundation for my rigid bobber, only wish mine had spoke rims and not mags but thinking they will grow on me.
What are they charging you to weld in the hard tail ?
As soon as I get it I will start a thread so we can follow each others progress !!
Hey how much to ship me the megaphone end of those pipes to 78239 ?
I finally found a XS having it shipped from Mississippi it was for sale here on the site for 1k. It will be a GREAT foundation for my rigid bobber, only wish mine had spoke rims and not mags but thinking they will grow on me.
What are they charging you to weld in the hard tail ?
As soon as I get it I will start a thread so we can follow each others progress !!
Hey how much to ship me the megaphone end of those pipes to 78239 ?
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Kups650
wally
I saw the tach piece but is the speedo piece from monstercraftsman as well?
No need for tachs.
Brother
XS650 Addict
Check out Hughs for the speedo delete.
Hey Alex is that the ribbed fender ?
I finally found a XS having it shipped from Mississippi it was for sale here on the site for 1k. It will be a GREAT foundation for my rigid bobber, only wish mine had spoke rims and not mags but thinking they will grow on me.
What are they charging you to weld in the hard tail ?
As soon as I get it I will start a thread so we can follow each others progress !!
Hey how much to ship me the megaphone end of those pipes to 78239 ?
It has a slight rib in it. just enough, i like it a lot.
They charge 280 for the hardtail alone but you can send them your frame and they will put a hardtail on it and send it back for 350. That's what i'm doing. I have enough welding skill to weld on the neck gussets, seat mounts, ect. but I'd feel more comfortable having them weld the hardtail. I dont wanna be riding down the road and have my welds break.
As far as the pipes go I was trying to sell it as a full exhaust but send me a pm with an offer and maybe we can work something out.
I saw the tach piece but is the speedo piece from monstercraftsman as well?
No need for tachs.
Its from Hughs hand built but I bought it through Monstercraftsman.
alright guys well it's been a few days since ive posted anything on here so I figured i'd give a little update.
The frame is hacked up and at Monstercraftsman to have the hardtail put on. The rest of the welding ill be doing myself with a small MIG welder. So while I'm waiting for the frame I've just been prepping things for powdercoating.
I'm trying to compile a list of all the parts I still need and I'm having a hard time finding a few.
In particular, I cant find anywhere to buy the spacers for my rear hub. I need the right and left spacer for the hub in the picture below. If you know where to buy them or if you have some please speak up!
Tomorrow Im going to start prepping the engine for paint so ill snap some pics of my progress and post them up.
The frame is hacked up and at Monstercraftsman to have the hardtail put on. The rest of the welding ill be doing myself with a small MIG welder. So while I'm waiting for the frame I've just been prepping things for powdercoating.
I'm trying to compile a list of all the parts I still need and I'm having a hard time finding a few.
In particular, I cant find anywhere to buy the spacers for my rear hub. I need the right and left spacer for the hub in the picture below. If you know where to buy them or if you have some please speak up!
Tomorrow Im going to start prepping the engine for paint so ill snap some pics of my progress and post them up.
Yes Sir, I'm in...
Oxblood
Steel-Toed Sneakers
Looks like a fun build. I'm in the same boat as you looking for spacers. Never could find any so I bought a lathe to make my own
Now if it would just show up!
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
Looks like a fun build. I'm in the same boat as you looking for spacers. Never could find any so I bought a lathe to make my own
If they work out well ill pay you to make me some!
It would help if I knew exactly what year the wheel is from.
Can anyone tell from the picture?
The engines been out for a couple weeks now but I just started working on it yesterday. Got some of the covers off to get them ready for paint. The kick start mechanism popped out in the process and I had a hell of a time trying to figure out how to get it back in, but I got it eventually.
Also I sand blasted some of the parts to prep them for powdercoating so hopefully I can get them painted this week.
Also I sand blasted some of the parts to prep them for powdercoating so hopefully I can get them painted this week.
TCB71
XS650 Member
Build looks great so far. Your pretty much on the same path as me. I just got done blasting my engine and rims too. I left my rims together as I dont want to bother with relacing the wheels right now. I might still disassemble them and polish everything up. I'll be posting some build pics in the next few days. I never had any problems with T.C bros. I ordered my tank from monstercrafstman though and you are right their custmer service is great. I think I'm gonna go with their chain tensioner if I dont end up bulding my own first.
1987notchback
XS650 Member
hey guys new to the site. i am also looking for the spacers for the rear wheel. i have a tc brothers hardtail. anyone know what size spacers i will need? thanks mike
I got a few small packages of parts this week.
From LobBrow Customs I bought A set of gran turismo grips, aluminum throttle assembly, 3 inch seat springs, universal brake light switch, XS650 chopper wiring harness, and a blacked out reproduction 1933 ford tail light.
From Mikesxs.com I bought a new rear axel, stainless spokes for both wheels and a set of fork gaiters.
I sent my frame off a few weeks ago to get the hardtail put on. I got an email Wednesday and my frame will be here tomorrow. I'll post a pic when i get it.
From LobBrow Customs I bought A set of gran turismo grips, aluminum throttle assembly, 3 inch seat springs, universal brake light switch, XS650 chopper wiring harness, and a blacked out reproduction 1933 ford tail light.
From Mikesxs.com I bought a new rear axel, stainless spokes for both wheels and a set of fork gaiters.
I sent my frame off a few weeks ago to get the hardtail put on. I got an email Wednesday and my frame will be here tomorrow. I'll post a pic when i get it.
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
Are you using the weld on mounts with the reeper pins for the frame side to mount those springs ? Mine have LOTS OF LATERAL movement going to have to make some spacers to get mine to quit moving around. Let me know how yours fit.
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
KEEPER PINS, stupid I phone !
yeah im using the weld on mounts.
these are the ones i bought.
http://www.monstercraftsman.com/solo-seat-spring-mounts/
what mounts did you use?
these are the ones i bought.
http://www.monstercraftsman.com/solo-seat-spring-mounts/
what mounts did you use?
