Kups650
wally
Interested in seeing the frame. So Monster used the TC hardtail? or they have their own?
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StCin's hardtail build thread. first bike, first build.
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
Yeah same ones, got mine from TC Brothers. the pin on those is like 3/8" while the largest opening on the spring is 7/8". Going to have to fabricate something to keep them from rattling around, let me know what you come up with.
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They use the tc bros hartail. I was gunna have tc bros put it on but they don't like to reply to emails apparently and I already had amazing customer service from monstercraftsman so I had them do it.
if it comes down to it ill just wrap some electric tape around the piece that sticks out so it's big enough to not let them rattle. I could probably figure out something more practical but I'm sure the tape idea would work if I need it to.
Finally got my frame back!
I had monstercraftsman do it and the turn around time was actually very fast. Just over 3 weeks, which isn't to bad at all if you ask me.
I couldn't be more happy with the results. As soon as I get out of school today I'm gunna start doing as much work as possible to the bike. If I get anything worth while done tonight ill post some pics.
I had monstercraftsman do it and the turn around time was actually very fast. Just over 3 weeks, which isn't to bad at all if you ask me.
I couldn't be more happy with the results. As soon as I get out of school today I'm gunna start doing as much work as possible to the bike. If I get anything worth while done tonight ill post some pics.
I took my upper triple clamp, risers, hubs, rims, and from motor mount to the powdercoater at 11am this morning. At 430 I got a call saying they were done. That's what I call service.
Here are some pics.
After about an hour or so the first wheel is all laced up. I just looked up how to do it and it turned out fine. A local shop was gunna charge me $200 PER WHEEL so I said fuck that and did it myself. I will pay to have them trued but that's far less than what I would of payed so I'm happy. I'm starting to lace the front now and it should be done in another couple hours haha.
Here are some pics.
After about an hour or so the first wheel is all laced up. I just looked up how to do it and it turned out fine. A local shop was gunna charge me $200 PER WHEEL so I said fuck that and did it myself. I will pay to have them trued but that's far less than what I would of payed so I'm happy. I'm starting to lace the front now and it should be done in another couple hours haha.
Yamaha_chop
Fabricator Extraordinare
Powdercoat looks great man! Love the black wheels, I need to do a project that features those.
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
Just outta cerosity what did the guy charge for powdercoating those parts ?
LOOKS GOOD !!!!
As for me just about done tack welding everything to my frame then I can send off to be tig welded while I am ay Disney World for a week !!
LOOKS GOOD !!!!
As for me just about done tack welding everything to my frame then I can send off to be tig welded while I am ay Disney World for a week !!
it was $100. My grandpa knows the guy so I'd like to think I got a deal, but to be honest I dont now anything about powdercoating so I'm sure if that's a bargain or not. But considering I got my parts back in about 5 hours, I'd say it was a good buy.
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
Thats not bad ESPICALLY considering the turn around time !!!
Yamaha_chop
Fabricator Extraordinare
I'd probably pay an EXTRA 100 bucks if I could be promised that kind of turnaround time.
I've been really busy with mid terms and a 15 page Psych paper so I haven't had much time to work on the bike lately. But I'm on spring break now so I got a chance today to make some progress.
Got the front end back on today. Putting all those ball bearings in one at a time and trying to hold parts in place is a bitch with only two hands. I also installed Hughs solid riser bushings and tc bros drag bars. The quality of hughs parts are awesome. I ordered his lowering kit also and I've only heard great things about it.
That's it for now.
More updates soon..
Got the front end back on today. Putting all those ball bearings in one at a time and trying to hold parts in place is a bitch with only two hands. I also installed Hughs solid riser bushings and tc bros drag bars. The quality of hughs parts are awesome. I ordered his lowering kit also and I've only heard great things about it.
That's it for now.
More updates soon..
choppedliving
XS650 Member
looking really good man, can wait to see it up and running.
LilMoney
XS650 Enthusiast
Nice !!!!!!!!!
stuntdouble
Contract Killer
Damn fine start! Youre buying all the stuff I wanna buy... (damn you) but it looks like its coming together good. Keep the updates coming! I ordered the hairpin springs cause I hear they wobble less than the barrel springs. Having never used or even sat on either type, can anyone confirm this?
Tech7
XS650 Junkie
Bike is coming along. One word of advice would be to upgrade your stem bearings to the tapered rollers, and lose the original ball bearings.
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
What drop did you get ? I have the 2" but have yet to install it.
Pov76
XS650 Addict
Nice Job!!
Ghetto
Bob it!
I need to get me a set of them spring mounts.
I wanted the haripin springs because in my opinion they look "cleaner" but I heard they wouldnt fit on the mounts I bought. I come to find out they would fit
but I already bought the other ones so im not to worried about it. as far the wobble, I have heard that the haripin springs are much better. The barrels seam to move back and forth. I got the 3 inch. I would of gone lower if he made them
TurboFarviknugn
XS650 Addict
Hurry up and put them on then want to see what to see what it looks like !
