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Started putting things back together today.
Got the front end back together and fender on.
Engine and back wheel installed
seat and shocks on
made a battery holder and installed...
Got the front brake's together too. BLING!!!
got lots more done too. I'll upload more tomorrow when i can.
Got the front end back together and fender on.
Engine and back wheel installed
seat and shocks on
made a battery holder and installed...
Got the front brake's together too. BLING!!!
got lots more done too. I'll upload more tomorrow when i can.
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got lots done today too...
new sprockets and chain installed
oil can and ignition switch installed
made my rear fender struts
Engine covers installed
Foot pegs and rear brakes installed
new coil and wires installed
test fitting new carbs - luckily they clear the oil can!
new sprockets and chain installed
oil can and ignition switch installed
made my rear fender struts
Engine covers installed
Foot pegs and rear brakes installed
new coil and wires installed
test fitting new carbs - luckily they clear the oil can!
Tech7
XS650 Junkie
Looking sweet man. I see you've got a couple of broken fins. Good excuse for a 750 kit!
my thoughts exactly
But all depends on what i plan on doing with the bike. If i keep it i'll do it in the future.
Well....
I got my tank today and i HATE IT!
So looks like I'm gonna have to go with a sportster tank for now.
I'll get another tank in the new year i guess.
Heres the one i got, just because it's a little different and has the ribbed center to match my rear fender.
But its definitely not my style when i saw it on the bike.
Sorry no pics on the bike
It may be for sale if anyone digs it.
I got my tank today and i HATE IT!
So looks like I'm gonna have to go with a sportster tank for now.
I'll get another tank in the new year i guess.
Heres the one i got, just because it's a little different and has the ribbed center to match my rear fender.
But its definitely not my style when i saw it on the bike.
Sorry no pics on the bike
It may be for sale if anyone digs it.
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
That's too bad about the tank. I kept looking at those, but couldn't find how deep the tunnel was, or even a picture of the front of the tank tunnel. Did it sit too high?
Kent
Kent
lukach4
XS650 Addict
gotta agree with ya.. doesnt fit the style I've been seeing... post a pic..
Tunnel is 2.5 wide and deep, front to back.
Sits OK.
But for me i like it low and mean.
This tank seems wide enough, but not very tall so just looked odd to me.
Some people probably love that look i guess.
Plus there would need lots of spot putty to get this thing the way i want it. Around the gas cap especially.
Didn't even bother taking a pic, took 2 seconds to decide not to use it.
Sporty tank fits this fine for now.
lukach4
XS650 Addict
cool. im havin a hard time deciding on tanks too. really wanted a dished tank and found one on ebay and its only 135, all the others are way over 200...
I hear ya. But for me the tank makes the whole bike look proper. So if you really love a certain one the $ is just another drop in the bucket on a build.
So it sucks that i can't get the tank i want till next year sometime.
But i got lots of paint so i guess the tank isn't that big of a deal at this point. I'll move forward and spray the sporty tank tomorrow i guess.
I don't even know if this thing is gonna run yet
lukach4
XS650 Addict
well judging by your last build... you'll be fine.. im in the same boat with the motor, not sure if she'll run. and painting... I really wish I could paint this time of year. Chicago is now cold and I just want to make progress and am stuck til I get a garage heater. I tattoo for a living and am into all kinds of art including airbrushing but the fumes are bad.. I'm envyious!!!!
Thats why i moved to LA can ride and build all year (originally from Toronto) 10+ years ago.
I tattooed for years as well (still do occasionally).
I'm sure this will run - i was just being funny.
lukach4
XS650 Addict
damn your quick.... so... it should be done by tommorrow afternoon right??
Got all the wiring finished today.
Can probably start this thing up tomorrow.
This bike could be finished tomorrow, BUT my new bars won't be here till Tuesday
Just set the tank on to see how it looks
Installed my brake and license holder
fitting exhaust
Made a headlight mount and got it mounted
putting the kill switch under the tank, it wont really be visible but still accessible.
Wiring all done and everything works.
Can probably start this thing up tomorrow.
This bike could be finished tomorrow, BUT my new bars won't be here till Tuesday
Just set the tank on to see how it looks
Installed my brake and license holder
fitting exhaust
Made a headlight mount and got it mounted
putting the kill switch under the tank, it wont really be visible but still accessible.
Wiring all done and everything works.
kvanderploeg
The Dutch Terror
Making some great progress and fast! Looking good!
Kent
Kent
slapfrog
XS650 Enthusiast
That thing is sweet! Where did you learn how to paint? Do you have any tips or tricks?
