takehikes
XS650 Addict
Chopped my 81 for my 70th birthday. Fired first try.
Since most bikes are viewed from the right side I hid things on the left. Like coil, horn, switches, XS1100 disc etc. On the right I put in a fake oil filler to make it look like a real tank. Handlebars are 71 special sawed shorter. Attached TCI (rubber mounted) to back of battery box. Rear brake stop attached in side and solenoid low on the front. Modified brake arms to work with pivot. Modified shift arm too. Plated seat and battery area with sheet metal for lighter weight than bar, strength, ease of mounting. 19”Avon speed master front and 16”rear (nice and tall since it’s the suspension). Top triple tree and risers aluminum. Forks 2” over to keep it level. Added fork brace, ran out of time to shave legs. 11/2” pipes with baffles in the ends.
Color is TropiCali flake and candy over black base on tank, fender, oil bag and batt box. Frame is sane over lighter base. All rattle can.
Runs and rides excellent. I’m happy.
Since most bikes are viewed from the right side I hid things on the left. Like coil, horn, switches, XS1100 disc etc. On the right I put in a fake oil filler to make it look like a real tank. Handlebars are 71 special sawed shorter. Attached TCI (rubber mounted) to back of battery box. Rear brake stop attached in side and solenoid low on the front. Modified brake arms to work with pivot. Modified shift arm too. Plated seat and battery area with sheet metal for lighter weight than bar, strength, ease of mounting. 19”Avon speed master front and 16”rear (nice and tall since it’s the suspension). Top triple tree and risers aluminum. Forks 2” over to keep it level. Added fork brace, ran out of time to shave legs. 11/2” pipes with baffles in the ends.
Color is TropiCali flake and candy over black base on tank, fender, oil bag and batt box. Frame is sane over lighter base. All rattle can.
Runs and rides excellent. I’m happy.
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