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[John_B]

Wow, thanks!!! That's a lot of homework you've done.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Hi, no problem. Not all my work . It's taken from a thread Blue Spot calipers but it certainly helped me out when I did my Cafe build

 

[Johnt3]

Hey Paul, I know it's a little late but I saw these and thought of you.
http://motone.com/xs650-motone-big-fin-exhaust-clamps/

They also have some nice switch gear you might be interested in.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Hey John, they're pretty cool. Thanks for that!

 

[Paulrxs650]

Today I made a start machining up the front wheel spacers

Then split the cases, again to pop in the output shaft. Got the chain looped through just to check alignment and begin on the rear spacers. Looks like I'll need a 126 link chain

 

[Johnt3]

Fine work my friend,fine work.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks John. I was hoping to get the spacers all done today but just ran out of time. I'll try and true the rims this week as the tyres are coming

 

[Johnt3]

Go man go!

 

[Paulrxs650]

A little more done today. I finally got all the spacers machined and the wheels trued. Popped over to the tyre fitters this morning and got the new tyres on the rims. Fitted them onto the bike and lay a new aluminium fender on the back wheel to get a feel for how it'll look.

Also got the side stand sorted out. I cut of all the bits and bobs from the stock one and made a neat little locator and welded that on, finished with a machined aluminium tip.

 

[Johnt3]

Man! That's looking good Paul! Great job so far my friend.

 

[Brassneck]

Such a great build...keep it up!

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks guys, really appreciate the comments. I think next steps are to get the engine cases out for blasting. I can then build the engine and get it back in the frame, ready for test firing. That, along with brake lines, carbs etc then wiring.

Still need a colour scheme too

 

[Yoozy]

That's looking fasssst just sitting there

Colour scheme, tricky one. Depends whether your going old school or blingy eh

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks Yoozy. Probably a mix of both actually. Not too over the top but some flake wouldn't go amiss

 

[Johnt3]

Hey Paul, are you polishing the cases or painting?

 

[Paulrxs650]

So the engine cases are going to get blasted and coated silver, like the last couple of builds. I'm actually contemplating chroming the clutch and alternator covers

 

[Yoozy]

Love the tank, love the zorst, love it all. I'm full of vino collapso but I see reptiles or koi

 

[Johnt3]

Oh... There ya go again! lol. Sounds good to me man.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thanks Yoozy, yes there's definately something about it!

Cheers John -

 

[Paulrxs650]

As the weather was nice today I pulled it outside yo get a broader perspective. Popped the carbs on too.

My big question is - rear mudguard or no rear mudguard???