Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
Yr not lol I do to my bikes and trucks
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UK Bobber Build thread
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Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks Carbon, its the 2012 model - the price was not to be missed 
I agree the 2013 model is even better but for now I am so impressed with the GS, especially with the roads over here in such bad shape!
Sub, i'll build you one for free if you pay for my air fair LOL
This link, post 448 is the closest I can find to the diagram i used http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61&page=23
If youve got her wired up and your not getting spark, its just a process of elimination. Start with the simple stuff, like is the battery / cap connected and well charged. Is the PMA wired in correctly. Then go through each circuit and connection in order with a meter and ensure no bad connections, including earths. If you are unsure of a component functioning, take it off the bike and wire it up on a test battery / bench set up.
I agree the 2013 model is even better but for now I am so impressed with the GS, especially with the roads over here in such bad shape!Sub, i'll build you one for free if you pay for my air fair LOL
This link, post 448 is the closest I can find to the diagram i used http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61&page=23
If youve got her wired up and your not getting spark, its just a process of elimination. Start with the simple stuff, like is the battery / cap connected and well charged. Is the PMA wired in correctly. Then go through each circuit and connection in order with a meter and ensure no bad connections, including earths. If you are unsure of a component functioning, take it off the bike and wire it up on a test battery / bench set up.
Johnt3
Still learning...
Hey Paul, where are you at man?
Just wondering what you've been up to.
Just wondering what you've been up to.
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
He's probley rideing all over or on Halliday agen lol
Johnt3
Still learning...
You know it Sub xs650!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey Guys, how are you all?
Yep, you're right been out riding - A LOT - both on the XS and the new GS1200. This is the GS at a place called Silloth in the North west of England at the weekend, you can just make out the Scottish mountains in the background over the Solway Firth
Here it is on a pass in the Lake District call Hardknott Pass - its really intense with nasty hairpins and 1:2 decents and climbs
As for the XS I have now got 1002 miles on her. She is going very strong and its a blast with this heatwave we are having riding her around. She is attracting an awful lot of attention, with some people offering quite silly money for her but shes not for sale.
I think the best comments are the ones that appreciate the detail and have an understanding of the effort that goes into a build like this.
I'll get some more snaps up of the XS this weekend hopefully if the weather holds
Yep, you're right been out riding - A LOT - both on the XS and the new GS1200. This is the GS at a place called Silloth in the North west of England at the weekend, you can just make out the Scottish mountains in the background over the Solway Firth
Here it is on a pass in the Lake District call Hardknott Pass - its really intense with nasty hairpins and 1:2 decents and climbs
As for the XS I have now got 1002 miles on her. She is going very strong and its a blast with this heatwave we are having riding her around. She is attracting an awful lot of attention, with some people offering quite silly money for her but shes not for sale.
I think the best comments are the ones that appreciate the detail and have an understanding of the effort that goes into a build like this.
I'll get some more snaps up of the XS this weekend hopefully if the weather holds
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
It's gonu rain lol
Johnt3
Still learning...
Good to hear from you Paul.Looks like one hell of a area to ride in, you lucky sob!
Have fun while you can before the rains come back.
Have fun while you can before the rains come back.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks Guys!
Well the rain is back this morning! Bugger!
Hopefully it wont last and it'll fine for the weekend.
Yeah, there's certainly some fantastic scenery around here - quite lucky really
Well the rain is back this morning! Bugger!
Hopefully it wont last and it'll fine for the weekend.
Yeah, there's certainly some fantastic scenery around here - quite lucky really
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
looks like sub jinxed You Paul.
I would like to see some pix off road.
Paul take care Brother!
I would like to see some pix off road.
Paul take care Brother!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi Carbon, good to here from you!
Yeah, the first day i got it we went off road on 15 mile dirt track called the forrest drive - awaesome but needed a lot of cleaning afterwards. Surprisingly for a big bike they do well on the gravel and clarts
You too!
Yeah, the first day i got it we went off road on 15 mile dirt track called the forrest drive - awaesome but needed a lot of cleaning afterwards. Surprisingly for a big bike they do well on the gravel and clarts
You too!
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Paul it's also good to hear for You Brother.
how did those tires do off road?
they look more for street.
as for a dual sport bike that size I can't think of a better one.
take some rides for me.
how did those tires do off road?
they look more for street.
as for a dual sport bike that size I can't think of a better one.
take some rides for me.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Tyres worked well but i wouldnt like to do deep clarts. They are Metzeler Tourances and they are awesome on the road too!
best bike I have ever had - wish Id got one sooner
best bike I have ever had - wish Id got one sooner
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
So, quick update - Ill be entering the bobber into a show next week, so this weekend is all about getting her ready!
I'll update with pics and hopefully, results
Around 1300 miles on now with only a slight oild weep from the left hand cam cover, which ill look at this weekend.
I'll update with pics and hopefully, results
Around 1300 miles on now with only a slight oild weep from the left hand cam cover, which ill look at this weekend.
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Hey Paul. 1300 miles not to bad.
I take it you have been riding the beamer.
I'm working on my engine now and will be getting it back together soon.
GL at the show. pix at the show is a must "or it didn't happen"
I take it you have been riding the beamer.
I'm working on my engine now and will be getting it back together soon.
GL at the show. pix at the show is a must "or it didn't happen"
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
I have been riding the GS - a lot! Done about 2500 since i got it - been to a few rallies and up to the top of Scotland and back down the West coast through Loch Ness at the weekend - brilliant run
Absolutely pics will be taken (even if I get the wooden spoon)
Absolutely pics will be taken (even if I get the wooden spoon)
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
Yr alive lol it's been awhile sents u Bo on here
Sub xs650
XS650 Addict
Been on here stupid auto type
Johnt3
Still learning...
Hey Paul, glad to see your still kicking my friend!
Good luck at the show man.
Good luck at the show man.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Hey Sub - hope you're well! Theres a website for auto correct cock ups - very funny
Hi John - certainly am my friend! Thank you very much - quite looking forward to it!
Hi John - certainly am my friend! Thank you very much - quite looking forward to it!
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