espi118
XS650 Addict
After months of obsessing over bobbers on the internet, I purchased a 1980 XS650 SG in February 2011. I have been working off and on over the past 4 years to build my own bobber with my own hands. As everyone knows, working, family, and home ownership really cut into time for the build. I have ridden bikes my whole life, but this will be my first build.
Getting this bike done is way past due. By finally starting a build thread, I hope it will give me the little bit of motivation I need to get this thing finished. Ill do a quick overview of my progress so far.
The way she sat the day I picked her up.
I brought it home, tore it down, and chopped off the rear end.
I live less than an hour away from TC Bros headquarters, so I shipped them the chopped frame for cheap and then picked up the fully welded frame 2 weeks later. I had planned to have the bike finished in a couple of months, so I had it totally sandblasted about a month after it was hardtailed
I am going for the "over used", TC Bros hardtail, sportser tank bobber. I dont care, love the look and cant wait to finally ride this thing!
I got a set of wheels off a CB360 for cheap. Powdercoat the rims and hubs, left the spokes chrome. Using the all common, classic Firestone tires.
Painted the motor black. Polished the side covers and shaved the paint off the fins of the head.
Once I got to this point, life took over. We moved to a new house in October 2013 and then had a little girl April 2014. As you can imagine, my plate has been a little full, so the bike went on the back burner.
This is how the bike sits today.
TO DO:
Frame
- Weld seat hindge and seat spring mounts
- Weld rear fender mount
- Weld rear light/license plate mount
- Weld rear brake stay
- Weld rear brake mount
- Fab gas tank mounts
- Fab electronics box mount
- Powder coat
- Mount headlight
- Mount rear fender
Engine
- Assemble head
- Finish shaving fins
- Assemble engine
- Rebuild carbs
Wheels
- Powder front rim and hub
- Mount tires
Electrical
- Rebuild loom from scratch
- Install Pamco and Hugh's PMA
- Mount electrical box that will house fuses
- Mount capacitor
- Mount brake light
Gas Tank
- Clean inside
- Paint
Misc
- Mount toggles and switches for lights and ignition
My plan is to have the bike done for the Chopoff in August. I will have lots of questions and need clarification at times, so I appreciate everyone's help in advance. Here we go!!!
Getting this bike done is way past due. By finally starting a build thread, I hope it will give me the little bit of motivation I need to get this thing finished. Ill do a quick overview of my progress so far.
The way she sat the day I picked her up.
I brought it home, tore it down, and chopped off the rear end.
I live less than an hour away from TC Bros headquarters, so I shipped them the chopped frame for cheap and then picked up the fully welded frame 2 weeks later. I had planned to have the bike finished in a couple of months, so I had it totally sandblasted about a month after it was hardtailed
I am going for the "over used", TC Bros hardtail, sportser tank bobber. I dont care, love the look and cant wait to finally ride this thing!
I got a set of wheels off a CB360 for cheap. Powdercoat the rims and hubs, left the spokes chrome. Using the all common, classic Firestone tires.
Painted the motor black. Polished the side covers and shaved the paint off the fins of the head.
Once I got to this point, life took over. We moved to a new house in October 2013 and then had a little girl April 2014. As you can imagine, my plate has been a little full, so the bike went on the back burner.
This is how the bike sits today.
TO DO:
Frame
- Weld seat hindge and seat spring mounts
- Weld rear fender mount
- Weld rear light/license plate mount
- Weld rear brake stay
- Weld rear brake mount
- Fab gas tank mounts
- Fab electronics box mount
- Powder coat
- Mount headlight
- Mount rear fender
Engine
- Assemble head
- Finish shaving fins
- Assemble engine
- Rebuild carbs
Wheels
- Powder front rim and hub
- Mount tires
Electrical
- Rebuild loom from scratch
- Install Pamco and Hugh's PMA
- Mount electrical box that will house fuses
- Mount capacitor
- Mount brake light
Gas Tank
- Clean inside
- Paint
Misc
- Mount toggles and switches for lights and ignition
My plan is to have the bike done for the Chopoff in August. I will have lots of questions and need clarification at times, so I appreciate everyone's help in advance. Here we go!!!
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