zeroxs650
XS650 Addict
I recently purchased a 1077 XS650 and will attempt to completed my second cafe racer build. The bike is not in running condition, the original owner was in the process of doing his own version when he stopped the build and had it stored for the last 2 years. He stripped the bike and repainted the frame and headlamp bucket and reworked the front fork lowers. I have a stock fuel tank along with a tank from a XS750. I received various spare parts in several boxes.
I will start by taking off any part that is rusty and media blast them to clean them up. I will remove the engine covers to clean and polish. along with any chrome that will need cleaned. I will remove the carbs to inspect and clean Then the hard part, getting her running. I want to return the exhaust to the 2 into 2 and am willing to trade the 2 into 1 for a stock exhaust. Also, I want to go with mag style wheels and also be willing to trade the spokes for the mags. PM me if you are interested.
I have an electronic ignition that came with the bike but am not familiar with the brand. I will google the vendor to see if it is appropriate for my bike.
I see challenges for the build but I will take it slow and one item at a time. I will be asking lots of questions as I go, so please add your input and comments.
Let the build begin…….
I will start by taking off any part that is rusty and media blast them to clean them up. I will remove the engine covers to clean and polish. along with any chrome that will need cleaned. I will remove the carbs to inspect and clean Then the hard part, getting her running. I want to return the exhaust to the 2 into 2 and am willing to trade the 2 into 1 for a stock exhaust. Also, I want to go with mag style wheels and also be willing to trade the spokes for the mags. PM me if you are interested.
I have an electronic ignition that came with the bike but am not familiar with the brand. I will google the vendor to see if it is appropriate for my bike.
I see challenges for the build but I will take it slow and one item at a time. I will be asking lots of questions as I go, so please add your input and comments.
Let the build begin…….