bare-bone '76 xs650, copying the Russell Taylor build

[theDQG]

 

[theDQG]

Bump.

Anyone have any ideas, clues, or lead?

 

[fredintoon]

Hi DQG,
I got no effin' idea but it's nice, eh? Although it's front end could use a fork brace and my elderly arse would appreciate a thicker seat pad.

 

[theDQG]

My arse would appreciate one too and it ain't quite elderly, just yet. I just love how clean the bike is. That front wheel looks like it comes off a honda dirtbike?

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

This isn't it, but plane_ben's build "The 23" might give you some ideas.

http://www.xs650.com/threads/my-new-build-the-23.23725/

 

[theDQG]

Thanks Steve. I'll definitely look through it. I hopefully will make a play on a post '73 bike soon (yes, I've learned my lesson).

 

[theDQG]

Well I've acquired a '76 xs650 and will be attempting to duplicate the simplicity of this bike. Frame and engine are good. Everything else is crappy so I'll be selling a bunch of stuff off. Stay tuned (but don't hold your breath).

Putting together a game plan.

 

[figure8]

Looks like dual 21"s. Going with Omar's kit on the rear?

 

[Gcraay]

I find a site called scotch and iron
http://blog.scotchandiron.com/lookbook/

 

[theDQG]

Thanks.. all tips appreciated as I do my research. I've reached out to Scotch & Iron to see if they have any more info on the build.

 

[TimeMachine]

Can't figure out why these are called "builds" as they seem more like just a strip to me .. RT

 

[theDQG]

Well, I reached out to Scotch & Iron and turns out that bike was built by Russell Taylor and I am trying to obtain more information from him. Those rims are 21" with Kenda tires, and the gas tank is a harley tank. It's a no battery kick start only. The '76 I have now has a PAMCO and a broken starter so I'm going to get rid of the starter and go either with a capacitor or very small battery.

I have changed the title of this thread, accordingly.

 

[member3480]

Here is a little different spin on that style with fat wheels. I am just finishing it up. I like the skinny tires too. Dual headlights is the final build other was mockup. Bike was in accident from original build and tank/seat/clip ons/controls were all damaged.

 

[JRay77]

Not understanding what's so difficult. Search front wheel conversions on here maybe? Other than that looks just like a simple chop job. I don't like it honestly.

 

[JRay77]

Here is a little different spin on that style with fat wheels. I am just finishing it up. I like the skinny tires too. Dual headlights is the final build other was mockup. Bike was in accident from original build and tank/seat/clip ons/controls were all damaged.

I freaking dig this. Nice job!

 

[MaxPete]

Upside down forks look interesting but does knobby front tire affect the handling very much?

 

[Exploding Coffin Emporium]

Upside down forks look interesting but does knobby front tire affect the handling very much?

Handles for shit on the street and you burn through them knobs quicker than a teenagers clutch on his first stick shift, but if your going for that road warrior running from the Humungus look that's the ticket.

 

[theDQG]

Just snagged this off ebay. Perfect mix of safety and going for as close a bare front rim as on the original build. I am not going to run a dingy front drum off a 70's dirtbike. The brake drum is off a xs400 so I'm hoping I won't have trouble slotting it on those 650 forks.

Not going to run those big knobby tires. I'll run a pair of 21" shinko dual sports.

 

[MaxPete]

Should look pretty interesting!

 

[mrtwowheel]

I guess you'll still have quicker brakes than most of the cars on the road, and better brakes than Fred Flintstone. I sure don't miss the days of two drum brakes.

Scott