KC 120
1980 XS650
That's a nice scoot their Brother...I'd say this was done in very good taste.View attachment 105315
That's a nice scoot their Brother...I'd say this was done in very good taste.View attachment 105315
I agree whole heartedly. Good advise, and I'm committed till the end!I would definitely get it running correctly first, and change the ownership to your name while stock (if that may be an issue in your jurisdition) so you know what you have before you start chopping. Nothing worse than seeing some hacked up pile of parts being sold for cents on the dollar because someone's unplanned modifications got out of hand.
I like the way you think! Thank you for your thoughts. I'm definitely committed on this project. Great tip on planning costs. Thank youI'd say get'er running, everything in order and ride it for what's left of the season. You never know what's lurking for issues only to rear its ugly head when you are dying to ride in the spring. When not on the road, plan out your parts and overall cost. If doing a proper long haul hard tail the $$$$ is gonna sneak up something fast depending on just how far you're going to go. And hey....if you are going to go for it....for god sakes go all the way to something fantastic and completed. The market is plenty loaded with coulda woulda shoulda projects
The only thing wrong with my house is the yard is too big.So, you are in a glass house,
Scott I like your enthusiasm and your offer, although I have some hefty commitments around here. Regardless, I thank you. I bet it would be a good time!Can you make a road trip? I'm on your way to TC Bros. Make an appointment with TC Bros, haul your bike this way. We can break it down in my garage, take the frame to TC Bros, 1/2 hour from my place. Back in my garage we can put the motor back in and the front end and rear wheel, you'll have a roller in 1-2 days.
Seriously, Scott
The only thing wrong with my house is the yard is too big.
and not only that but you've got exposed ankle bones to moving pavement ! not the best choice for bike riding I'ed say !So, I've got red boot laces.
It's okay to be gay I guess.my hair's longer than Caitlyn Jenner's.
That is so ten years ago. The real hip cats are leaving it stock now.
You could do it either way , of course ! but which is better ? chances are if your going to have a bike that runs good you will have to buy parts to make that happen anyway.... but things like the air filters you may not want on your chopper so put those parts off till after the hard tail
exhaust is the same , use the stock for now later you may want to change that,
..... it's your project and if just getting it running good is going to turn you off and reduce the joy of having the project in the first place then just dive in, as the enthusiasm is worth it's weight in gold and you need to cultivate it on a long project !!!!!
each person is different many people get disgusted at how long it takes and give up.... adding a hard tail is a big part, and expensive to boot
Personally I would leave the swing arm and perhaps make a custom seat and change the frame so the seat sits lower....
simply because at my age I want a soft ride .... and a fat tire just won't cut it.
I like their looks though but I want work ability above all else ! because I love to ride !
getting your bike going good first will let you discover what it is you want in a bike too.... if you discover as I did that there is nothing better than leaning into a corner so hard the foot pegs fold up then I doubt you'll want a hard tail at all
although they can handle most of the time they are built to be pirty not functional... and to me.... that is a waste !
you can't get to know your bike and put some miles under your belt if you don't know weather it runs really good or not....
if all you want is to go bar hopping on it and to look cool that's another story completely..... to each their own
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Bob.......
yes it has gotten a little off track. Happy to be here. For those of you interested in knowing TC Bros. No longer does any frame work (for the hardtail kit) but they did recommend a shop.KC120.........It is your bike to do as you please ....................Although there a few who love to get into the Hardail/original crap, do as you please.
There are those, (although they wouldn't consider a hard-tail), who respect and love a well made build, and will help you with any mechanical and carb problems.
This thread has degenerated into critic posts, negative posts and bordering on abuse........It is your thread and you have the options to ask those that aren't contributing, to stop, or hit the report button and ask a mod to help get things back on track............
As a newbie, the rules do ask us to be considerate to new members, and like wise new members to respect older members......It is a 2 way street. ......Again.....This thread has descended/ed, into negatives about why one would want a Hard-tail and cryptic posts that has dragged, (someone who wants to help), into an argument to defend his footwear and now his sexuality. Posting weird, cryptic posts, looking for a reaction and now making it about someone sexuality, (discrimination/abuse) is abuse..........that is not only a but, as in a recent court case also a criminal offense...... slander.
It's okay to be gay I guess.