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I hauled home a solid XS project this weekend along with a bunch of other chopper stuff, and I need space/cash more than I need another project in the queue: Kickstart XS motor, turns over smooth and has compression. Side covers came off for inspection, but it all looks pretty solid and...

Thanks guys. Now I get to see if the po stripped them or not.

Hey guys, I appologise if this has already been addressed, but I cant use tje search on my phone and Im away from the comp. Does anybody know the bolt size/thread on the stock exhaust mount? I want to pick some up so that I can mount up my new mids.

Thanks Gary. I was gone for a day or two, and just saw this. Thats about what Ive heard. Hopefully going to go in the next few days to get the vin verified. Im hoping its not too much of a pain.

Paint the tank. I'm not really a fan of the unfinished look. Even plain black would look cool... or you could send it to me for some flames or lace or stripes or something, cause im broke. :D And Ill throw in a strong vote for no paint on the motor. It looks real clean just how it is. Mine came...

I'm going to be playing the new title game soon, too. Unfortunately, I imagine it will be like every other experience Ive had when dealing with the gubment here in CA- a tremendous and unnecessary pain in the ass.

Bruce, I'm guessing you're wanting to run one of the newer HD alloys? James, that is still one of my all-time fave XS's. That old sporty drum looks right at home on there.

Thanks, guys. I was pleased with the way the sissy turned out. I haven't built one in ages, and I'm used to having a fully equipped shop to work in, but it turned out pretty decent. Thanks for the heads up on the light. I could have sworn it was a metal housing, but I'll have to take another...

I dig it, man, it looks fun as hell. Just MHO, but I actually liked the fender in the very forst pic the best. Kinda had an early flattrack feel.

A couple more pics of the fender mocked up with the taillight.

Well, kinda got sidetracked from working on my bike, but managed to upload some pics of my progress and decided it was time for a build thread. I'm using the term 'build' loosely , as all of the hard work had been done by the PO when I bought the bike. I'm on a super-tight budget, and I'm...

I like where this is going. Bike looked great to begin with, but change is good, especially where motorcycles are concerned. So let's hear it: what are the plans aside from the brat kit?

My wheels were painted by the PO. They look okay and seem to be holding up pretty well. That said, if I had it to do over and really wanted them black, disassembly and powdercoat would be ideal. But, if you're looking for an easy fix in the meantime painting will give you the look with a minimum...

My dads buddy had a Norton buried under a tarp in his garage when I was a kid- Ive been in love since. The Flaton and the Black Xs are both tasty as well. The licence plate made me laugh.

At 19, you're already off to one hell of a good start. Bike is looking great so far. I'm looking forward to seeing it with a rear fender on it. Looks unfinished without one, IMO.