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    My attempt at a sporter front end swap

    That’s just it. I gained a headache. Other than having more options for controls, wheels and brake setup not really sure. I was honestly close to finally “finishing” and then was gifted this all. Sadly no turning back now
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    My attempt at a sporter front end swap

    Here is a mock up still need to work out spacers on these wheels
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    My attempt at a sporter front end swap

    I guess voodoo has a neck kit out there now. If I can save some money I will just go with my diy way haha. I am still debating if what I did above here is OK. I guess I now have a front end as well as rear drum to disk converted wheel that I can sell if anyone is interesed. I bought a rear 16...
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    My attempt at a sporter front end swap

    I’ve attempted to diy install a 2004 sportster front end (given to me) on my xs650. I called TC Bros and ordered: 30x48x15mm BEARING RACE × 2 (SKU 119-0079) 1 in. STEERING BEARING SET × 1 (SKU 119-0080) The harley stem was a bit short. I cut a little less than 5/16” off the bottom of the neck...
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    Wanted - Harley neck kit

    I am attempting to install a 2004 sportster 1200 front end on my xs650. Here is what I have learned so far: Called TC Bros and ordered: 30x48x15mm BEARING RACE × 2 (SKU 119-0079) 1 in. STEERING BEARING SET × 1 (SKU 119-0080) You need to keep the dust shield and the top race from the stock...
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    1978 xs650 "build" work in progress

    Hope everyone had a good long weekend. I haven't been doing much been busy with life and all. I decided to go against blasting the engine pieces even if its just the exterior. I just did not want to risk leaving any media behind because I know my dumbass would most likely do that. I ended up...
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    1978 xs650 "build" work in progress

    Thank you sir. I got scared and will not be going the blasting media route. I didn't think it was worth me messing up my first motor. HAHA
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    1978 xs650 "build" work in progress

    Alright so lets call this thread "HOW NOT TO SPEND MONEY?". I think I made a dumb purchase. This weekend I was Harbor Freight and ended up buying their sandblasting cabinet. (Not sure if this was the right move). My original thinking while browsing the store, was that I could media blast my...
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    1978 xs650 "build" work in progress

    Helloo there. I have been eyeballing xs650's for quite some time and the wife finally let me pull the trigger on one and what did I do? yep, I stripped it all down and chopped the back of the frame. HAHA It's a terrible feeling let me tell you. I immediately searched craigslist to reassure...
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