Alright, update time. been doing some work but I haven't felt like updating.
I decided to order some new carbs. The pwk's were actually working well, but i wanted mikunis. so i bought mikunis from hoos. So if you want a set of pwks, pm me and you'll get 2 pwks, 2 intake blocks from mikes xs, and a single/dual throttle cable. You'll also get the carb boots but they're trashed.
I also went a little crazy and ordered a builder's kit from visual impact. That was a terrible choice on my part because it was very difficult to weld into all the nooks and get both sides perfect. If I had to do it again, I would just order the finished version and pay more. I also got a set of burly slammer knock offs from a facebook group i'm in. Anyway, here's some pics!
Both kits showed up within a day of each other. I was a very happy boy! I did have a minute of regret after ordering the builder's kit once i saw how much work was going to be involved.
I didn't back down though, I went full bore into it and chopped off the butt.
Here's a general test fit of where I wanted things to end up. I wish I could've gotten the kit with all the angles cut so there would've been less guesswork, but it's done now.
Here's a test fit of the mikunis from hoos. At this point i was very excited to see them on there until i realized that the new seat rails would interfere with the filters. For right now i'm going to use the mikes xs oval filters. I know they're bad for airflow, but putting pressure on rubber components is also bad. So I'll be using those until I can find something else that will fit and flow better.
Unfortunately I was hellbent on finishing the whole time and didn't take any more pictures. I also ran out of gas after i got the first rail welded on. Had to wait a few days to get a new tank and finish up. but here it is.
I also gave it it's first full(ish) bath. washed off all the metal shavings and dust. A sharp eye will also notice I ditched the clubmans. I got a set of buckhorns from a friend at work who will be getting my cafe seat in trade. they were a bit longer but I trimmed them down as far as possible.
they're a bit wider than i wanted, but they're very comfy. Maybe I can take a torch and bend them in a bit. I'll probably just leave them alone.
As you could guess, the battery box I made previously will no longer fit so I've designed and made a mock up for a new one.
spend some time measuring in draftsight and came up with this.
Paper cutouts
And, finally, coke zero box and usps box from visual impact used to make a box for test fitting. I did have to trim the rear section a bit shorter because i'm not very proficient with curves and measuring and draftsight. Next I'll be welding this up, adding some mounting tabs, then refixing all electronics. then i'll get the seat mounted.
Overall, i'm pleased with the progress. I'm in love with the new lines and the new seating position. I also jacked up the front about 6" to get a feel for having longer forks and i've decided I will definitely be getting a set of 6 overs. If anyone has opinions on tc bros vs mikes xs over tubes, please comment.
I also noticed very quickly that I'm going to need forwards. I'll probably save those for later. It annoys me that the tc bros "kit" isn't really a full kit. You have to get the initial kit, then a linkage kit, then you have to find a lever for the shifter and the brake pedal that can accept the linkage. I don't even know where to get those for an xs.
That's it for the updates this time. I'll update after i've made the box and mounted the seat.