matt81xs
XS650 Enthusiast
so in my build of my 81 xs ive come to the point where i need to hide the electrics, i have to use the blinkers/tailights/battery....basically everything!!! What have you guys done and are there photos? any help appreciated
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bratstyle electrical box??
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alfredo
1978 xs650 Special
I am having to figure this out too. I think I am going to build a simple sheet metal box to mount below where the swing arm meets the frame for the battery. As for the electronics and cables, thinking a pony keg or coffee can with some kin of custom grommets for wiring and custom latch for access.
matt81xs
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sounds kinda like the norm for the hardtails. As far as the battery goes how do you mount it down there? On its side or is there enough room to be upright, do they make a jell battery like the optimas that can be mounted any which way????
Sundie
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txpowdercoater
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Here is what I did on my 81.
none of the wires are seen, its all hidden in the little aluminum box mounted in front of my air ride shock, its approx. 4"x3.5" x 5", I crammed an assload of wires, ign box, key switch and a toggle for main disco in it, the reg. is mounted on top
none of the wires are seen, its all hidden in the little aluminum box mounted in front of my air ride shock, its approx. 4"x3.5" x 5", I crammed an assload of wires, ign box, key switch and a toggle for main disco in it, the reg. is mounted on top
Tech7
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4 inch exhaust pipe. Made a nice flat piece to mount rectifier, regulator and starter solenoid. Slides in and bolts from the outside.
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Tech7
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Thanx. Working on the end plates today. 1/8 inch aluminum that will be polished. Ignition switch on the right side.
alfredo
1978 xs650 Special
just to update. I decided to not use the big ass battery that I bought from mikes. I followed this thread and bought a small battery. It opens up a whole new world of possibilities for brat builds as there is no longer a need for that huge battery box.
Tech7
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Well, anyway, mines done and polished. Here's some pics. Rode the bike today, f'ing awesome!
txpowdercoater
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^^ very nice, i'll bet your grinning so hard your face hurts!
Tech7
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Not just my face, but my ass as well. My seat is still being covered. I was sitting on a towel over the springs!
Trebor13
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way to go.
must feel really good to ride it for the first time, after building.
must feel really good to ride it for the first time, after building.
I can't say I used a towel on the springs because I still have a stock frame. I did have the seat take a crap and while it was off I rode with a few shop rags folded on top of the battery to ride. I was amazed at the difference in how the bike handled. Dropping my butt a couple inches lowered the center of gravity and it tossed side to side much easier.
Tech7
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Talked to the guy doing my seat today. Hopefully done by Saturday. True about that low center of gravity. My wife has a 250 Rebel. Boy can you whip that thing around! BTW, sorry about the hijack Matt. Is your bike stock framed or hardtailed?
