Okey dokey sports fan: I finally took a mental health day (off work) yesterday and got into the DCW for some time on my bikes. As you may know, I am preparing
all three of my XS650s for the big CVMG Annual Rally in Paris Ontario in June and each has its own set of issues:
1)
Lucille is a 1976 XS650C and just needs some engine case polishing and while I’d sure like to get her tins painted, I am not sure that is realistic given what else is on my plate.
2)
Black Betty is a 1978 XS650E and Jim is presently painting her tins for me (
) and she will be getting a new RHS muffler (THANK YOU Gary
) and the usual head re-torque, timing chain, valve lash and points care and a new set of tires and tubes plus the front brake is sticky.
Which brings me to....
3) Demi - the 1981 XS650SH and the subject of this thread. This slightly crusty old gal is getting the full meal deal and yesterday I tucked into her in grand style. I figured out the tank mounting arrangements and am working on the seat as well. Once those are sorted out, I am shipping the tins and seat to Jim along with the paint and he is going to work his magic on them. Meanwhile I will keep going on everything else starting with polishing the rear hub and brake plate and then spoking up the new 18” wheel and getting new tires front and rear. It’s gonna be tight....
I may have to change the name of this thread to the
Three Chicks Build...
Here are some photos...