e34croak's XS650's

[e34croak]

Hello!
I just picked up 2.5 Yamaha XS650's. The one is nearly complete and i'll likely leave it alone for the most part. I'll have to get a new seat and some other small bits. The second one with the mag wheels i'll be installing a hardtail kit. The 0.5 one is just an engine in the cradle with a title. We'll see what comes of that..

Thanks for having me!

 

[gggGary]

Welcome aboard We like to follow build threads!

 

[e34croak]

Ordered the TC Bros kit and some other bits. Fingers crossed!

 

[e34croak]

Made some progress today in anticipation of the hardtail kit's arrival. I've definitely got some grinding to do.

 

[e34croak]

Some parts arrived.

 

[e34croak]

I'm not sure if this is where my build thread should be but hopefully some of you are following the progress! It is not final welded yet.

 

[Jan_P]

I Notice it is missing a bit on the vertical center tube.
Be careful so the engine mounts fit and bolts go trough.
Perhaps you have a plan already.

 

[e34croak]

I Notice it is missing a bit on the vertical center tube.
Be careful so the engine mounts fit and bolts go trough.
Perhaps you have a plan already.

Correct. I was excited to see how it would look. The bung is not installed and nothing is welded. My plan is finish grinding and removing the existing neck gussets to prepare for welding in the replacements. After everything is cleaned up to my liking on the frame I will reinstall the engine and tack everything in place. Then I'll remove the engine and perform the final welding and install the vertical center tube bung as well. Thank you for looking out!