Stardust83
XS650 Enthusiast
Hello to all. I have read much on this site and look forward to my build. I bought this bike about 4 years ago for my retirement. I retired in April and I am ready to start this project.
My starting point:
I bought a pair of spoked wheels from a 1976 xs650 and have put them on; next step strip the rest of the stuff the PO did not take off. BTW, bike was last registered in 1986 and 1 previous owner with 60,000 km on the motor.
So my plan is to increase rear shock length to 350 mm or 13.78 inches, add motolana aluminium swingarm, and use Joe Minton mods as guideline to get a running bike. Planning on top end rebuild.
I will update as I go along, initially much to do just to get organized. I am building this motorcycle at a DIY shop in Toronto, Moto Revere. I live in Hamilton and go by public transit, my current motorcycle 2003 Triumph Speed Triple or by car so I have few distractions.
My starting point:
I bought a pair of spoked wheels from a 1976 xs650 and have put them on; next step strip the rest of the stuff the PO did not take off. BTW, bike was last registered in 1986 and 1 previous owner with 60,000 km on the motor.
So my plan is to increase rear shock length to 350 mm or 13.78 inches, add motolana aluminium swingarm, and use Joe Minton mods as guideline to get a running bike. Planning on top end rebuild.
I will update as I go along, initially much to do just to get organized. I am building this motorcycle at a DIY shop in Toronto, Moto Revere. I live in Hamilton and go by public transit, my current motorcycle 2003 Triumph Speed Triple or by car so I have few distractions.