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So I'm just looking for some input on this one.
I'm in the process of building my own xs650. Gathering parts off ebay, craiglist etc...Only have a few left before i have everything.
Now i started this project excited to have a bike by summer, after not having one for a few seasons. I've worked on bikes, but never so much as to completely build one from the ground up.
Idk if this is me, but i'm kind of at that point now where i'm concerned over assembling everything. Thankfully I have a engine that is complete, and was fully running when it was taken out. But from there, everything is in pieces and needed to be hooked up. I know the main parts that i need, but not so much the smaller things.
I don't want to say i'm overwhelmed, because i haven't actually started the initial process. But i'm wondering how hard it was for those who have built bikes for the first time? did you feel like your getting in over your head? was it too tough?
When i'm done, i plan to take it to a shop and have them do a full inspections to make sure everything is right, and more importantly safe.
Those first time builders, did you feel anxiety? what are your thoughts? and do you guys have any tips,tricks or hints that might be helpful for someone in my shoes?
I'm in the process of building my own xs650. Gathering parts off ebay, craiglist etc...Only have a few left before i have everything.
Now i started this project excited to have a bike by summer, after not having one for a few seasons. I've worked on bikes, but never so much as to completely build one from the ground up.
Idk if this is me, but i'm kind of at that point now where i'm concerned over assembling everything. Thankfully I have a engine that is complete, and was fully running when it was taken out. But from there, everything is in pieces and needed to be hooked up. I know the main parts that i need, but not so much the smaller things.
I don't want to say i'm overwhelmed, because i haven't actually started the initial process. But i'm wondering how hard it was for those who have built bikes for the first time? did you feel like your getting in over your head? was it too tough?
When i'm done, i plan to take it to a shop and have them do a full inspections to make sure everything is right, and more importantly safe.
Those first time builders, did you feel anxiety? what are your thoughts? and do you guys have any tips,tricks or hints that might be helpful for someone in my shoes?