First time tx650 750 cc bratstyle build

[Rcmonkee]

So this is my first time rebuilding a motorcycle. I've done some work on a 69' camaro, but not on a bike. So I bought a 1974 TX650 that was big bored to 750 cc of cragslist a couple of months back. It was in pretty good shape but need some work. So I've been working on this bike for a while now but I wanted to share what I have done so far. To start out I did the basic maintenance to a bike that is 40 years old. I cleaned the carbs, adjusted the valves and timing then I tuned the carbs. The guy before me cut the mufflers off so I ordered EMGO shorty mufflers and had to use a pipe reducer to attach them. I also got some black turn signals and a chrome speedo from Dime City. I had to make a mount for the front signals by making a steel rod fit around the reflector mount and threaded the other side for the turn signals. I also made a custom seat out of 16 gauge mild steel, shaped the foam and had it upholstered.

 

[neanderthal]

cool seat pan. good idea.

 

[Rcmonkee]

So here is what it looks like now. I also forgot to mention the battery box I made for my Shorai small ass battery. I am planing on getting new rear shocks and doing a shorter rear finder and light. I've been looking at Hagon road shocks, but I was wondering how people like them. I would like to have Ohlins but I don't have that kind of money right now. So let me know what you think.

 

[Square Circle]

Seat looks comfy, entire build looks very "rideable". Blinkers look like guns. Nice job on the batt..box. looks fun to ride.

 

[Rcmonkee]

Thanks Square Cirle. It is fun to ride. Hopefully I get my shocks in so I can get one more ride in before winter.

 

[scabber]

Looks great, the rear fender I wouldn't shorten.It looks great the way it is. Classic taillight good tag location. Flows well with the seat. Sell it to me.

 

[Rcmonkee]

Here are some new pics with the new shocks and bates style tail light. I took off the ears that held the fender on and made a new bracket for the fender to attach to. I still need to adjust the fender so I get better clearance, but it works for now.

 

[seekarete]

What handlebars are those?

 

[Rcmonkee]

I thought they were stock, its similar to a dirt bike handlebar but will out the middle cross bar. Now looking at other stock xs's they don't seem to have as much rise as the stock handlebars do.

 

[seekarete]

ok. I recently got a '74 TX650 also in the cinnamon brown. The high stock handlebars will be the first to go once I get her running.

Good-looking bike you've built there.

 

[scabber]

The bars are Eurosport bars. I have a set on mine. Looks like you won't be need the tail light. I would like to buy it. Send me a PM no sense letting it collect dust.

 

[scabber]

Cutting the ears off really looks good. Where did you get the shocks ? If they ride as good as they look really comfortable.