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JesseeS Build Thread
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Not a huge fan of tan/brown seats.... but with that candy purple.... might be just the ticket to set it off?
I agree, I just wasn’t sure how I wanted to go about it and decided to hold off before I made a decision and wasn’t happy with it. Figured I could always call Jim and we can figure that out down the line. For now I’ll just enjoy the Purple showing off
Got a surprise delivery today. My front wheel from Cognito Moto. I forgot to order an OEM bearing spacer so that’s been placed. The tube and rim strip should be in Wednesday and can get the tire installed after that. The hub and rim are a great looking piece. Really happy I went with it.
Just wanted to update with some pics. It’s the first time the bikes been out of the garage since I moved into the house almost 2 years ago. I’m still waiting for my headlight brackets (typical) and my seat is of the finest quality, But I needed to see how she looked in the sun. The color is really mind blowing. Even at ~10ft it looks black, and you only see purple when you get on top of it in certain angles. I personally think the back end needs to be raised slightly, so may go with Thruxton shocks. Also looking at what would be the seat cowl, I think it’s too sharp edged (if you get what I’m saying). The tank is more rounded and flowing and I think the seat cowl needs to come further to me/the tank and gently round off to the back vs being quite angled like now. I’m open to all comments, critiques and suggestions. Very happy with how it’s coming so far but still a ways to go
Are you going to lace a stock rear brake to match the front wheel, or was there another plan?
I’m not going with a stock rear but Cognito Moto (who made my front wheel) makes a rear disc conversion hub/wheel that will match the front so both front and rear will be 18” and laced
Beautiful!
Can’t say I’ve ever seen a gsxr front end on an XS that I thought looked good. They usually look too big, bulky and just don’t look like a step backwards in my eyes.
This set up looks good though. Maybe cause it’s black??? Not sure. But it looks proportional.
I think I'd be tempted to find an old Special tank, cut the back off it and use that as the basis for a cowl. Could be spread open/closed... tilted... whatever it takes. Talk about flowing aesthetically.
Since it's got a pretty good drop at the end, tail/brake lights could be molded in.
If you like that idea... I've got plenty of Special tanks. I could cut one off, send it to you and go back and forth 'till it's a painted product ready for mounting.
Pick one....... 
Bike is looking gorgeous Jesse!
That front end looks sharp. Beefy.
The spoked wheel and discs are gorgeous.
Can't wait to see the rear wheel as well as how you fine tune the seat cowl.
Just a really nice sharp bike.
I thought my R6 forks looked too big and bulky on my frame but yours has the look I had been hoping for. Perhaps as WideAWAKE said it is due to being painted. Those inverted forks are perhaps part of the reason as well. My R6 forks are stock style. It is great to see your vision becoming reality.
That front end looks sharp. Beefy.
The spoked wheel and discs are gorgeous.
Can't wait to see the rear wheel as well as how you fine tune the seat cowl.
Just a really nice sharp bike.
I thought my R6 forks looked too big and bulky on my frame but yours has the look I had been hoping for. Perhaps as WideAWAKE said it is due to being painted. Those inverted forks are perhaps part of the reason as well. My R6 forks are stock style. It is great to see your vision becoming reality.
Re: the cowl; I don't know how much seat room you can give up. The existing loop means the real estate must come from that area. I don't usually like stubby cowls (CR750 Honda,etc.) but I like the look on yours (as mocked). Don't know if it flows on yours, but attached CB500 cowl is a stunner.
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That 500 is gorgeous!
