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Let's See The XS's
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I hope you'll post another picture of it after a bath. I think it's truly exceptional.
I've owned this bike for 20+ years. It never ran right and spent a lot of time parked in the garage while I rode a parade of other bikes. The stars finally aligned last summer and I have been able to spend countless hours (and dollars) rebuilding this 1982 Heritage Special into what I wanted ever since I heard of Mule motorcycles. The black stripes outlining the paint are tape. Since the first 2 pics were taken i got a little "real" pinstriping done. Now the tape has been replaced by paint and the last pic shows the tank with a little flourish.
Elsewhere, the eagle eyed may notice something glaringly omitted but it's been added since the pictures. It's pretty well finished now so I'll be taking some more photos soon.
Elsewhere, the eagle eyed may notice something glaringly omitted but it's been added since the pictures. It's pretty well finished now so I'll be taking some more photos soon.
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In the last few days, for some odd reason my hunger to build a Street Tracker has somehow been renewed? I think it was the fact that Hugh has CDI units back in stock, which compelled me to buy one immediately.
I've been collecting Street Tracker candidate bikes over the years...every time I spotted a derelict 650 Special for sale, I'd buy it and put it in storage. Life always seems to get in the way and theres always other things to work on.
I think its time! Thats why I find your posting so ironically timed...you have the glass I'm looking at on yours, looks good.
Now, I have to pick which bike I need to start stripping down (I have a few to choose from, lol).
Wow! That is a beautifully done bike with lots of tasty bits on it! Some might even say it’s calendar worthy!
The tank is aluminum and it is bare, polished.
From what I've been told, it's unlikely that clear would stick to the metal for the long haul. Since that was the look I wanted, staying on top of it occasionally is the price I'll have to pay. (It gives me an excuse to putter around anyway, lol)
From what I've been told, it's unlikely that clear would stick to the metal for the long haul. Since that was the look I wanted, staying on top of it occasionally is the price I'll have to pay. (It gives me an excuse to putter around anyway, lol)
I might be in the market for another project 650 soon, if you decide you have too many, lmk.
Chad McSpeed
XS650 Member
My XS chop. Bought many moons ago and finally got her finished. Well enough to get on the road that is!!
1980 with weld on hardtail, minimal wiring, Pipes & Stuff ignition system with no battery. Still a work in progress but I like her and it makes me smile
1980 with weld on hardtail, minimal wiring, Pipes & Stuff ignition system with no battery. Still a work in progress but I like her and it makes me smile
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and at the end of the day that's what counts.
Very nice, much better with the rear disc tho, lol.
Ha ha! I wondered if anyone would notice!
This bike originally had a drum rear brake so it took some engineering to convert. Once it was installed and the pinstriping done its generally complete. Of course, it will never be really finished, lol.
Anyway, if nobody objects I'll post up a couple more pics of it done...
No objections? Good! Ha ha
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She's beautiful. What brand tires are you running and what wheel & tire size.
Everyone like pics! Awesome looking suspension!
The tires are Dunlop K180's running on 18" Sun rims with Cognito Moto hubs and stainless spokes.
Tire sizes are:
Rear = 130/80-18
Front =120/90-18
Although they could be the same I just didn't know when I ordered them. I was concerned the rear might be too wide but it worked out fine.
The forks, triple clamps and brakes are from a 2005 GSXR 1000.
Tire sizes are:
Rear = 130/80-18
Front =120/90-18
Although they could be the same I just didn't know when I ordered them. I was concerned the rear might be too wide but it worked out fine.
The forks, triple clamps and brakes are from a 2005 GSXR 1000.
Yes. Originally the muffler touched first so I did some things to fix that.
Then it was the header pipe below the footpeg that started to touch. I modified it as much a possible but it's nearly touching the bottom of the motor so there's nothing more I can do.
The ground clearance is acceptable now but I wouldn't mind a little more.
How are the K-180's as far as wear, grip on pavement, handling etc. What rim width are you running?
