New Build. 73 Tx650

[jjohn3845]

It’s taken me awhile but finally got this little bike going. I created just about everything hardtail, pedals, brake bracket, etc. I didn’t want to have a purchased bike so to speak. The keg is my fuse box. There’s a pma charging system with a xscharge ignition. I didn’t rebuild the engine till I knew if I like the way it rides. It has a slight bit of smoke coming out of right bank. I’m hoping it will smooth out with some miles. It’s sat for 10 years with oil in the cylinders to keep them from rusting. I raked the front end when I had the frame rails off the fork. I really wish I could find a fuel injection system for it but the rebuilt carbs are working great. it’s been 6 years in the making. My wife helped with the paint we wanted it to look like old brass. I wanted to be able to sit at a stop light with both feet on the ground so I put the rest break on the handle bars. I can’t believe how much I miss the foot break or a mirror maybe down the road I’ll put a springer front end with a front break. That’s to be decide. Have a great weekend. Come on spring time!!!

 

[BluzPlayer]

Wow...
Just Wow.
That is an absolutely gorgeous build!
The details are astounding.
You deserve to be extremely proud of the results after 6 years of working to complete your vision.
It would be criminal if this bike doesn't make the Calendar. For me this is one of the finest looking bikes I have seen on the site.
I would love to know if you documented the build. Even if you did as a back story I'm certain it could provide inspiration.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[BluzPlayer]

Love the DickensCider ..oops. Dinkel Acker keg.
German brew ... oh yea.

 

[Mailman]

Congratulations! A very clean build with a lot of nice detail work. I like the paint job, it’s very unique and eye catching.

 

[hovel]

Yep ! That's just as sweet as can be. I'll bet those pipes sound nice and they look about the right length. The paint and pin striping are tasteful and very well done. Good job.

 

[jjohn3845]

Thanks for everybody’s positive comments. Much appreciated. Had the bike Dyno tuned. The clutch was slipping I pinched one of the rubber clutch spacers when assembling the clutch pack now I’m deciding if I should take the rubber spacers off and try to run it without them or make it a 8 disk clutch.