Hi,
Thus is me collecting my 'summerbud' flat tracker from its previous owner....
Super pumped to own this, off what was an impulsive buy...
Heck, you can't take it with you
️Looking forward to an education on all things XS
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Newby from the UK
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Hi,
Thus is me collecting my 'summerbud' flat tracker from its previous owner....
Super pumped to own this, off what was an impulsive buy...
Heck, you can't take it with you
️Looking forward to an education on all things XS
Welcome & cool looking bike. One question though, are the forks braced? Note that the single sided disc can cause forks to twist under heavy braking. Standard bikes have some bracing built into the mudguards.
Welcome from the other side of the pond. Agree with @Tiggertoo, good looking bike. Also agree that the forks need either a brace or an OE fender, whether cut back or not, that has a built-in brace. Are there hidden lights to make the bike roadworthy? More pics please! (we like pics!!!!)
Welcome! That is a good looking bike.
Nice one. Great machine and a good looker too.View attachment 337130
Hi,
Thus is me collecting my 'summerbud' flat tracker from its previous owner....
Super pumped to own this, off what was an impulsive buy...
Heck, you can't take it with you
Looking forward to an education on all things XS
Keep us informed on your adventures..
Oh and regarding the fork brace; just ride it for a while. If you thrash it you may need one but, plenty of Summerbud bikes are out there riding without it quite happily. The fender spoils the flat tracker look for me.
Welcome and congrats on your new bike. Ride it and make any changes after getting to know the bike.
Ignition looks interesting. That's if it is off the cam, do you know what the cam cover on the right side is, and or does it cover something or is it cosmetic. Looks to b a 74 or 75 US import.
Ignition looks interesting. That's if it is off the cam, do you know what the cam cover on the right side is, and or does it cover something or is it cosmetic. Looks to b a 74 or 75 US import.
In a perfect world you have a son or daughter, nephew or niece that will get the joys of your efforts after you are gone. I do not mean to be "dark" here. My son has embraced the XS650 after years of American "big twins" and like riding his XS650s and and mine. Again, welcome.[ATTACH
Heck, you can't take it with you
Hi
Thanks for your compliment, and insight...at present there is no brace, as the builder was going for the flat tracker look....having said that, the race bikes didn't appear to run a front brake
So long story short, I have bought a brace, which is on its way to me in the post.
Thanks for your compliment, and insight...at present there is no brace, as the builder was going for the flat tracker look....having said that, the race bikes didn't appear to run a front brake
So long story short, I have bought a brace, which is on its way to me in the post.
Hi,
There are some rudimental lights mounted in the front numberplate..though I am looking at fitting something a bit more functional, but am unsure of my auto electric skills
I'm hoping I can just replace what's there with a fused replacement, and hopefully mount it, tastefully in a new frontplate/board..
Just hope it doesn't look like a cut 'n' shut job.
Going back to the more important, forkbrace issue I have....the builder has de-lugged to forks during the build, so mounting hardware like a mudguard is posing me some head scratching...so I purchased a brace (that's in the post
) to potentially give me a means to mount a cut down mudguard....but from information from experienced owners the brace is a definite requirement.Something else the builder has done is mount the caliper at the front of thr fork?
Which cosmetically has a look...but I'm thinking rotational force would mechanically put a lot of potential energy into those 2 lugs
, so rather than a rear caliper pushing into a forkleg, ita a caliper trying to escape from the front of a forkleg Thanks again for your insight
Hi, and thanks for your comment
Hi Adamc,
Firstly, love your little subtitle of xs meddler........made me grin
I consider myself a tinkerer, hopefully not a bodger, or saboteur
Early to mid 70's, calipers were indeed mounted in front of the fork rather than behind.Hi,
There are some rudimental lights mounted in the front numberplate..though I am looking at fitting something a bit more functional, but am unsure of my auto electric skills
I'm hoping I can just replace what's there with a fused replacement, and hopefully mount it, tastefully in a new frontplate/board..
Just hope it doesn't look like a cut 'n' shut job.
Going back to the more important, forkbrace issue I have....the builder has de-lugged to forks during the build, so mounting hardware like a mudguard is posing me some head scratching...so I purchased a brace (that's in the post
Something else the builder has done is mount the caliper at the front of thr fork?
Which cosmetically has a look...but I'm thinking rotational force would mechanically put a lot of potential energy into those 2 lugs
Thanks again for your insight
Hi,
I believe the bike us UK made from a US imported bike....
The cam cover/s are, I assume. Made for/by the bike builder when he does the build, and carry his company name or 'Summerbud'.
The ignition is Czech I believe.....Vape, though I have little insight of it yet.
Thank goodness for that, many thanks for your reply
badlegbill
XS650 Enthusiast
Welcome
I'm in Northwich and have been applying my ham hands to XS 650s again after a long break.
Fork stanchions come up on a fairly regular basis for not much money, largely because some people prize the motor but don't want the bike..
The forward calliper is supposed to keep mud,rocks and debris out and the line away from harm but I'm not sure how effective it is
Spinning the stanchion or swapping legs would sort that depending on how it was done. npr.
I have a friend who is capable and has done some videos you might find helpful, if you are bored or curious look at "Built at Blackjacks" on Youtube..
I think you will find the XS650 a fun capable and adaptable motorcycle, I hope you do.
I'm in Northwich and have been applying my ham hands to XS 650s again after a long break.
Fork stanchions come up on a fairly regular basis for not much money, largely because some people prize the motor but don't want the bike..
The forward calliper is supposed to keep mud,rocks and debris out and the line away from harm but I'm not sure how effective it is
Spinning the stanchion or swapping legs would sort that depending on how it was done. npr.
I have a friend who is capable and has done some videos you might find helpful, if you are bored or curious look at "Built at Blackjacks" on Youtube..
I think you will find the XS650 a fun capable and adaptable motorcycle, I hope you do.
Hi,
Thanks for the info, and youtube 'heads up' will be getting a viewing today
As for Northwich, I gave an Aunty, and 2 cousins who live there.
Also have frequented a club on Castle with my old pop
Thanks for the information on line placement etc, everyday is a school day!
