The BoB-A-SwinG build 1st XS attemp!

[Sn34ky]

Option #2, as I planned it at first

I'll try something mounted to the left shock upper mount...

 

[Sn34ky]

option#3, I think this is pretty close to do it...

 

[Sn34ky]

Handlebar are pretty much done, I just keep the final welds on the risers for a final fitment when I got a rolling bike... but this angle is so comfy!!

I made them with 1 1/8'' OD tubing and for 7/8'' grips. Also put the horn and flasher switch on it! Here's the pics:

Also put brass fittings on the fake tank for get wires into it

 

[TurboFarviknugn]

THAT BIKE LOOKS LIKE CRAP !!!!! Send me your address and I will come take it off your hands and put you out of YOUR MISERY !!!!

Really enjoying seeing all your work and thought going on here. NOT a fan of the SQUARE fender on a ROUND tire, BUT you pulled it off, best looking square fender I have seen to date. Keep plugging away one step closer each day.

Just a thought on that rear caliper, with that bleed screw pointing down like that it will be difficult to bleed the air out as it rises, might have to remove turn upright insert a steel blank, bleed then remount it on the bike.

 

[TurboFarviknugn]

BTW, I got the same oven in my garage, used for powder coating !

 

[Sn34ky]

Thanks man! I knew for all the problems I would have by inverting the caliper, I always have the Omar's kit as #2 option if my redneck setup doesn't work at my taste!

I'm not equipped for powder coating, but I use the oven for cooking VHT paint and heating the shed when it's chilly !!

 

[Sn34ky]

Mocked up the exhaust... After some research here and there, here's what I come with... I used 2 different wall tubing... first, I cut 2 pieces of 12'' long 1.750 od x .095 wall, so i'll get the same length for the first section of my inner stepped exhaust... It's almost the same ID as a 1 5/8'' exhaust tubing, so if I overhaul the engine next winter, I'm not gonna be choked by the exhaust.

I've read somewhere that the best exhaust for a little overlap cam is to match the exhaust ports size... There is 2 steps in the XS head it fits perfectly the 1st, maybe a little bit of porting this winter...

I made a little taper at the last ends and then start with 1,750 od x .065 wall... Had to go the pie cuts way since I don't have a bender... but it will be a good way to perfect my Tig technic!! Anyway... they will be painted&wrapped!

I need a better(sneaky) mounting point at the ends of both mufflers. Here's what I ended up with:

 

[jdizon]

Nice work dude! Those pipes look sick!

 

[CaseySmithersxs]

I just ran across this build, comming along GREAT! 1 question though, what did you use to clean the outside of those carbs.

 

[Sn34ky]

Nice work dude! Those pipes look sick!

Thanks JD!! Got a little inspired by yours!!

I made a quick touch-up after work tonight.. Put the left pipe (lower) a little bit higher, I think it's minimal, but wrap the engine a little more and also give me more ground clearance... everything is in the detail!

I just ran across this build, comming along GREAT! 1 question though, what did you use to clean the outside of those carbs.

Thanks Smithers!! I've use mostly Soda blast... and dip them in hot water with vinegar, with my black&decker sander on the side of the tub to act like a no-ultrasonic-at-all part washer!! Work pretty good for cleaning the soda left inside!! I hear you !!

 

[jdizon]

Yeah man details details details! and Sweat the small stuff Can't wait to see her done.

 

[I am Carbon]

I agree details are worth the effort!
exhaust looks great!

 

[Sn34ky]

Thanks guys!

Little update... had to rethink my fender mounts. Not enough clearance between the chain and the tab I've made. So here's the #2 try, still adjustable and rubber mounted...

couple small things done too, muffler mounts, remote front MC and a bracket for the speedo. I'm pretty much done with the fab works, next will be a couple hours of welding to finish things and ready for sand blast and paint!!

 

[Lester]

Looking good !
Great fab work

 

[Sn34ky]

Thanks man! What's up with your build man?

 

[Lester]

Cheers SnK,
Summer is so short here I just don't want to spend it in the garage... my build will be picked up again come fall. I am having alot of fun riding my rat-CafeRace... 63 BSA lightning. Leather work has alsop been keeping me busy lately. I'll get an update going as soon as I get started again.

Lester

 

[Sn34ky]

Damn I'm so busy, don't know if I'll be able to take it for a spin before snow shows up... still manage to sandblast and paint my frame past week... I used Dupli-Color Paint-Shop pints with a cheap mastercraft paint gun... it does the trick pretty well. I mixed 50/50 of gloss and matte clear for the top coat and it kinda look satined... I'm really happy how it turns out!

 

[bobber_xs]

sick build men...

ont se donne des news men.... moi aussi ca avance pas pire mais pas aussi vite que toi

lache pas!

 

[Conrad Russell]

I started going threw the threads and was going to throw in that I cut my rotor down to Harley diameter.I used a Performance Machine 4 piston caliper and it works great.You can see how it looks in my albums.Your bike has to be at least one of the coolest brats I've ever seen.

 

[Sn34ky]

I started going threw the threads and was going to throw in that I cut my rotor down to Harley diameter.I used a Performance Machine 4 piston caliper and it works great.You can see how it looks in my albums.Your bike has to be at least one of the coolest brats I've ever seen.

Thanks for those words bro! Always cool to get some motivation from others!! Your brake setup is freaking cool and your Camaro way more!!

Here's some shots of the pegs I've work on while I'm making some insomnia.