lidirtrider
XS650 Addict
Well...we all have the bug here, so when a frame with a swingarm popped up near by, I jumped on it. I was told it was a 78, so I didnt have any hesitations about cutting it up a little to make a cafe or scrambler. I wasnt planning on any major chops, but mostly removing unneeded tabs, brackets, etc., and maybe trying my hand at a rear disk/spoked wheel conversion, and a also maybe an R6 front end swap.
Once I got it home and checked it out, the VIN reads to be a 1972 model ( S650-120762 ) The sticker is still on the neck but it's covered in gunk and I haven't cleaned it off yet to see if its readable. I currently do not have a title or Transferable Registration for it, but it's not too hard to get one in NY for 1972 or older vehicles. Just takes a little time.
SOOoooo....
First: SInce the older models like the 72' are getting a little more rare, should I just keep this frame and clean it up? What would a 72' frame with papers be worth?
Second: Again, since its a 72' is there anything that makes it less appealing for a cafe or scrambler? I know the early models had a shorter (I think) neck and a few other frame differences. I think the 74' and up frames are lot more plentiful therefor not as bad to cut up if needed.
I know a lot of this all depends on opinions and how the purists feel, but I also don't want to mess up a frame that would better serve someone that is doing a full resto.
Once I got it home and checked it out, the VIN reads to be a 1972 model ( S650-120762 ) The sticker is still on the neck but it's covered in gunk and I haven't cleaned it off yet to see if its readable. I currently do not have a title or Transferable Registration for it, but it's not too hard to get one in NY for 1972 or older vehicles. Just takes a little time.
SOOoooo....
First: SInce the older models like the 72' are getting a little more rare, should I just keep this frame and clean it up? What would a 72' frame with papers be worth?
Second: Again, since its a 72' is there anything that makes it less appealing for a cafe or scrambler? I know the early models had a shorter (I think) neck and a few other frame differences. I think the 74' and up frames are lot more plentiful therefor not as bad to cut up if needed.
I know a lot of this all depends on opinions and how the purists feel, but I also don't want to mess up a frame that would better serve someone that is doing a full resto.