XS650 'Chopper/hybrid' Build from Malta

[258WERKS]

Hello! New here. Just wanted to share my progress on my 650 build. Currently doing two XS's builds, one is my own project and the other is my good friends project I'm commissioned to build.

Engine has been torn down and sent to vapor blasting. Ordered some goodies and a PMA system from Hugh's. Also waiting for some titty bars from Zombie Performance.

In the meantime I got the frame on the welding table and starting the hardtail. Also did some casting (some needs to be redone).

 

[Jim]

Welcome aboard!!
Nice work on the castings.

 

[258WERKS]

Welcome aboard!!
Nice work on the castings.

Thank you Sir!

 

[GLJ]

I'll bite. What is the significance of 258?

 

[JJames]

Very nice. Guessing that there would be interest in some of those castings. valve covers, header clamps etc. You might post any "extras" on the want adds (classifieds) here on this site. Please keep us up to date on your build(s). Have fun

 

[258WERKS]

I'll bite. What is the significance of 258?

Its the number I used to compete enduro with, nothing special really, been using it for years as a mark for my work

 

[258WERKS]

Some more progress. I chopped the rear end. And received the bars from ZombiePerformance today

Laying out the design of the tail. I want the back to be as narrow as possible. I will probably use the original wheel (tho I wish I can find a good looking set of wheels, with disc mounts) my vision on this is to look old school with a modern touch. I will also be mounting a hydraulic clutch slave.

 

[258WERKS]

Some more progress on the XS
Got a Harley 883 front end...and new wheels from TCbros

Designed a seat base which will hopefully soon be aluminum cast. Got the hardtail ready

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

Cool. My father-in-law was from Malta. Looking forward to more photos.

 

[Kevin Kruse]

Very nice work!!! Diggin the sportster front end. Can't wait to see more progress!

Guessing that there would be interest in some of those castings.

 

[258WERKS]

Did some casted velocity stacks for the Mikuni vm34. Had to shave off my logo..sand got stuck to it as always Just need to add 4 neat grab screws

 

[JJames]

Thanks for the update. Nice work, stacks, fender, etc. Great photos. I like the combination of sand cast with smooth, cleaned up areas. The sand cast areas will darken as they collect dirt and grease or can be painted with the smooth foreground clean as you've done on some parts. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.