I posted a couple randome pics of my project and you guys expressed a little interest so here is a cut and paste of my build thread on XS650.com. I'll update this as I update the other.
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Originally Posted by lowerc
First and foremost....THIS SITE KICKS ASS!
I wanted to build a bike so I started researching. Harley's are shite, norton's, triumphs etc are hard to come by in my area. I looked into metric bikes and XS650.com convinced me this was the bike I needed
I picked this heap up last fall, I just now feel like I'm far enough along to share a build thread. Still have a long ways to go.
The way I got it, plus a couple boxes of parts, pretty much complete, just tore up
First task was to see if I could get it running. Carbs needed some work. Cleaned/replaced a bunch of parts. I like the PO's attempt at cleaning
lot's of parts in a carb, as you guys know
wiring harness was tore up so I made a makeshift harness for vital components and hooked it to my battery booster for power and........great success!
click pic for video
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I ordered an Ardcore tail. Great product but I hope you like waiting. Took about four and a half months to come in. Time to chop, chop.
The rims/rubber needed some help so I did this at the same time.
Gunmetal powder and some shinko 777's
And here is the quick mock-up
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tank is a cole foster.
fender is from lowbrow customs. They also sent me a most excellent sticker for my toolbox. LOL
