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Post by random1111 on Jan 9, 2006 12:10:57 GMT -5
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Post by jeepurze on Jan 9, 2006 13:15:17 GMT -5
tank looks great , is it 1100 standard or a 750 tripple? what are the shocks?
doing a good job man looks great
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Post by spyug on Jan 9, 2006 13:24:04 GMT -5
Random,
Looking good. What do you have in mind for the seat and paint?. Its looking kinda "cafe" to me. Is that what you are going for?
When I first saw these 650s ( about 3 years ago) I was really into the cafe conversion as they reminded me so much of the Triumph Thruxton which is so cool. Since these cafes look best with wire wheels I spent some time trying to find a 650 with wires....no luck. So I ended up with a 78 Special with the mags and as a result have gone the opposite direction to the tracker style. I'm still looking for something with wires for the next project as I still drool over these cafes.
Keep us informed of how it goes.
Fun eh!
Cheers,
Spyug
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Post by random1111 on Jan 9, 2006 14:47:18 GMT -5
The tank is off an xs750. It took some slight modifications to the frame & seat to make fit but I like it. The shocks I got off Mikes XS.
Yep, going for the cafe look. Wire wheels would be great. I would still like to do that but I don't want to lose the rear disc brake. A friend showed me some website where you can get new wire wheel rims done. The problem is they were more money then I want to spend. If anybody has any thoughts on getting that done relatively inexpesive I would love to know.
Thinking of going silver & black for the paint theme.
Rand
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Post by 650mike on Jan 9, 2006 16:09:02 GMT -5
Well the front wheel would be an easy swap...aluminum rim of course. Been thinking of putting a spoke wheel on the front of my XS1100SF just to be different. Not gonna mess with the rear. Recon the wire wheels yourself, that'll save a bundle! BTW the cast alloy wheels are the lightest XS650 wheels even though they look heavy so if you want function as opposed to style they're the way to go and no tubes! Bike is lookin' great so far!
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Post by Burns on Jan 10, 2006 9:43:19 GMT -5
I like the look. It doesn't fall into any particular category (tracker/bobber/cafe) but borrows from all and overall it has a very functional, unpretentious look that is very XS650.
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Post by EvergreenXS on Jan 10, 2006 17:12:26 GMT -5
I also have a XS750 tank on my bike. I think they look great as I have always preferred a large tank to a small one. I made the switch to wire wheels and I don't regret it a bit. I got some of the parts from this board (thanks again Slide) and the rest off e-bay. I finally got around to selling the mag/ disck brake stuff on e-bay so the cost of the conversion was next to nothing, basically just some shipping. I'm surprised to hear that the mags are the lightest wheels as the wires felt lighter to me. The front rim I got was chromed steel instead of aluminum because I didn't know that different years had different rims. I wanted to get rid of the 16" rear also and I haven't missed the rear disc because I never thought that rear brakes needed to be very strong. I'm guessing that the drum is lighter too. Just throwing some info out there.
Nice job on the project so far, looking good; and keep up the good work.
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Post by jack on Jan 10, 2006 21:10:38 GMT -5
The bike looks Killer Random  I think the pin striping on the tank really sets a fast pace Keep them regardless of the paint scheme. Are those low style bars  ...........Jack |
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Post by rusty1 on Jan 11, 2006 1:27:08 GMT -5
Random, for the wire wheel thing, I picked up a donor XS400 from my wrecker (complete bike runs about 500 Canadian) for the wheels (and for a donor 400 for my brothers' project...)Anyhow, the wheels are in decent shape, 18 inch, rear is a drum brake, front matches up rotor pattern with the 650 and is dual disc capable. Have to get some spacers made up, may have to get my rear axle turned down to the XS400 diameter (or see if I can change the wheel bearings to accomodate the larger diameter axle). May swap out the 650 swingarm for the 400 (bolts in up front). just thought that the $$$ would be better spent getting more raw material with a whole bike, that getting custom wheels.
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Post by 50gary on Jan 11, 2006 7:39:08 GMT -5
Random1111, I've got to add kudos as well. Great job keep at it. I love the parts bin approach, shows the builder has an eye for matching to get the desired look.
Rusty, I would change the wheel bearings for sure as opposed to turning down the axle.
Cheers, 50gary
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I think the pin striping on the tank really sets a fast pace 
...........Jack