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Haha, that's how he rolls for sure Smile

My Dad is the inspiration for all of my projects. Ever since I can remember he's been building things because he doesn't want to pay for them out of a catalog. ...

got to finish tacking together the turbo manifold today! Here's some pics:

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On this side you can see the sleeve I made s ...

I was planning on using Pamcopete's setup, but the timing will be run by the megasquirt.

thanks for the link I'll check it out!

I've read in a couple of places that the charging system on an XS is fairly weak. My charging system is working fine on my chopper, but when the air compressor kicks on to air up the tank there's a no ...

Whew! About time for an update wouldn't you say?

I worked more on the tail section. It wasn't quite straight before, so I had to cut some of it apart to straighten it. I'm much happier now. I also ...

I'm in need of a swingarm cheap! What kind of price are you looking to get?

thanks
Sky

Finished up the doors today:

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Not much on the bike build, but this last week has been really busy. I've been helping my father build an addition to his shop so we can have a metal working area. I'm super excited about this because ...

Yamaman- I briefly thought about making it capable of supporting a passenger so my wife could ride with me, but I think she's made it clear she's not going to ride on the back of anything I've built f ...

Thanks for the tremendous compliments, I just try to keep pushing myself all the time.

Got the tail section fully mocked up. It needs to be finish welded and smoothed, Then I'll skin it with sheetm ...

Will do, hopefully it goes well, I'm stalling on getting it done Smile

I'm still alive.

After a two month hiatus I'm back working on the bike.

But first, went to a local car show this last wee ...

So, been awhile since I've actually had any updates on this thing. Combination of factors; welder is at work, working on other things, kinda burned out on it for awhile, that sort of thing Smile

Anywa ...

[quote="2-Skinny"]Looks good. Are you sure placing the injectors that low is optimal?[/quote]

the injectors are basically injecting directly into the intake valves. Whether that's completely optim ...

Thanks man!

I thought it would be cool to put up some pictures of both my bikes since they're both based off of the same platform:

The chopper when I got it:

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Here's a couple quick pics of the turbo manifold I'm making:

I determined awhile ago that I would be able to check the oil on this bike, so you'll notice the pipe snakes nicely around the oil dipst ...

I was able to get started on the collector for the turbo manifold:

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That's awesome man! I've enjoyed watching this build, and that bike should be a blast to race when finished! Hope to be at that point with you in another year or so Smile

Just another quick bump for blackwidow. he really hooked me up with a part I needed, got it to me right quick and I wouldn't hesitate to do more business with him!

thanks again man!
Sky

[quote="oldkarkid"]How are you planning on getting the chain around that fat swingarm?[/quote]

Thanks man!

I have rectangular square tubing that I'm going to cut a section out of the left side o ...

Sorry for the delay, I was off on a trip for a few days.

Meanwhile today I did some more work on the intake manifold. It seems to be shaping up nicely so far, the injector bungs are in the mail and ...

[quote="HDear"]I have to locate it, but i have a whole tree somewhere. Let me look. When i find it its yours for shipping if ya still need it.[/quote]

Sorry I was away for a few days, absolutely I ...

Awesome, Pm'd you!

thanks
Sky

Hey guys, got a bunch of parts lying around that I would be more than happy to trade for the parts I need!

What I need: An xs650 Steering stem/lower triple tree, complete with castle nuts and top n ...

Got my front wheel on today! Mocked up anyway....

I'm really really liking how this bike looks right now. Should be awesome when finished:

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