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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: August 15, 2009, 7:40 am Post subject: six fifty project: my progress |
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I started the project not too long ago, my introduction page shows my initial planning for the project. This is the actual build so far, I lost my camera hence a large gap in progress.
-Frame and parts painted
-Cartridge emulators installed
-Progressive fork springs installed with polished forks
-Steering stem and swingarm needle bearings installed
-Rear suspension mounted
-Engine repainted and remounted (polished tappet covers)
Rear inner tube tore while changing tires, waiting on more parts. Currently working on rebuilding brake calipers / MC and drilling brake rotors. I have about 99% of the parts I need waiting to be thrown on.
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pumps 650Rider Supporter
Joined: May 29, 2007 Posts: 1993 Location: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.- 1977 XS650 "D" Standard
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Posted: August 15, 2009, 9:20 am Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Looks like you have done a lot of work and it shows. Keep it up!
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WillP Full Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2008 Posts: 46
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Posted: August 19, 2009, 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Terrific job. Couple of questions: I am a couple novice but working on my 71. How did you strip and repaint both the frame and the engine? thanks a lot. terrific work. I appreciate your input
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: August 23, 2009, 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Thanks Pumps and Will, glad I'm getting some approval from 650rider.
Will, I returned your PM.
Some updates:
Rotors drilled
Calipers rebuilt and painted
Throttle and grips
Carburetors rebuilt, cleaned and mounted (gaskets replaced, rejet, xsjohn's needle kit)
Rear tire and wheel mounted (d404's)
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: August 26, 2009, 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Mock up for the rear fender, any ideas for mounting it onto the swing arm?
Tank is on to show proportions of the bike.
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jayel 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 16, 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: SE Iowa 1974 TX650A
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Posted: August 26, 2009, 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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if you are wanting it to move with the swingarm/wheel bolt front edge to the swingarm center webbing, figure out how much space you want between fender and tire (tires grow at speed) 1"minimum more if you have wires under there, then run braces from fender to the lower shock mounts
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: August 26, 2009, 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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jayel wrote: |
if you are wanting it to move with the swingarm/wheel bolt front edge to the swingarm center webbing, figure out how much space you want between fender and tire (tires grow at speed) 1"minimum more if you have wires under there, then run braces from fender to the lower shock mounts |
Thanks Jayel, that's exactly what I would want to do.
Do you have a suggestion for what type of metal to use for a brace?
I see the available eyelet on the swingarm near the axle, but would that mean the fender would only have two mounting points? (eyelets on both sides of the swingarm) Or is the center webbing different from lower shock mounts you are talking about?
Thanks.
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jayel 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Apr 16, 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: SE Iowa 1974 TX650A
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Posted: August 26, 2009, 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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I would use round rod with flat pieces welded on the ends for the mount points or C-channel like the old front fender braces, something like this
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: August 30, 2009, 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Thanks for the diagram!
Just finished the headlight mount, finishing the seatpan to get upholstered by my friend's girlfriend. Next I'm going to be mounting the rear fender after shaping it.
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: September 27, 2009, 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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hey guys, update. I recently got a lot of parts onto the bike, handlebar controls, fender, tailight, horn, drive chain, kickstand etc. The seat is being finished by my buddies g/f.
I also finished fabbing my fiberglass battery box, for the wiring (now around 65%) done. Both brakes are working, clutch is connected but it's very hard to move with the clutch pulled in and in gear, common? I'll play with the adjustments.
Here are pictures:
Tank is not mounted yet, still need to work out some kinks. Exhaust is ready to be mounted, and some switches need to be mounted on the glass box. All in all my to do list is dwindling.
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cretin75xs650 Full Member
Joined: Dec 24, 2008 Posts: 99
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Posted: September 27, 2009, 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Lookin' good, did u use the original wiring harness or did you make your own? Also did you remove the original fuel tank mounts on the frame?
Keep the pics coming...
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: September 28, 2009, 10:14 am Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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I did remove the original tank mounts for the current tank I'm using, it will be held on by the seat and bolts in the front. The wiring I'm doing on my own, using new wiring/switches, but keeping the same wiring from the engine bits. I'm starting to get tired looking at it not running, almost out of season, though I ride plenty in the winter.
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: September 28, 2009, 10:21 am Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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here is a shot of inside the battery box.
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: October 3, 2009, 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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The bike should start atm, need to change the oil, adjust the tappets and clean the tank. Wiring still needs the electric starter, horn and hi-lo beam. Also the brake lights don't turn on when the switches are actuated. However, the taillight works.
The box is finished for now, the switches are mounted. The box will stay unfinished to catch the rest of the riding season.
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: October 3, 2009, 1:09 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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also: mikes 2-1 with reverse megaphone is mounted as well, no fitment problems, except that the mufflers block the passenger pegs from being mounted....gotta figure something for that later.
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MAXIM Full Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2009 Posts: 11 Location: Delta, BC
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Posted: October 3, 2009, 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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What make and model of tires are you running ?
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gordo 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 559 Location: CT.U.S.A.
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Posted: October 3, 2009, 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Good work Twin's.Still plenty of ridin' time, if you got the gear. Only thing that keep's out the cold is leather, chap's, coat, glove's. You'll get to break in those Dunlop's. Might even see ya 'round.,,,Gordo
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: October 4, 2009, 11:24 am Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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MAXIM: The tires are Dunlop d404's. I got them both on a mega sale from cruisercustomizing.com (or whatnot) for 120 shipped.
gordo: Oh yeah I know. New England winters get so damn cold, my reasoning for why NE'ers are all assholes, including me lol. I rode all through last winter for my commutes, it gets almost unbearable after 15 minutes going under 40mph, even with gear!
I think I need this topic moved to another build genre lol. This is nothing like I initially planned, def not a tracker. lol.
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despecial Full Member
Joined: Sep 26, 2009 Posts: 232 Location: D20000
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Posted: October 4, 2009, 11:53 am Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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is good for keeping track of it
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twinsarehot Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Small State
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Posted: October 5, 2009, 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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twinsarehot Full Member
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Posted: October 5, 2009, 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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edit.
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twinsarehot Full Member
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Posted: October 5, 2009, 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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twinsarehot Full Member
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Posted: October 5, 2009, 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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gordo 650Rider Supporter
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Posted: October 5, 2009, 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
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Hey Twins, most of the N.E. people are asshalf's, don't have enough brain's to be 'hole's'.
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