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Topic: Best way to strip a frame |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 7
Views: 6072
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Forum: Frames Posted: November 15, 2009, 11:50 pm Subject: Re: Best way to strip a frame |
Sand it if you just like doing the work, but 20-30 minutes in a blast cabinet will strip a powder coated frame to a bare metal frame including every nook & cranny you can imagine. At $1.50 minute, tha ... |
Topic: I'm hooked.... time for a chop! -weld on hardtail choice? |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 5
Views: 5664
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: October 30, 2009, 9:08 pm Subject: Re: I'm hooked.... time for a chop! -weld on hardtail choice? |
I have a TC Bros and it's first rate stuff.
Had my local TIG guy weld it on after I cut & tacked & it looks like a million bucks.
Haunt the fleabay auctions for the TCB and you can get it for about ... |
Topic: Frame give away plus many engine parts - GIVEN TO edunphe |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 10
Views: 3341
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: July 21, 2009, 9:44 pm Subject: Re: Frame give away plus many engine parts |
If nobody steps up to the plate, I'll take just the bottom portion of the frame to make an engine stand.
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: a little chopper paint.... |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 5
Views: 4180
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: July 10, 2009, 8:37 pm Subject: Re: a little chopper paint.... |
I can see that on a twisted springer chopper with a big sissy bar and a go-go girl in white corduroy bell bottoms & a headband posing next to it.
And all looking good! ;D
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: Lay frame on it's side to remove engine? |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 2
Views: 1485
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Forum: Engine Posted: July 5, 2009, 9:25 pm Subject: Lay frame on it's side to remove engine? |
I seem to remember something about this but a search only comes close without finding the actual procedure.
Do I need to pull the carbs?
Which side goes to the floor for easiest removal of engine ... |
Topic: Looking for a pair of carbs |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 8
Views: 1873
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: June 3, 2009, 11:04 pm Subject: Re: Looking for a pair of carbs |
[quote="royfisk"]also have a set of 72 38's . they were rebuilt 4 years ago and not used. for shipping cost.[/quote]
Heck that's a deal I can't pass up!
You can expect a PM from me!
Cheers,
... |
Topic: Looking for a pair of carbs |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 8
Views: 1873
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: May 29, 2009, 11:30 pm Subject: Looking for a pair of carbs |
Looking for a pair of carbs for my spare 82 XS650 engine, preferably in the US & the Midwest is even batter.
All I ask is that they're complete and not damaged or altered.
They can need work and I d ... |
Topic: gordonscott's homemade hardtail |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 60
Views: 40801
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: May 26, 2009, 9:08 pm Subject: Re: gordonscott's homemade hardtail |
OMG Dude - that headlight RULES!
I wish I'd thought of that one. SICK!
Whole bike is sweet - keep posting!
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: 2" over springer w/ TCBros Hardtail question |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 1
Views: 3246
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: May 9, 2009, 11:49 pm Subject: 2" over springer w/ TCBros Hardtail question |
Hi all,
I'm building a neo-retro 30s-40s style street bike out of a 77 XS650. I recently found a good deal on a DNA 2 over springer but I don't want to end up with 'just another chopper'. I'm not go ... |
Topic: Fat tires on aluminum rims? |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 4
Views: 1891
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Forum: Drive Posted: May 7, 2009, 11:23 pm Subject: Re: Fat tires on aluminum rims? |
These aren't the alloy or mag wheels, they're the spoked aluminum wheels with the high ridge all the way around.
Cheers |
Topic: Fat tires on aluminum rims? |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 4
Views: 1891
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Forum: Drive Posted: May 6, 2009, 11:36 pm Subject: Fat tires on aluminum rims? |
Hi all,
I have a pair of aluminum rims for my XS and for the look I'm going for I'd like some real donuts on it. Not chopper slicks, more like big old 30s-50s looking balloons.
How far can I go b ... |
Topic: can i even ride one of these? |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 18
Views: 8549
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 6, 2009, 11:26 pm Subject: Re: can i even ride one of these? |
jrscott9, I lightened your picture up a little for you.
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: I need a Sportster petcock and gas cap |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 7
Views: 3699
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: April 28, 2009, 10:51 pm Subject: Re: I need a Sportster petcock and gas cap |
Kragen Auto?
[url=http://www.cskauto.com/]Google is your friend!
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: 79 parts, excellent condition!! |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 7
Views: 1449
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: April 28, 2009, 10:40 pm Subject: Re: 79 parts, excellent condition!! |
Interested in the rear rack.
Price?
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: My XS 650 Chopper |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 47
Views: 42957
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: April 19, 2009, 5:29 pm Subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper |
Every time I look at the lines of the exhaust crossing the frame tubes I think of my chick with her legs wrapped around me.
Bad me.
Nice bike!
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Topic: My 09 build. |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 11
Views: 3392
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: March 31, 2009, 7:59 pm Subject: Re: My 09 build. |
Very cool ride! |
Topic: WTB: '71 side cover badges rear fender / clean stock cans |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 22
Views: 5529
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: March 31, 2009, 7:29 pm Subject: Re: WTB: '71 side cover badges rear fender / clean stock cans |
Very nice looking bike!
Let me know when you're done with the turnouts.
I'm putting a former ice racer back on the street and they'd look good on it.
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: Most parts of an 81xs650 including carbs (can part out) |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 17
Views: 2711
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: March 29, 2009, 11:02 pm Subject: Re: Most parts of an 81xs650 including carbs (can part out) |
Hi,
Is this a Special or standard?
My wife's Special has a crack in the seat.
Cheers |
Topic: all gone |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 7
Views: 1743
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: March 26, 2009, 10:58 pm Subject: Re: 79 headlight and tail light, etc |
I'd love the case guards but I don't see where to PM or email you.
I might be too new here to reply directly or something.
Let me know.
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: So it begins |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 84
Views: 23492
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: March 26, 2009, 10:55 pm Subject: Re: So it begins |
Love the color scheme. Very stealthy.
NICE!
Cheers |
Topic: My Chop |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 28
Views: 13632
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: March 26, 2009, 10:53 pm Subject: Re: My Chop |
Suh-WEET!
Also diggin the springer. What kind of wheel/brake is on that?
Looks really sharp - post more pics!
Cheers,
- JJ |
Topic: TC Bros Forwards with what exhaust? |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 13
Views: 8035
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: March 20, 2009, 12:22 am Subject: Re: TC Bros Forwards with what exhaust? |
I'm far from an expert in this but most of the pics I've seen of the TC forwards are not with both pipes on one side. I'm sure someone's using them this way but the ones I've seen are 2 into 2 with on ... |
Topic: Howdy from Hooterville! |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 3
Views: 982
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: March 20, 2009, 12:19 am Subject: Howdy from Hooterville! |
OK, maybe not Hooterville, but right down the road from it.
Fort Atkinson actually & I work at a Yamaha dealership in sales, both floor and internet.
Anyway I just scored a couple XS650s i ... |
Topic: Some pics of my XS650 project |
BubbaKahuna
Replies: 270
Views: 162281
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: March 12, 2009, 11:35 pm Subject: Re: Some pics of my XS650 project |
I was shocked to see how fast that thing airs up.
POP!
Schwiiiing! |
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