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PostPosted: March 10, 2007, 5:55 pm    Post subject: Build off entries, in here!

My bike will be a 1978 xs. It will have a street-cafe look. What I mean to say is it will have some cafe features but with a street cruiser low stance. Not sure if I will go somewhat stock or bump displacement. It will feature my secret weapon exhaust system and electronic (boyer) ignition. I will post my first pictures in 2 weeks which would be about the 15th of march.
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PostPosted: March 10, 2007, 6:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

well it won't be fair to you guys because mine is already done and it's perfect
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PostPosted: March 10, 2007, 8:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Well post your pics then.
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PostPosted: March 10, 2007, 8:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Here's what I'm starting with:

A 1980 rolling basketcase

I'm chopping the hell out of the frame to make the ultimate xs cafe racer.



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PostPosted: March 10, 2007, 9:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Got any other details for us? Looks like a good starting point.
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PostPosted: March 10, 2007, 9:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

A pic of mine is in the photo section, "maybe someday" as you can see I've got along way to go. TTmaniac is right something like this just might be the motivation I need to get er done.
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PostPosted: March 12, 2007, 8:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Weekend Update -

Completed frame tab and bracket removal. I'll shave the foot peg mounts after I weld on the new rearset mounts.



Got new fat hoops and rubber. 3.5x18 rear & 3.25x18 front rims, 130/80-18 & 110/90-18 tires.

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PostPosted: March 13, 2007, 5:56 am    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

LOOKING GOOD
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PostPosted: March 13, 2007, 7:13 am    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

My entry is my 75 xsl-650 starting pics are in my photo album on this site.
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PostPosted: March 13, 2007, 11:39 am    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

I'll take some photos this week - let the games begin!
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PostPosted: March 13, 2007, 7:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

July 4th, huh? Hummm...... Well, here's the bike in it's present state.
As you can see, I've got a bit more to go. What these pictures don't show, though, is the TX750 forks and swingarm that came yesterday. Very Happy I hope to have it on the road sometime this summer. It's going to be an old-school cafe racer (think 1960-1965 London, sitting in front of the Ace Cafe), 750 cc displacement, XS750 tank and other mods yet to be determined. It might be done by July 4th, then again........ 'Course if somebody'd sell be a nice XS1 front brake I'd be that much closer. Laughing


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PostPosted: March 13, 2007, 7:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Damn, it's spring break down here on the beach and I'm busy working. Got new neighbors so I welcomed them with 1 1/2 hours of grinding worthless bracketry. No, I'm not mean to all my neigbors, just the ones that have pissed me off in the recent past. My frame is just about prepped but I gotta get a couple of finer grits to smooth it out. I'm gonna run Kenda rubber. Cruiser models front and back. The back doesn't last long but sticks like glue and are cheap for 60 bucks. 3000 miles at best. Mine is gonna be mag wheel disc brakes. I probably won't bother spending cash for front brake line. I gotta have my photo guy make it over soon so I can actually post some pictures of a few items I will be using. I'm stoked to see everyones entries man. STOKED!
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PostPosted: March 16, 2007, 7:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

OK I'm throwing my hat in the ring. Starting with a 77 Standard ,
building a street tracker, with a total budget of $2000 including the
purchase of the donor bike, sales tax, title fees, I'm keeping track of
every penny. Let the noise commence! I've got about a dozen projects
that I can identify, but the XS goes to the front of the line to try and make
July 4th.

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PostPosted: March 16, 2007, 8:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

if anyone needs a 75 frame or a 77 engine let me know haha
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PostPosted: March 17, 2007, 12:55 am    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

I'll throw my hat in also, I think maybe this will motivate me to put the damn thing together. I have posted a few pics and unfortunately have not progressed any further than the pics posted awhike back
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PostPosted: March 17, 2007, 1:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

mikenfl wrote:
'Course if somebody'd sell be a nice XS1 front brake I'd be that much closer. Laughing

XS1 front brake looks nice, buts not really state of the art Rolling Eyes
What do you think about that:


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PostPosted: March 18, 2007, 2:51 am    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Guess I should throw my hat in the ring!
Gunmetal grey frame
Roller bearing swingarm pivots in!
Akront 18" rims with dunlop TT 100 gp's
Koni shocks
To be continued!!!!!!!

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PostPosted: March 18, 2007, 1:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Is it just me or are pictures getting bigger by the minute. This thread is getting hard to read. Could we agree on some image size limitations? My vote is 800x600 but my screen resolution is cranked. If anybody else wants the images smaller let's hear about it.
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PostPosted: March 18, 2007, 4:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Agreed. I'm having difficulty too. This forum is now over 3 screens wide.
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PostPosted: March 19, 2007, 10:50 am    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

And here I thought old age was finally catching up with me, whew what a releaf
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PostPosted: March 19, 2007, 12:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

HATE TO TELL YOU ROY WE ARE OLD.
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PostPosted: March 19, 2007, 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

So... not to single you out mikenfl, but could you edit your post and pull the two largest images?
Your project looks great but I think we all agree the two smaller images show everything just fine. Thanks.
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PostPosted: March 19, 2007, 5:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

I got four screens running in series to view this thread Laughing 800 by 600 is ideal for picture size...........Jack
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PostPosted: March 19, 2007, 7:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Build off entries, in here!

Hey MIKENFL your bike looks just like mine right down to the Guiness bottles. No point posting pics at this point, but i'll join in the fun. July 4th is my new goal.
Whahoo!!!! Gus99
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