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| xs650 > > Custom Work: Chop, Bob, Cafe and Flattracker - Streettracker > > Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! > > Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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yz837
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 Posted: May 15, 2009, 9:17 am Post subject: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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This was my first build. Tried to keep it on a budget. Lemme know what ya think
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ghostyder
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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nice
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yz837
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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oldbaldguy
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 4:36 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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definately a clean lookin' bike, just watch leaning to the right, looks like low clearance on the brake linkage
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Teebs
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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I think keeping it on a budget actually helps with a chop. You ended up with something simple and clean rather than having a bunch of unnecessary junk tacked on to what already looks awesome.
Nice work, brother.
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Teebs
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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| Good observation, oldbaldguy. Any problems with that leaning into a right turn, yz?
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yz837
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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| I kept it so low budget that if you look at my petcock its actually a 3/8" ball valve with an elbow and barb fitting. Original battery box as well. As far as turning to the right goes, I have not had any issues yet. If I do have any, I will probally just end up shortening the bottom side
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jayel
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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practically in-line with the outside of the tire, as long as he's not jumping curbs or possums should be ok
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Teebs
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| Posted: May 15, 2009, 10:11 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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| Yeah, after looking a second time, you'd really have to be leaning really hard into a turn for it to drag. I absolutely love hearing about the budget solutions to problems. It's great.
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blackwidow
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| Posted: May 16, 2009, 3:31 am Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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So what is the total build cost including cost of bike?
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yz837
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| Posted: May 16, 2009, 5:40 am Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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| Including bike and all parts i'd say around $1300
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oms1981
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| Posted: May 16, 2009, 6:03 am Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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| 1300? very nice indeed. well done.
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TwistedLeather
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| Posted: June 11, 2009, 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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good clean lines. How does that brake connection work? It looks like it might bend under heavy braking.
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cretin75xs650
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| Posted: June 11, 2009, 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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| I like it, I'm working on a budget build for a bobber and looking to keep budget at $2000.00. That would include a purchase of a 80 XS650 for $500 in running condition. The rest would be the hardtail and other incedentials.
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dpmphoto
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| Posted: June 12, 2009, 12:19 am Post subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
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| What kind of hardtail is that?
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