tx650 partial resto

shmuckingham · Posted: May 2, 2009, 4:17 pm Post subject: tx650 partial resto

im not sure what catergory i fit into so im posting here-

bars are from an fz1
i have the euro style signals- i have another tank/sidecovers/headlight bucket/headlight ears almost ready for paint.
2into1 exhaust(no idea what brand came from junkyard in nebraska)
pamco ignition
mikes xs dual output coil
bronze swingarm bushings (yet to install them)

not really sure what direction im going with it. front is lowered a bit. like it that way.

Barbara · Posted: May 2, 2009, 11:27 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

Nice! Lots of potential, and pretty much all there! Congratulations!

shmuckingham · Posted: May 3, 2009, 11:19 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

i have 2 original front fenders- but im looking for other options-

pumps · Posted: May 3, 2009, 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

She's comin' along. Looks good. What were you thinking for a front fender? You could paint the fenders or put a shortened one on.

shmuckingham · Posted: May 3, 2009, 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

ya i want a smaller one without the braces- i like chrome but painted would be cool too- are there any other bikes i could get one off of and bolt on??

xs1961 · Posted: May 3, 2009, 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

.Chop it mate... Twisted Evil

pumps · Posted: May 3, 2009, 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

You know the stock one is sort of a fork brace. Stiffens the forks up a bit.

TeeCat · Posted: May 4, 2009, 10:47 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Just saw this!! Smile

shmuckingham · Posted: May 5, 2009, 12:28 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

took these today- i have since installed my front turn signals and headlight ears- but i cannot get my signals to work!! i really want to ride!!!

Barbara · Posted: May 5, 2009, 12:47 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

Speaking from personal (frustrating) experience, I'd check the flasher unit and connections, up under the tank.......after yelling and throwing things, I sort of got it figured out, with the help of some of the guys here....

pumps · Posted: May 5, 2009, 12:56 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

Looks pretty good!

Retiredgentleman · Posted: May 5, 2009, 1:20 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

For the turn signals, try what Barb said, but also check the bulbs. You need the 1156 bulbs and make sure there is no corrosion or rust etc. in the bulb sockets. Last but not least, the switch itself may be all gummed up, may need to be taken apart and cleaned up.

TeeCat · Posted: May 5, 2009, 7:29 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

When you get your signals working, let me know what you find! I'll likely be looking down the barrel of that one shortly.

shmuckingham · Posted: May 6, 2009, 9:57 am Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

all signals are from mikes sx with brand new sockets and everything- im assuming he uses the correct bulbs.( btw i was suprised they came with bulbs!!)

shmuckingham · Posted: May 6, 2009, 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

all wiring sorted out- lots of loose grounds- flasher connectors not making good contact. look at a wiring schematic

pumps · Posted: May 6, 2009, 11:28 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

Great!

nudude53 · Posted: May 7, 2009, 1:20 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

shmuckingham wrote:

ya i want a smaller one without the braces- i like chrome but painted would be cool too- are there any other bikes i could get one off of and bolt on??

Don't paint the front fender, I bought an extra one on ebay for mine, painted it, and wrecked it that night. Chrome is best and far less dangerous.

jayel · Posted: May 7, 2009, 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

nudude53 wrote:

Don't paint the front fender, painted it, and wrecked it that night. .

paint will do that if it doesn't have time to set up right, I recomend at least 48 hours before runnning it

nudude53 · Posted: May 7, 2009, 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

jayel;
aybe I used too much beer to thin the paint, or spilled some in the gas tank, dunno, can't remember.

jayel · Posted: May 7, 2009, 2:16 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

gasoline tastes terrible with beer or paint in it, hope you didn't ruin the octane rating, the beer can take care of its self.... (if it's good beer)

nudude53 · Posted: May 7, 2009, 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

Oh HELL no, I would never waste a good beer unless it's kidney filtered first.

jayel · Posted: May 7, 2009, 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

that's why beer is almost perfect, it's already yellow, and foamy all we have to do is change its temperature, also helps the economy, I want those guys working 3 shifts to keep up the supply

shmuckingham · Posted: July 19, 2009, 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

My neighbor put some fresh paint on the tank (bayonette style gas cap and bung welded in) and tins. i installed 36vm's green monster coil and pamco ignition. in love with the bike now. this winter i plan on tearing it down and cleaning up a lot of things. still need a front fender- thinking about an rd fender- just need to know what will bolt up! also thinking about what it would look like with clubman's on it. i have a set layin around.

from what i understand- this model year has one fuse- 20A on the power wire off battery. correct?

anyone know what i can do with the wheels- like could i lace the wheels with stainless spokes? i could always powdercoat them black or something. i have a seat cover on the way for it as well.

please chime in with what you think about it so far!

shmuckingham · Posted: July 19, 2009, 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: tx650 partial resto

paint is a purple metalflake-basecoat with a silver stripe with yamaha outline. pearl on top with ghost flames down top right side of tank.

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