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Bobbing Down under.
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Aussie650
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PostPosted: May 12, 2009, 11:47 am    Post subject: Bobbing Down under.

Hey all, thought I better start my build thread. Wanted to build a bobber style bike and loved the look of the xs so after a long time looking (like hens teeth in Aus) found “rusty”. An 81 650 Special. So here’s the before pics


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PostPosted: May 12, 2009, 11:50 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

First goal is to get it running right before body mods, So out came the oil. 4 litres!!! Was I nervous of the possible damage! Replaced both filters, adjusted Cam tension, Drive chain tension, Valve clearance, timing and removed the old air cleaner. 44 kicks later I turned to kill switch to “run”. Wow was my leg sore. One kick and bang, had it running. Left cycl sounded a lot stronger! Then I realised one muffler was 10” shorter! Ha both reverse cone’s, one 26” one 17”. So off they came. Installed mikesxs airpods fired it up and took it for a spin. Bit of poping and farting but went well. Checked the plugs after and were running a little lean. I have since changed the Fork oil (see post in Frames), cleaned the forks and changed the twin disc front pads. Have since ordered a new reverse cone muffler to match the old one. Will clean it up. Going to sync the carbs using yard stick trick and dead cycl method. Can the speedo cable be used for the tacho? Its missing? Anyway enjoy the build, or don’t, cause I am having a blast. You guys are worth your weight in XS’s. Thanks.


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PostPosted: May 12, 2009, 1:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Great find... What does one like this set an Aussie back? Just currious...
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PostPosted: May 12, 2009, 2:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Cost me $1000 neat. Which is 750US. Which is prob expensive over there but for a running XS650 here I think is ok? Didn't really have a guide to go on but im happy with it.
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PostPosted: May 12, 2009, 3:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

That isn't a bad price for a running bike at all. I got mine dirt cheap but it was far from running. I can't wait to see what you do to it... Keep us posted with updates and pics!!!
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PostPosted: May 12, 2009, 7:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

the old classic tap handle choke lever, you dont see them to often.
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PostPosted: May 16, 2009, 12:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

So just thought id give a quick update, Got the new muffler today and put it on. The reducers aren't a great fit unfortunately. What I think are the stock pipes have sort of a flared section on the end with a larger diameter then the rest of the pipes. The reducer fits over the pipe but the muffler wont fit over the pipe with reducer? but is to loose without it? Guessing I need a thinner reducer. Will try and make them myself I think. Also heard of some people using cut up tin cans? So anyway here is a pic of the pipe on. sounds great and has a removable baffle. Will let you know how I go!


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PostPosted: May 16, 2009, 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Aussie650 wrote:
Also heard of some people using cut up tin cans?

fresh high quality aluminum beer cans work best, so don't just pickup any old cans you have laying about, properly chilled and then freshly emptied ones work best

some overlap on the shim is ok and if you make these little tabs it won't slide in to deep, alittle hi-temp rtv silicon helps seal them too



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PostPosted: May 16, 2009, 1:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Not sure what the girlfriend will think when I get home from work at 6am and crack a beer. Will let you know in 3 hrs I guess. Ha. And thanks heaps for the reply.
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PostPosted: May 23, 2009, 12:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

So i waited till the girl went to work and got to the beer. Made the first from a can but wasn't a great fit. So ended up using a thin sheet of aluminium. Worked perfect and no leaks. Sorry the update took a while but here is Sth Qld we're kinda undergoing some cyclonic weather. Enjoy the pics.


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PostPosted: May 23, 2009, 2:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

by george I do believe you've got it, enjoy riding
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PostPosted: May 23, 2009, 2:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Aussie650 glad you are having fun. Keep us posted on your efforts. I always leave the kill switch on.
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PostPosted: May 27, 2009, 11:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

I almost didn't read this thread, The title threw me off. I was afraid to click on it and see something i wasn't ready for.
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PostPosted: September 7, 2009, 9:48 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

OK so its been a little while since I have had a chance to play with the bike, but im back into it. I have put on a new set of bars. Love them and in my opinion look alot better then the old ones. Alot more comfortable as well. Still need to tidy all the elecs up and remove old Gauges but that comes last. What do you guys think?


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PostPosted: September 7, 2009, 9:57 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

I also have purchased a set of Rebel Shocks. They made a massive differance in ride height. I got them off ebay and was a little sceptical as they showed them as 11.5" long, rebels are 10.5. I received them and was very happy to see that they were in fact 10.5". Im keeping it soft tail (as all bobbers should be! Laughing ) and it makes the bum sit perfect. Just what I was looking for.


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PostPosted: September 7, 2009, 3:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Here is my 81 Special:
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Keep the updates and pics coming.
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PostPosted: September 8, 2009, 2:11 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Geez cretin75xs650 could you take up any more of my thread! haha jk. Nice bike, im going a slighty different path, still debating whether or not to cut of the rear loop, single or brat style seat?. Guess there is no going back once that is done.
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PostPosted: September 8, 2009, 6:05 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Just helpin' a brother out....lol. Looking forward to your build. I am thinking of doing a hardtail but don't know whether I want to cut also.
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PostPosted: November 29, 2009, 7:16 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Man im having a ball. So I have done some more to the bike. I was having a few elec problems so being a male, ripped the whole wiring system out. Thanks to the help of a few diagrams here i have totally rewired my whole bike! I have kept it nice and simple, here in Aus the specials still had the seperate rec/reg so that was fun. I have even moved the ignition switch to the little compartment thing on the right side of the bike.

After rewiring, I stripped down the front end a little, new gauge from Mikesxs looks great. Alot cleaner, likewise new grips.

Never painted in my life so being male thought, i try painting. Wanted to go a gloss black but figured for my first time ill go a matt finish. Very Cliche i know, but hey, it my first time. Have done the tank and fenders so far.

Anyway here are some pics so far with the tank sitting there. I want to try and have it running in the next few days.

Oh and a massive thanks to Rick_in_PDX who has help me out with some stock front tubes!! there on the way from the US as we speak. Thanks mate.



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PostPosted: November 29, 2009, 7:19 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

And some more. Now to find a Solo seat and cut that loop off. Very Happy


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PostPosted: December 4, 2009, 8:19 am    Post subject: Re: Bobbing Down under.

Looking forward to your pics when you cut the loop. I am thinking of bratting my XS. Keep the pics comin'....
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