Pocket Rocket - 1978 xs650
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Pattheswede
First Timer in Cafe Racer Build
Really like the style of your build!
Rearwheel looks bigger than standard and looking good
Only thing that might could be a bit more interesting is gastank... we got 3 xs650 bobberkindof builds in our garage, all with same gastank (or style) .... not saying it doesn't fit your style... but there must be others...
Anyway, will follow your build.... like it!
Rearwheel looks bigger than standard and looking good
Only thing that might could be a bit more interesting is gastank... we got 3 xs650 bobberkindof builds in our garage, all with same gastank (or style) .... not saying it doesn't fit your style... but there must be others...
Anyway, will follow your build.... like it!
jdizon
Been Around the Block
Pattheswede said:Really like the style of your build!
Rearwheel looks bigger than standard and looking good
Only thing that might could be a bit more interesting is gastank... we got 3 xs650 bobberkindof builds in our garage, all with same gastank (or style) .... not saying it doesn't fit your style... but there must be others...
Anyway, will follow your build.... like it!
I agree. I wanted to use my cole foster and Harley rapido tank but it just didn't look right. I agree, to Many bikes Using peanuts,alien,mustang or sportster tanks. My other build I'm running this
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badass.
Not sure if you're done with the frame yet - have you added any bracing between the plates where the swingarm pivot mounts and the center downtube of the frame?
It's a common mod - the frame flexes a bit in that area, especially on the earlier frames. After '72 they added a bunch of extra bracing but still could benefit from it.
You can see mine in one of the pics on this page - from my XS build thread. You'll see the bracing tubes running from just below the swingarm pivot holes to the down tube.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=448.70
It's a common mod - the frame flexes a bit in that area, especially on the earlier frames. After '72 they added a bunch of extra bracing but still could benefit from it.
You can see mine in one of the pics on this page - from my XS build thread. You'll see the bracing tubes running from just below the swingarm pivot holes to the down tube.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=448.70
jdizon
Been Around the Block
Tim said:Not sure if you're done with the frame yet - have you added any bracing between the plates where the swingarm pivot mounts and the center downtube of the frame?
It's a common mod - the frame flexes a bit in that area, especially on the earlier frames. After '72 they added a bunch of extra bracing but still could benefit from it.
You can see mine in one of the pics on this page - from my XS build thread. You'll see the bracing tubes running from just below the swingarm pivot holes to the down tube.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=448.70
Dammit.. That is a great Idea, Wish I knew about this sooner. I just called and the powder coaters already have my frame in the oven
AlphaDogChoppers
Science is true whether you believe in it or not.
It seems like guys will never learn that powdercoat and paint is the very LAST thing you do to a bike, after it is completely mocked up and all fabrication is totally complete. Once the bike is finished, THEN you take it apart and send parts out for finishing.
MJPriceisright
Coast to Coast
jdizon said:
what is that front fairing you have your assistant holding up there? bike looks unreal, subscribbbbed.
AlphaDogChoppers
Science is true whether you believe in it or not.
Rich Ard said:
Careful. Don't want to make him cry... <G>
