Pocket Rocket - 1978 xs650
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jdizon
Been Around the Block
AlphaDogChoppers
Science is true whether you believe in it or not.
Doesn't look quite as horrifying as I expected. Almost, but not quite. 
Pattheswede
First Timer in Cafe Racer Build
This can be good!
I really like what I see.
I really like what I see.
MJPriceisright
Coast to Coast
jdizon said:
really diggin this look, doing an excellent job sir
7aliveatlast7
the bearded hessian
cool lookin build. what material did you use for your seat pan? that seat came out really nice.
jdizon
Been Around the Block
Seat pan is 16ga mild sheet metal.This should be strong enough as the pan rests on the frame. I did decide to reinforce with 12ga plate that was welded in center of the bend. I drilled 1/8" holes for the rivets spaced 1" inch apart all around the pan. I bought a car side door molding for the edges and spray painted with rustoleum! Bottom layer is a rubber/neoprene blend. The top layer is a closed cell foam. The 3rd layer is memory foam. I used an angle grinder and my handy dremel to shape edges of the foam!
jdizon
Been Around the Block
Since my tank sits pretty low on the frame it makes clearance a bit of an issue for the petcock I plan to use. Has anyone run a barb from the tank to an in-line petcock before? I plan to install a 3/8 NPT petcock bung with 3/8" barb to 5/16 fitting to a in-line petcock like this.Thinking about runnind 2 or even 1 with a t-splitter to make things look cleaner.
Pattheswede
First Timer in Cafe Racer Build
that will be goodlooking!
crackerman
Been Around the Block
What tire are you using here?
jdizon said:New rear tires mounted and balanced.
