_Eurotrash XS 650_ aluminium racer with modern bits_QUESTIONS!

[DrJ]

Right on, cocktail shakers! 

[thanatos]

Alrighty then,

I know I promised an update ages ago, but as usual, thing's didn't quite go as planned. I bought the rear wheel on Jan. 21st but didn't get 'till yesterday. In the meantime I've been working with the front wheel. I'll break it down for those interested:

Rear wheel:
BMW GS 1150 4x17" , whole , off of www.ebay.de

Front Wheel:
RIM - BMW GS?R? 2.5x17" , already polished,www.ebay.de
HUB - Moto-Guzzi , model unknown, www.rebootguzzispares.com
SPOKES - Stainless steel, I bought the guzzi hub and beemer rim not knowing if they were compatible, which they weren't. The spoke  pattern lined up with the rim but the entry angle was about 5 deg. off. So the good guys at www.symotic.com bent the spokes on the rim end and the wheel actually came out quite nice. I'm still not quite happy with the shine level so I'll take them apart this weekend, polish the spokes, hub and rim and put them back together. I also need to build a nipple wrench.  With all the work involved lacing the rim they even came at a reasonable price. (₁₅₀)


The mufflers need to come in a bit more, find suitable rear light and umm..probably a shitload of other things I just can't remember right now. Oh yeah, I'm not sticking with the tires that are on at the moment. Probably going for Pirelli Sport Demons.

Need to draw up some bearing/ rear brake disc adaptors, OR just place the right side bearing in the hub, grind out the inner tube-thingy and those 4 holes where the bolts come out (once again a reminder to all you readers, english is neither my first or second language. ) I'm just not sure if 5mm is suffice material thickness, need to do some calculations....

If someone want's this, I'm be willing to send it for the shipping costs. (It's the rear wheel center cap, dia. 1")

This is what I'll be spending most of this weekend with. Need to draw up (SolidWorks) an adaptor for the rear sprocket and wheel bearings...or something. I have plenty of ideas, just need to talk to someone who knows if they're executable...

And Finally,

The Status Quo. Still a long way to go, but plenty behind me. I guess I'm about 2-3 weeks behind schedule.

I just put everything together for the pic so the headlight is going to come down lower, the rear might come up and inch or two. Front brake discs are coming(2 X 320mm ) as soon as I find new 6-pot calibers, I have the front fender coming in next weekend, A friend is making an aluminium hugger for the rear etc etc.....

[Tim]

HOLY CRAP!  Love the wheels.  I'd be happy to take the BMW emblem off your hands - I'll find a spot on my R75/6 for it.  I'll PM you my details and let me know how to send you some $ for it.

Fantastic project!

[Gordon]

I love that tankkkk and seat/cowl. Chrome or Polished stuff or whatever that is looks soooo damned cool!!! I'm sooo badly waiting for my next bikeeee

[motofiaccone]

I love following this project and look forward tot he weekend's updates.

Let's see those SW models because I'm having a hard time visualizing what you're trying to do.

--Chris

[excessive650]

Looks so much better with the rear shocks out of the way, excellent choice on the mono shock.

I am glad I did it as well . 

[HerrDeacon]

I love that tankkkk and seat/cowl.

Me too, its quite a setup! I really like this thread, only wish it was updated more frequently 

[DrJ]

Nice progress, what headlight did you use? It looks quite large.

[JohnnyKnowNothing]

Wow!! Beautiful Bike Thanatos! I can't wait to see it done. It really is amazing what some of you guys are capable of. Some of these bikes are a lot for a first time builder to live up to. It is so great to see what can be accomplished with these bikes, but it also makes me think that my project is nothing special. Do I keep it simple to ride this summer, or do I take a year and build the bike of my dreams???  Oh the dilemma.

[thanatos]

thankyouthankyouthankyou

And once again my apologies for not updating quite as often as I know some of you would like. I just prefer to do things first and write about them afterwords.

Nice progress, what headlight did you use? It looks quite large.

I think it's the original XS2 . Just a normal 7" one. For some reason my camera seems to obscure the dimensions. The pictures simply don't do the bike justice I'll have to make a few short videoclips.

- The UnFlying Finn -

[thanatos]

I love following this project and look forward tot he weekend's updates.

Let's see those SW models because I'm having a hard time visualizing what you're trying to do.

--Chris

Something like this:
It's not the final drawing, just a sketch to see if my idea is possible.


The adaptor itself will have threaded holes on the right side. The whole package will be then tightened from the right side of the hub with bolts that go through the hub. It's not a perfect design but if anyone has any idea as to why it would not work, please let me know before I proceed.
The flange that the rear sprocket will attach to doesn't have holes yet. I've been thinking about going for an alloy rear sprocket so I'll check the hole pattern first.

bleh. Can't brain, I got the dumb

The Unflying Finn

p.s. Tintin, I'll drop the cap off at the post office tonight.

[motofiaccone]

What's going on with this build? It's one of my favorites, and we've seen nothing in almost two months!

--Chris

[hughi]

I love the use of the swing arm and USD forks. The whole bikes got the style of a cafe racer with the stance of a street fighter. My dream combination.

The headlight with integrated speedo in it would look great. Or even try and put a headlight from the new Ducati monster 696 to really push the envelope

[Jamil20]

This looks like a very hot bike. Like, ow it burns hot.

Looking good though. Love the exhaust setup. I'd like to do something similar when/if I ever get started on mine. Need a custom exhaust manifold though. 

[Herm]

WOW! seat and tank combo looks killer! ...I now know what to model my next build after!