Recent content by jetmechmarty

I love a resto mod. IMHO, the tank decal doesn't look bad. Doing away with it is expensive. JAT. Corbin has better looking seats for KZ bikes. I'll be very interested to see where you take it. Nice bike!

There are some nice harness supplies here. https://revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-wiring-harness I'm also a huge fan of F4 tape. I also know it as cohesive tape as it only sticks to itself and no gooey mess, ever. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/cs/tape_electrical/rescuetape.php

My intent is an aftermarket top clamp. Otherwise, the stock switch will suffice. But, without the stock clocks and pilot box it's really going to stick out. Yes, I certainly understand your point.

I'm trying to decide where I want to relocate the keyed ignition switch. Thoughts?

I had my 9 yo grandson remove the engine. He did it all but pull the lump. If the nut was too tight, I showed him where to grab a longer pull handle. This is what it’s all about!

Freshly painted tins might motivate me to advance this project.

My uncle wore it first. Schwarzenegger wore a knockoff in the movie.

Schott Perfecto is still being built in the USA.

I really like this Toyota color. I wanted something subtle.

My engine parts are back from the machine shop. I need to carve out time to get on it. As far as I know, I have all of the parts. It is stock bore and stock cam.

Mount an XS1100 Special fender on it.

https://www.oldschoolspeed.com/

I'm an XS650 geek myself. I've been caring for this one since new. Last weekend, I rode it 600 miles to Barber and back. It's coming up on 61,000 miles. I did the top end last winter.

Thank you! I sure hope so. I have a very long way to go.

No, I did not do that myself. They look real nice to me!