1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber---Welded Seat tubes
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Muggs
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Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
Hey All,
Not much progress, but I did get some steel tubing to finish the seat rails.
Also, I have a friend that has a waterjet machine, and I designed and him cut out a license plate bracket for me out 1/8" stainless steel.
It looks AWESOME! It's obviously not bent yet.
And my new Lowbrow Customs tail light fits very well (which means I can measure accurately).
I.m really looking forward to posting more as things move along, but I work for myself and I've been very busy of late so that's a good thing!
Muggs
Hey All,
Not much progress, but I did get some steel tubing to finish the seat rails.
Also, I have a friend that has a waterjet machine, and I designed and him cut out a license plate bracket for me out 1/8" stainless steel.
It looks AWESOME! It's obviously not bent yet.
And my new Lowbrow Customs tail light fits very well (which means I can measure accurately).
I.m really looking forward to posting more as things move along, but I work for myself and I've been very busy of late so that's a good thing!
Muggs
Muggs
New Member
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
Well, I'm back from the dead!
I had to take a short hiatus; I got really busy with work (I work for myself) and the scooter took a back seat.
Anyway, progress with PICTURES! ;D
The PO lived at the shore, so lots of saltwater corrosion.
Made some tools as per the instructions here: http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7330
And Voila'
And so with a little elbow grease and some 220 wet/dry sandpaper.
More to come, and sorry for the looong wait.
Well, I'm back from the dead!
I had to take a short hiatus; I got really busy with work (I work for myself) and the scooter took a back seat.
Anyway, progress with PICTURES! ;D
The PO lived at the shore, so lots of saltwater corrosion.
Made some tools as per the instructions here: http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7330
And Voila'
And so with a little elbow grease and some 220 wet/dry sandpaper.
More to come, and sorry for the looong wait.
Muggs
New Member
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
YEAH!!! more progress.
Made and installed the 3" lowering tubes for the forks.
Wire wheeled my upper tree.
Sandblasted both Front and Rear Mag wheels.
Next it's paint the wheels with VHT Epoxy paint (Flat Black) and install the new bearings & seals, mount the new Firestone rubbers.
YEAH!!! more progress.
Made and installed the 3" lowering tubes for the forks.
Wire wheeled my upper tree.
Sandblasted both Front and Rear Mag wheels.
Next it's paint the wheels with VHT Epoxy paint (Flat Black) and install the new bearings & seals, mount the new Firestone rubbers.
VonYinzer
Over 10,000 Posts
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
This is awesome! Dont know how I missed it. I know its way too late but this is awesome:
http://www.visualimpact2.com/Merchandice.html
I just picked up a 73 XS that will eventually go this route.
I like what youre doing with this scoot, keep it up!
This is awesome! Dont know how I missed it. I know its way too late but this is awesome:
http://www.visualimpact2.com/Merchandice.html
I just picked up a 73 XS that will eventually go this route.
I like what youre doing with this scoot, keep it up!
VonYinzer
Over 10,000 Posts
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
Cool Muggs... Im in the much superior Pittsburgh region (Beaver PA).
Some good guys out your way (Bobdot namely).
All of the PA members have been talking for years about a mid state meetup/campout/ride someday. Of we can organize you you should swing by!
Cool Muggs... Im in the much superior Pittsburgh region (Beaver PA).
Some good guys out your way (Bobdot namely).
All of the PA members have been talking for years about a mid state meetup/campout/ride someday. Of we can organize you you should swing by!
Muggs
New Member
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
My son is out there this summer on an internship with PNC bank.
I'll need to get in touch with some of the DTTers out my way and see if anyone wants to come drink my beer and give me some tips.
If you guys get something together and I have a running bike, I'm there!
My son is out there this summer on an internship with PNC bank.
I'll need to get in touch with some of the DTTers out my way and see if anyone wants to come drink my beer and give me some tips.
If you guys get something together and I have a running bike, I'm there!
Muggs
New Member
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
Hey All,
Well I've actually done a fair amount of work on the scooter lately, although you would never know it by my participation here (Sorry :-[ ).
Anyway, I promise more pics over the weekend. I did however score this jewel on eBay.
Anyone know of a nice 2 3/8" diameter speedo that will go in here? I ain't builden no speed demon, but I will probably top out at over 40 MPH. Haha!
Hey All,
Well I've actually done a fair amount of work on the scooter lately, although you would never know it by my participation here (Sorry :-[ ).
Anyway, I promise more pics over the weekend. I did however score this jewel on eBay.
Anyone know of a nice 2 3/8" diameter speedo that will go in here? I ain't builden no speed demon, but I will probably top out at over 40 MPH. Haha!
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
i like that headlight and like where youre going with this... will be watching as i try to decide whether im going to be going with welding a hardtail or springs like you...
I see your from the philly area.. I go to school in Trenton so I am pretty familiar with Philly. I would love to see your bike some time and try to learn as I try to assemble my new project... 77 kz750
i like that headlight and like where youre going with this... will be watching as i try to decide whether im going to be going with welding a hardtail or springs like you...
I see your from the philly area.. I go to school in Trenton so I am pretty familiar with Philly. I would love to see your bike some time and try to learn as I try to assemble my new project... 77 kz750
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 1979 Yamaha XS650 Bobber
That tank rocks! Looks like a fun build.
That tank rocks! Looks like a fun build.
