_Eurotrash XS 650_ aluminium racer with modern bits_QUESTIONS!
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Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_
Well,
Been it's while since my last update. Really nothing much going on with the bike. Found some clip-ons and a pair of sweetass (IMHO) grips at the local junkyard.
GOOD NEWS:
Christmas was good this year and I sold my other dirtbike ('00 KX) so I'm loaded with cash, just need to find the right bits at the right price and I should have the XS running in no time. I'm also moving into a smaller apartment which means less money for rent-> more money for the bikes.
BAD NEWS
My main concern at the moment is getting the wheels set up. I was really hoping I could go with shouldered 18"s but the swingarm doesn't leave enough room for it so I'm stuck with 17"s. At least finding suitable tires will be a bit easier. Getting a 36-spoke front wheel with dual 320mm discs is also presenting a bit of a problem, any help would be welcome. The only thing I've found so far is from a Moto-Guzzi, but with 40 spokes. I'm also currently the highest bidder on a 17-4" BMW tubeless spoke rear wheel and 17-2.5" front rim. They just looked so trick that I made a bid on them without really thinking it through. Not even sure if I can have cross-spoked rims with my stock rear hub. Hopefully I'll get outbid and can return to normal rims, or maybe not......
just news
Even though I haven't really been able to get anything substantial done on the bike this month, the 3 week holiday gave me plenty of time for planning, so right now I know exactly what I need to do and where I can get the stuff I need to do it.
-The Unflying Finn-
Well,
Been it's while since my last update. Really nothing much going on with the bike. Found some clip-ons and a pair of sweetass (IMHO) grips at the local junkyard.
GOOD NEWS:
Christmas was good this year and I sold my other dirtbike ('00 KX) so I'm loaded with cash, just need to find the right bits at the right price and I should have the XS running in no time. I'm also moving into a smaller apartment which means less money for rent-> more money for the bikes.
BAD NEWS
My main concern at the moment is getting the wheels set up. I was really hoping I could go with shouldered 18"s but the swingarm doesn't leave enough room for it so I'm stuck with 17"s. At least finding suitable tires will be a bit easier. Getting a 36-spoke front wheel with dual 320mm discs is also presenting a bit of a problem, any help would be welcome. The only thing I've found so far is from a Moto-Guzzi, but with 40 spokes. I'm also currently the highest bidder on a 17-4" BMW tubeless spoke rear wheel and 17-2.5" front rim. They just looked so trick that I made a bid on them without really thinking it through. Not even sure if I can have cross-spoked rims with my stock rear hub. Hopefully I'll get outbid and can return to normal rims, or maybe not......
just news
Even though I haven't really been able to get anything substantial done on the bike this month, the 3 week holiday gave me plenty of time for planning, so right now I know exactly what I need to do and where I can get the stuff I need to do it.
-The Unflying Finn-
Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_PROJECT
eriod_Incorrect.......
I did'nt really like this setup.
So I'm going probably going to go with this:
Got the battery tray and rear loop done.
I'm going to have to get the mufflers rechromed anyways so I was thinking about getting the ends cut off. And maybe drop the mufflers and inch or two.
I have a big surprize coming along with the wheels. I should have the wheels set up within a week. I'm also going to post something about the seat in the seat section over this weekend.
eriod_Incorrect.......I did'nt really like this setup.
So I'm going probably going to go with this:
Got the battery tray and rear loop done.
I'm going to have to get the mufflers rechromed anyways so I was thinking about getting the ends cut off. And maybe drop the mufflers and inch or two.
I have a big surprize coming along with the wheels. I should have the wheels set up within a week. I'm also going to post something about the seat in the seat section over this weekend.
HerrDeacon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_
That seat is amazing, I can't stop looking at it. It must look awesome in person.
I agree with you, I like the two pipes on the same side. Also, I would drop them a little bit, don't want to impede any view of that seat ;D
I can't wait to see this all done.
That seat is amazing, I can't stop looking at it. It must look awesome in person.
I agree with you, I like the two pipes on the same side. Also, I would drop them a little bit, don't want to impede any view of that seat ;D
I can't wait to see this all done.
Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_UPDATE 070308
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. :-X 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. ;D) 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 8) ) 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.....
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. :-X 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. ;D) 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 8) ) 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.....
excessive650
Active Member
Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_
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 . ;D
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 . ;D
HerrDeacon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_
Me too, its quite a setup! I really like this thread, only wish it was updated more frequently ;D ;D
Gordon said:
Me too, its quite a setup! I really like this thread, only wish it was updated more frequently ;D ;D
JohnnyKnowNothing
New Member
Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_
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.
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.
Re: _Eurotrash XS 650_
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.
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 8) I'll have to make a few short videoclips.
- The UnFlying Finn -
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.
DrJ said:
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 8) I'll have to make a few short videoclips.
- The UnFlying Finn -
