XS650 Cafe - Build #4

ncologerojr said:
It has been very, very cold in the workshop lately, but I got to work on some geometry today. Here is a drawing with the gsxr forks (720mm, 30mm triple offset), 18" wheels, swingarm pivot in new planned location ( very close to stock), and stock 27 degree neck rake. This seems to give me a good base swingarm angle, and trail numbers. Once the bike is assembled I have room for adjustment.

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Ah, somehow I missed the CAD drawing first time around :-[ ;D
 
What do you have planned for the old forks?

I might like to take them off your hands...
 
grandpaul said:
What do you have planned for the old forks?

I might like to take them off your hands...
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They are for sale, I just haven't found the time to list anything yet. If you're interested I can get you some pictures.
 
how have I missed this one so far??? Awesome build up my friend, cant wait to see it completed!
 
crazypj said:
What is the diameter, pin diameter and crown height on SR250 piston? ;)
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I honestly don't know. But, it takes the same rings and ring gapping as an xs650 ;)

The owner only wanted the bare minimum on this beauty.
 
I always measure pistons, never know what they will be fitted to 'next time' ;)
It's how I figured out Honda CR500 con-rods with modified XV750 pistons and liners (800cc) 8)
 
crazypj said:
I always measure pistons, never know what they will be fitted to 'next time' ;)
It's how I figured out Honda CR500 con-rods with modified XV750 pistons and liners (800cc) 8)
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I like the way you think.
 
Sorry for the recent lack of updates. I've had a lot going on lately including finishing my basement, work overtime and an oncoming driver turning in front of me totaling my car.



But I have been making some progress in figuring out brake parts etc.. I was also planning on making the tank, but decided to throw on this 500t tank and see how it looked. I think it fits too good to not use.

 
I mounted the front of the tank and decided to use the stalks that originally held some reflectors. I was planning to cut the stalks off anyways, so why waste them.








Perfect fit.
 
That Shoria isn't going to be happy on an XS650 ;)
BTW, I probably mentioned it, front forks will be around 4"~5" too short for good handling without reducing ground clearance severely, it isn't a trail issue, just ground clearance issue
 
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