cretin75xs
Been Around the Block
I have been away for a few years and yesterday I decided to start another cafe build with the purchase of my favorite platform, Yamaha XS650. The bike is not in running condition but it appears the owner has started his own version of a cafe racer. The frame has been repainted, the front fork lowers have been painted gold and by the review of the receipts, he did change seals and oil. The headlamp bucket has been painted and I have the lamp and ring. I have the original tank along with another Yamaha tank. Can someone identify the tank? I also received a box of parts, one being an electronic ignition.
So to start my build I am going to remove all the rusted parts and media blast them and also remove the engine covers to clean and polish.
I will probably strip and repaint both tanks but haven't decided which one to use at this time. The carbs will be removed and inspected, hopefully they were cleaned and rebuilt from the previous owner. I want to exchange the spoke wheels for mags so if there is someone interested, PM me.
I am looking to return the exhaust to 2 into 2, if anyone is interested in exchanging my 2 into 1 for the original headers, PM me.
I have a picture of an electronic ignition setup the previous owner wanted to install but did not. I will google the brand to see if it is a setup I would want to use.
I hope I did not bite off more that I can chew, I have limited mechanical knowledge but a good manual should help me get her running. But like life, it will be a challenge.
I will continue to provide updates so please be patient. Also, if you have any input that you would like to offer I am open to an suggestions and comments.
So to start my build I am going to remove all the rusted parts and media blast them and also remove the engine covers to clean and polish.
I will probably strip and repaint both tanks but haven't decided which one to use at this time. The carbs will be removed and inspected, hopefully they were cleaned and rebuilt from the previous owner. I want to exchange the spoke wheels for mags so if there is someone interested, PM me.
I am looking to return the exhaust to 2 into 2, if anyone is interested in exchanging my 2 into 1 for the original headers, PM me.
I have a picture of an electronic ignition setup the previous owner wanted to install but did not. I will google the brand to see if it is a setup I would want to use.
I hope I did not bite off more that I can chew, I have limited mechanical knowledge but a good manual should help me get her running. But like life, it will be a challenge.
I will continue to provide updates so please be patient. Also, if you have any input that you would like to offer I am open to an suggestions and comments.
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