The 'leftovers' project - XS650

[basementhardtail68]

Can't wait to see the engine in it and the wheels on! Those boys do nice work!

 

[Tim]

Almost there - maybe we'll get it shipped in the next few days.

 

[vincent84]

So sweet Tim.. good job on that frame

 

[sxecafe]

It's just so beautiful.

 

[Big-D]

Coming along well

 

[Tim]

Hoping that I'll have it in my shop by mid next week so stay tuned. That being said I have an SR500 to finish and a motor to build for my cafe which frees up that engine for this bike. So progress on this might stall for a while but will keep gathering parts like front ends etc.

Anyone know where there's a nice girder front end collecting dust? Would really like one for this frame.

 

[Tim]

Now these are some nice welds. Might have to nickel plate the frame

 

[cafePete]

A work of art! love it man!

 

[PHeller]

If I didn't have college loan payments I'd probably get Monstercraftsman to make me this frame, one of my favorites:

 

[Big-D]

Stacking Dimes

 

[Red Devil]

Now these are some nice welds. Might have to nickel plate the frame

Beautiful welds, i say nickelplating! rad!

 

[Tim]

Frame is on the way! Should have it early next week. Have to drive across the border to pick it up. Looking forward to seeing it in person!

 

[leggers]

Tim, where is this thing??? Any progress lately? ;D

 

[sxecafe]

Tim, where is this thing??? Any progress lately? ;D

+1

 

[Tim]

I know - it's killing me trust me.

I've got wheels - XT500 front and rear (21" / 18" alloy rims) and tires (AVON's) for it. Sorting out a front end - hoping to get one from Voodoo - a custom single spring springer setup. Then it's rebuild the engine, get it into a roller and see where I need to weld on tabs/footpegs etc.

Other things taking up my time - started rebuilding my CA95 for my wife, which has taken longer than expected, and ended up buying her a 2011 Suzuki TU250X in the meantime - so now space is also limited.

My SR500 is also staring at me everytime I go into the garage - it's in full roller with the engine in and tank more or less ready - just need to tidy up some details and wire it up / get it running.

So the Voodoo will likely turn into a winter project this season. Will clear out the garage moving some bikes out into winter storage at friends' places and start the project.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Good, good.

 

[mnraider]

Now these are some nice welds. Might have to nickel plate the frame

Those are some stacks right there.

 

[JRK5892]

looking good i am loving the under back bone tank ideas

 

[Tim]

Just ordered my Buchanan stainless spokes. Time to take wheels apart and get rims and hubs powder coated. Need a bunch of things to weld to the frame and a front end.

 

[VonYinzer]

Nice Tim. If you need anything, let me know. My parts pile is way out of hand... Haha.