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Haven't done much. 3 weeks rain+sub-tropical heat=1billion mosquitoes. Open shed, f***en mozzies

Bloody Hell!! I went to fit my new Pamco electronic ignition and discovered that I'd put the cam shaft in the wrong way round. So it was strip it down to the point where I could change it and then reassemble it. Not something that I was planning on. I,ve cut the kickstartshaft bushing off the...

Please disregard the crap in the above about making my own master diaphram. I spent some time going around the bike shops in town and found one that was the same size. Lucky really, small town, not many bikes. Went to Sydney for a couple of days. I checked out Deus ex Machina's showroom. Great...

Yeah, the mounts are fab'd from 1 1/2 tube, 6mm rod and nuts and button heads all in stainless. I've been doing the bits and pieces to get the engine ready. Ordered an electronic ignition from pamco. And got the cup and oring for my master cylinder, But the rubber boot thing from inside the...

I like what your doing there. I'd say the white over the chrome, but it maybe different when you've done the seat. What's your master cylinder off? I think I like it more than the square one I'm going to use.

I'm going down to Sydney in a couple of weeks. One of the must do's is to go To Deus's shop in Parramatta. I've seen lots of pics but never one of their creations up close. Have you seen www.vanem.com.au ? I love that minimalist look.

Got any pics of what you've got in mind? Sounds like you've got many hours of fun and frustration ahead.

Hey Chris, that's a great looking bike. I love the black satin and stainless fittings. I feel like I've spent more on them for my bike than almost anything else. Looking forward to seeing it done. You don't want to leave it anywhere at night, you'll never find it again.

And the master cylinder

Hi guys, thanks for the compliments. The front end is polished up and back together. Can't remember if I've listed all the stuff so I'll do it anyway. Replaced bearings and seals in both front wheel and steering head. Progressive springs and new seals, oil, gaters etc. Front wheel relaced wih...

EXCELLENT

Looking good, That Gixxer front end was a score.

Re: My XS650 project - update July 9 2008 - More wiring - getting closer... Hey Tim, I just found your thread. Fabulous. I see we sing from the same page. I see that you've found my thread. What's happening with your project?

Hi Jow. I'm up on the north coast of NSW. Check out my thread on "big arse projects" title is XS in OZ. That bike you posted is imaculate. Hope you make it. I'm working on my first build. I 've been at it on and off for probably 2 years, but I'm trying to do all of it myself (except rebore...

Thanks for the comments, I get my ideas etc from checking out the other builds going on. There is some realy great stuff happening. Today I lapped the valves and fitted them to the head and placed it on the barrels. (see pic) I also pulled down the front end for another polish and final...

Fitted the rear wheel today. New bearings and seals.New brake shoes. SS spokes from Buchannas. I laced up the wheel.SS fittings where possible. Rechromed brake lever and adjusters. Lots of polishing (see old wheel pic) 520 chain conversion. Saves alot of weight.

The frame is back from the powder coaters. While it's been away I've been assembling the engine. I'm in the middle of porting the head, the bottom end is all together and the pistons and barrels are too. I've started assembling the bike now so I'll post pics and give a description of what I've...

Looking good there Cretin.Clean and neat. What were they thinking of with those hideous special seats.?

Yeah Dan, this whole project is a first for me. I guess the most challenging things have been lacing up the wheels and making the tank. The engine may also be one as it's only half reassembled. I've only ever rebuilt an old single cylinder deisel generator engine before. Successfully...

Back again. I had to shut off the computer as my battery bank ran low. I'm back on the generator now. The shifters are fine, I made the pipes first as I knew I would have to work around them. They were the most important design feature. The battery mock up is the right size for the glass pack...