Bobber project in Sweden

[isigt]

That sounds really cool ahale. Not sure it's what i'm going for though, I'm planning on a foot-clutch, a little easier. I hope.

And thanks for the appreciating comments!

Now I have some more ideas I would like run by you and get some input on.
I found a 21" front tire from an yz125 with the same axle size. The problem is it got a drum-brake. How much will it affect the braking if I switch to the drum-brake instead of the disc?
I'm thinking it's worth it since the xs is fairly light.

I think it would look cool with a 21" front spoked and 16"rear. It's pretty cheap, so maybe I'll just buy it and see what happens. Also thought about making moon discs for the rear. Maybe something like this:

Appearently there's a fruit plate over at Ikea that fits with some fab-work. haha.
Have so many ideas but not enough time or money to make them all happen at once. So bare with me, it's just nice to write it down so I don't forget.

Also got a pic on the progress on the seat-cover.

 

[drewpy]

can't beat Ikea
got some good ideas there, i seen a take on the old "bacon slicer" where they are fitted around the circumerence of the spoked wheel!

 

[drewpy]

found that bike re: bacon slicer

 

[isigt]

Awesome,
don't know why, but it makes me think of TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles.

Haha, drewpy, it seems you went crazy on youtube today.
great finds.

 

[xschris]

Nice xs650. I love that rear wheel.

 

[isigt]

Just to let you know, I finished my project in school. Exhausted.
It's 1 am and i've been working all day programming a *bleep* database. On a saturday? Why?

So I can go work on my bike tomorrow. Yeah!

 

[isigt]

Ok, so a small update.

Almost done painting all the stuff, black on black. The tank is left, gonna have to get the color for it first.

Also mounted my new handlebars.

I found an old clutch lever laying around, also an old mx part. with a on the fly adjuster. haha, like I need one of those on this bike. But it looks cool. Another cool thing about it is its flexibility. It bends in all directions.

Which is pretty neat on a dirt bike.
Hopefully I won't have to see it work first hand.

That's it for today.
be back friday with more pics. Hopefully a roller!

 

[ahale2772]

yup, those bars look really cool, im really digging the mx style bars, may have to look in to a set for mine.

what color are you going to paint the tank?

 

[isigt]

Hey ho, not a go.
Seems I have to learn to do a constant wheelie since my front end never comes on

But anyhow, got some stuff done.

Finished the seat, looks ok for an old leather jacket. And maybe the text should be more on the bottom, but hey, it works for me as it is.

Since the latest trend here on the forum is to flip the headlight-mounts to get it lower, I had to follow. The horn however came in the way of the wiring and I flipped it. Sure it's gonna bite me in the ass when I put on the forks, but then I will just bend it up a bit.

Ok, see if you can figure out what this is?

It's the mount for the tank. A strap is put around the frame and the I bolted a hook to it. It pulls the tank down and keeps it steady. I also had some issues with the old "crane" (petcock), tried to get it in order, but decided to see if my local moped-dealer had one. 10$ spent and a days worth of work saved.

I also bought new grips, throttle and mirror.

I snapped the gas-wire right off, the thing was hanging on by a thread. Poor bastard. But I really like the new gear.

when I ordered I got two pair of grips. this is what I did with the other pair:

I think i'm going to let someone paint the tank for me instead. The same orange as in the helmet ahale. Save me some time. Getting closer for every day now, I can almost feel the wind.

See ya.

 

[ahale2772]

is that a stock mirror? I need me one of themz

 

[bcware]

I like that little mirror too. A while ago I ordered some mirrors with 5" stalks thinking that sounded a lot smaller than stock, but I didn't actually measure anything first. Now that I see them on my bike I think they are still too big.

I want to see the front wheel on there!

 

[volcomskater77]

i like the skinny tank with the mx bars. that front end has to hurry up! you gotta get that thing on the road. lol

 

[isigt]

I bought it from a dealer here in sweden, it's 3". don't know the brand though, but you should be able to pick something simlilar up just about anywhere.

haha, yeah. That front wheel is taking too long I know. It's almost the last thing to do, but still annoying. Finished most of the wiring on the bike today, everything works. just need to connect the taillight and indicators.

And here's a tip for you!
A few weeks ago I bought some fork-gaitors. But instead of buying the "real deal" I bought steering-gear covers that look exactly the same and are alot cheaper. just cut them in the right place to get that snug fit.

 

[isigt]

Guess what, I've got a roller.

But to keep you on hold I'll first show you how I solved the indicator-button-problem.

Really happy with how it turned out.

So, for the complete bike. Did a ton of things today, so I'll just post a few pics and you'll see for yourself. Nothing new really, except for the tail light maybe.

I changed the oil in the forks, that'll do for now and I'll see how she handles first.

Had a harsh time painting the rear fender. Last time I was about to lay down the last layer, didn't really think and used another brand of paint. This resulted in a bubbly look, (paint-herpes). Had to remove all the paint and start over today. But got it finished in time. The tank will get painted in the beginning of next week hopefully.

yeah.

 

[bcware]

The gear shifter boots look great; I can't tell the difference. It looks like a whole new bike put together; now get that tank done!

 

[hardtailed77]

Nice work man! I can dig it. Paint herpes, huh? Should have used protection!! lol

 

[ahale2772]

nicceeee looks sweet as a roller

 

[isigt]

thanks guys!

couldn't wait, so I took her out today. there is one big smile on my face.

 

[isigt]

what do you guys think about the way the tank is mounted now? (pics on previous page)
it's mounted that way because the pet-cock was in the way. thought about moving it, but since I wanted to ride I took the wise decision to postpone it to the future.

but looking at it now, it doesn't look all that bad. I also bought a bicycle-computer to use instead of those huge gauges which makes the tank look better. Think i'm gonna stick with it and fill in the hole at the front. but please give me your take on it!

 

[Requiem]

i'd like the tank better if it was resting on the outerbackbones! doesn't leave such a gap