Projekt xScrambler

[kryst]

Hi guys!

Yes, I know I took my time, but here it is. My very first own build-thread!
The main idea is to build a scrambler-like every day commuter bike. So it needs to be comfortable enough, even at the sacrifice of (most) off-road abilities. I posted a sketch already of what I want to achieve in some near future, but here it is again, as a reminder

Some 3 weeks ago I brought the bike finally home. It is a 1981 SE.
As you can see - looks decently, but not all original. For example those exhaust come from "i have no idea what" (cans are custom, and pipes...?), sound great but there is absolutely no lean-angle with them.

It had problems to start, when it did - it stalled, spited flames, fluctuated revs and so on. Pretty much not ride-able. I have spent two afternoons on cleaning up the carbs (a bit...), regulating valve clearance, ignition and so on and the result was pretty much satisfying

So I started to tear it apart. And I did.

Since then, aside from HOURS of thinking "How should I do that?", the frame has been sanded (mechanically - there was no rust ) and cut - it lost the back and passenger footrests.

The work continues I'll keep you guys updated!

 

[Requiem]

Keep up the good work!

 

[Jessechop]

I really like the sound of that exhaust

 

[drewpy]

keep at it, your on the right tracks

 

[xschris]

Like to see how it turns out

 

[kryst]

Goodies are slowly coming
That is a shame, that it will take so long before I can mount them

Yes, that is from a '04 RS125

 

[levdir]

Man, I wish those front ends were easier to come by in Canada. Looking forward to seeing it mounted!

 

[LuckyEight]

good luck kryst...

 

[Requiem]

Really like the look of these forks on the 400

 

[kryst]

So, the work continues. The rear part of frame is almost done, just needs some welding

 

[LuckyEight]

Nice...do you have seat section already?

 

[kryst]

Nope
I'll have to figure out how to mount a seat (and make a base for it) before painting the frame, so i'll get to it rather sooner then later

 

[kryst]

...and the rear is done!

 

[Requiem]

Looks great!

 

[kryst]

It has been awhile, since my job let me come back to my XS (the bare frame became a bit ginger here and there..), but i'm at it again

I figured out (captain obvious ) that I have to get all the mounting points I might possibly need to proceed with next bits. So I need something to mount seat, exhausts and turn limiter. Seat sounded most creative so I started there

After few attempts to make a seat base out of sheet metal the results were... not as good as I hoped. No tragedy, usable by all means, but it lacked some refinement. So I switched to a different material. Wood.

Thin layers of wood, impregnated for water resistance, few days of shaping to match frame curve and gluing altogether with a water resistant glue - and I got a 0.5 inch thick base. It keeps its shape great, no tension whatsoever. One more afternoon to give it a final shape and it will be ready. And hopefully I will still be able to hear...

not showing the rest of it - does not yet make me grin

Ah, and the exhaust are here. first iteration will see them low mounted, just under footrests.

And yes, these are ebay items. Looks fit the project and quality is acceptable. And it will be loud...

 

[drewpy]

looking good

 

[LuckyEight]

Looks great...good idea!!!

 

[kryst]

Shaping is pretty much done :] The front (where a hole for a screw is) will be cut an inch or two and rounded, but for now I need it to line the seat properly (mounting points still need to be done).

 

[levdir]

Looks good! I really like the tank bolt cutout detail, I've seen it on a few builds.

 

[kryst]

Hi!

it has been awhile, but the XS project is still alive Not much has happened though. Work killed my free time, personal life killed my will to do anything

But - i finally ordered shocks from China, and they came. Hard to say what they are actually worth, but the look the part.

The frame came bact from powdercoating (gloss dark blue)

Yes, the whole thing will be a combination of dark-blue, red and silver. In my head it looks great

And the last thing - i am removing the seam (?) from the triple tree, before it gets painted. Color is still not decided, depends on front suspension (it is now black, but red would suit my taste better).

Thats it for now