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Started The Rebuild
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Author:  JesseeS [ Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Started The Rebuild
Ok so I posted a topic in 2011 about acquiring my dad's old bike. 1975 Yamaha XS650. Since then I have stripped the bike down completely, repainted, replaced parts as necessary. As of now I have a solid roller, the engine work will hopefully start this week. :cheers:

How I got it
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Process
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Mock up
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Finished Frame
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And now the roller
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Author:  Ricel [ Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Started The Rebuild
Nice dude!

Ah I want one.
Author:  MtDewMike [ Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Started The Rebuild
Nice work so far, Jessee. Do you think you'll have it ready for the summer?
Author:  JesseeS [ Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Started The Rebuild
Thanks guys! And Mike I'm not sure. I went into it without a deadline so that way everything was taken slow, done right and no mistakes were made. Since the engine its going to be a total rebuild, it really all depends on how good I am at saving my money and the turn around time for parts that I can not actually fix myself. Right now it's looking like $1200 into the engine. (Rephasing the engine and all new electrical system) I'd like to get it running by fall, but we will see
Author:  k_enn [ Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Started The Rebuild
Starting to look good. Keep up the work.

BTW, how hard is it to find parts? I have a 1982 BMW, and while some of the parts are readily available others are unobtanium.

k_enn
Author:  JesseeS [ Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Started The Rebuild
Thanks! It's actually very easy to find parts for this bike, as it's one of the most popular to rebuild, chop, cafe, etc. I suggest doing alot of googling and even joining a forum. Lots of used/new parts, plus they can also steer you in the right direction of where to get parts
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