XS650 Special becomes a Vermont Backroader - Page 5

bpeckm · 01-29-2013, 01:20 PM

More glamour shots from last Saturday (yes, the sun shines occasionally in Rhode Island!)

bpeckm · 01-29-2013, 01:22 PM

So, I think this is the end of my mad-posting streak, for now... phew...... comments welcome, as always!!!

philp38 · 01-29-2013, 02:01 PM

Video...We need a video..I gotta hear what those pipes sound like...

bpeckm · 01-29-2013, 02:36 PM

The pipes alone were....uh....loud? The mufflers did a surprising job of quieting it all, even though I could see straight through them!

I do have a video that I posted on vimeo when I first got the bike started, and another quickie from last saturday... I just gotta figure out how to post them... I am a virginvideoposter.....

bpeckm · 01-29-2013, 02:56 PM

OK, so here's the link to the first-ever video that I did when I was getting the bike running....

Just tried it, and it works as a link! Next I need to learn how to embed......

PS Another video is being uploaded and procerssed by VIMEO, so it will get posted SOON....

pbarmy · 01-29-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bpeckm

Ooooff... he has a lot more "builder" skills than I... I am just assembling bits and pieces to make the bike fun. I took a welding course, but don't have the facilities (nor would I begin to TRUST my own welds for something critical like a shock mount and swingarm!)

But, we both havin' fun....no bout adout it!

I don't know man,your bike looks pretty sweet!John runs a motorcycle shop and works on the bike when he's got some free time.It's coming along tho,despite a broken collarbone from a dirt bike tip over.

bpeckm · 01-29-2013, 03:22 PM

Will's XS650 runs for the first time! from bpeckm on Vimeo.

philp38 · 01-29-2013, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpeckm

Will's XS650 runs for the first time! from bpeckm on Vimeo.

Sounds great. Again GREAT job.

Thanks for the video.

hunter_greyghost · 01-29-2013, 06:03 PM

Sounds great, good job, keep the news coming!!

Cheers
Baza

HapHazard · 01-29-2013, 06:12 PM

VERY nicely done, neighbor!

(Good catch on those transmission gears).
Thanks for the 2-part clear info - how many cans did you use?
Beautiful transformation - only one thing I'd change:

One of these "Lucas-style" tailights instead of the large square one, and you'd have 2-wheeled perfection (or nearabouts, IMHO).

bpeckm · 01-29-2013, 10:01 PM

Yeah, the tail light was a sort of... well, we have this one... that fits..... I was sorta looking for an early XS round tail light, or an early '70's Honda tail light.... that's a really easy one to change, should the right thing show up!

I used just one can of the 2K... and did the tank and the underside of the seat with the same can.... I still have 2 more cans for "another project".......

bpeckm · 01-29-2013, 10:09 PM

Hoping to shoot a video riding up the street... but it IS freeking JANUARY in Rhode Island......

muchXS · 01-30-2013, 08:40 AM

You'll find that thing vibrates so much it will shake yer balls off after a couple hundred miles.

...so if you find a pair on the side of the road they're probably mine.

Boojum · 01-30-2013, 08:46 AM

Cool write up on the XS............ I want to do this soooo bad. I want to do a high pipe setup however, black frame, # plate, and ......... well, just make it mine. Great Job, and thanks for the tips on rattle can clearcoat, and header info. Cool Job!!!

Boojum

bpeckm · 01-30-2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muchXS

You'll find that thing vibrates so much it will shake yer balls off after a couple hundred miles.

...so if you find a pair on the side of the road they're probably mine.

....^...... I'll keep my eyes peeled (or covered?)......

You know, that was one of the things that came into play when deciding to go with the tiny tank and hard seat: ain't gonna do any long trips on THIS one!!

Thanks!!

01-29-2013, 01:20 PM	#61
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	More glamour shots from last Saturday (yes, the sun shines occasionally in Rhode Island!) __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-29-2013, 01:22 PM	#62
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	So, I think this is the end of my mad-posting streak, for now... phew...... comments welcome, as always!!! __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-29-2013, 02:01 PM	#63
philp38 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Decatur TN Oddometer: 2,932	Video...We need a video..I gotta hear what those pipes sound like... __________________ Temple Lodge,No 25.F.& A.M. Paddle faster I hear banjos

01-29-2013, 02:36 PM	#64
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	The pipes alone were....uh....loud? The mufflers did a surprising job of quieting it all, even though I could see straight through them! I do have a video that I posted on vimeo when I first got the bike started, and another quickie from last saturday... I just gotta figure out how to post them... I am a virginvideoposter..... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-29-2013, 02:56 PM	#65
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	OK, so here's the link to the first-ever video that I did when I was getting the bike running.... Just tried it, and it works as a link! Next I need to learn how to embed...... PS Another video is being uploaded and procerssed by VIMEO, so it will get posted SOON.... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-29-2013, 03:22 PM	#67
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	Will's XS650 runs for the first time! from bpeckm on Vimeo. __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-29-2013, 06:03 PM	#69
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,505	Sounds great, good job, keep the news coming!! Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

01-29-2013, 06:12 PM	#70
HapHazard t00 0ld 2b n00b Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Central CT Oddometer: 1,294	VERY nicely done, neighbor! (Good catch on those transmission gears). Thanks for the 2-part clear info - how many cans did you use? Beautiful transformation - only one thing I'd change: One of these "Lucas-style" tailights instead of the large square one, and you'd have 2-wheeled perfection (or nearabouts, IMHO).

01-29-2013, 10:01 PM	#71
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	Yeah, the tail light was a sort of... well, we have this one... that fits..... I was sorta looking for an early XS round tail light, or an early '70's Honda tail light.... that's a really easy one to change, should the right thing show up! I used just one can of the 2K... and did the tank and the underside of the seat with the same can.... I still have 2 more cans for "another project"....... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-29-2013, 10:09 PM	#72
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	Hoping to shoot a video riding up the street... but it IS freeking JANUARY in Rhode Island...... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-30-2013, 08:40 AM	#73
muchXS n00b Joined: Jan 2013 Oddometer: 2	You'll find that thing vibrates so much it will shake yer balls off after a couple hundred miles. ...so if you find a pair on the side of the road they're probably mine.

01-30-2013, 08:46 AM	#74
Boojum I Miss the PartyBoss Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Ringgold, Ga.....Saaalute! Oddometer: 5,882	Cool write up on the XS............ I want to do this soooo bad. I want to do a high pipe setup however, black frame, # plate, and ......... well, just make it mine. Great Job, and thanks for the tips on rattle can clearcoat, and header info. Cool Job!!! Boojum __________________ "I aint no ruff guy, aint no tuff guy. Don't get out much, and don't dress up fly" BMW's: 1999 GS 1100 "Work Horse", 1975 R90/6 "Black Betty", 92 R100 GSPD, 03 XR 650L with Farkles, KLR 250, 72 Honda CL-70

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