A narrated walk-around of the Royal XS650, then I fire it up and take a few rips up and down the road. Shot for eBay listing, this coming Sunday, 4/10/11.
XS Rear Sets -
I’m working on fabricating my own rear sets for my current project the Hybrid Racer. Screw these guys and their $250 sets (pictured below) that still require a bunch of modification and minimal fabrication. I’ll build my own and then I’ll write a How-To fab. Looks like it shouldn’t cost more than $50 bucks!
The Redline 650 - Rear Sets linkage progress
I’ve got all of the hardware either in my possession or on it’s way. All of the brackets have been built and when all of the parts come in, it’ll take about a day to finish.
Overall, these sets will cost about $50. When it’s all complete I’ll post a tutorial on how to build them yourself!
Vintage Customs at your local news-stand!
My ‘70 Suzuki T500 racer is a featured article in the newest August Issue of B.S.H. magazine (issue 328, pictured below). B.S.H., a UK publication, can be found at many larger book stores here in the US!
I couldn’t find any low z-bars that I liked, especially in 7/8”, so as usual, I made my own!!
Narrow 19” width with a 4” rise. These’ll be perfect on The Drifter 650!!
Updates From The Shop - 7/25
Los Muertos Vivientes - Rat Rod xs650 - SOLD (maybe, still no money yet..)
Copper Devil - xs650 - Still for sale here on the site but I’m not wasting my time with eBay and picky people. I’ll ride it and have fun and when the right buyer comes along, they’ll enjoy it too. $5,000 - no less.
The Speedster - CB350 - Done, Done & Done!!!!!!!!! After another set of rebuilt carbs, and an updated charging system, she lives! I added the finishing touches today, including some new velocity stacks. Pictures to come.
The Drifter - xs650 Brat-style bobber - frame fabrication is complete & ready for paint, tins are ready for paint, got lots of sweet parts rolling in & some cool, cool custom fabricated stuff is being made.
2 Pending Customer builds: an old-school brat-style xs650 & either a Honda CB or Yam. 650 vintage stripped down tracker
Shaved Legs
Got the fork legs shaved and painted. I’m not big on painted forks but these are going to look sweet with the custom fork covers I built!
Starburst
16” XS rear wheel with Moon disks and a vintage Goodyear replica tire. Slick.
The Drifter xs650 -
Got the rolling frame assembled today.
The Speedster - ‘69 Honda CB350 - FOR SALE - $4,200
*Fully rebuilt motor with new rings & seals
*Professionally rebuilt transmission
*Rebuilt carbs with new velocity stacks
*New Firestone replica tires
*New rectifier and replaced regulator
*Aluminum TT500 tank finished in Regal Red & Black with gold pinstriping
*New short shocks
*One off handlebars, Brass kicker pedal, retro red grips & many other details
Step One - Silver Base with Silver Flake
Step Two - H.O.K. Pegan Gold Kandy
For some reason I decided to do my own paint..
Step 3 - H.O.K. Root Beer Kandy with Root Beer Red Flake
