want some feed back on my project

[Nightengale]

Very few things in life give such immediate and visceral feedback as an angle grinder and a welder! Every time I pick either one up my eyes start looking around the garage for a suitable victim. So far I have avoided direct contact with the XS11. I kinda like the old girl just the way she is.

Looks like yer havin' a good time resuscitating an old, unloved machine. It's not like yer choppin' up a concours Brough Superior, fer Gawd's sake. Let the sparks fly and have some fun.

After riding a few different seat spring set-ups, I find the hairpin springs give a superior ride. Less rebound than the beehive and softer than the shock-absorber type. JMO YMMV.

Life is short, ride hard...

thanks for the spring set-up advice i have been debating between the three for a while but havent ridden all three types. the one thing that i have heard about the hairpin springs is that you want to go bigger than 2 inches because they bottom out. thanks again for the advice.

[Nightengale]

more parts

i also have the rear fender, tail light, turnsignals, mufflers, carb boots, cruize control (throttle lock), speedometer and tac, front brake lever and master cylinder, clutch lever, and a few other odds and ends. just make an offer. all parts

[Mr.Bill]

would love to see how you are wiring up everything in your false oil tank, and the ignition and all

Cool build, I like the idea of lowerig the seat as you did, Sprung seat for hardtailing comfort

[Joab]

Great looking bike man! Always like to see something with a bit of character and personality! Your doing a great job dealing with the bits o' negative commentary as well. Your bike, your choices. Hell, I am going to be chopping up my '72 XS650 mostly because the PO told me to never chop it! Dratted stubborn streak...

[Nightengale]

thanks

would love to see how you are wiring up everything in your false oil tank, and the ignition and all

Cool build, I like the idea of lowerig the seat as you did, Sprung seat for hardtailing comfort

i will take some pictures once i get to wireing everything up. thanks for the comments, i am trying to get it ready for the riding season.

[Nightengale]

thanks

Great looking bike man! Always like to see something with a bit of character and personality! Your doing a great job dealing with the bits o' negative commentary as well. Your bike, your choices. Hell, I am going to be chopping up my '72 XS650 mostly because the PO told me to never chop it! Dratted stubborn streak...

thanks, i am trying to make it my own, the way i want. I dont mind negative commentary, not everyone likes the same thing, thats what makes us all different, it would be a pretty boring place if we all liked the same thing. I know when my bike is done it will be a head turner, with a mean look, and the power to back it up. good luck with your build there is alot of parts for those bikes to make into a bobber or chopper. have fun with it, thats what i am doing.

[XS1100_OEM4ME]

Good luck with your bike!

I am glad you are having fun with your bike, Like I posted on a different thread, I dont think even ONE XS /XJ in the picture at the top of our fourm is all OEM Love to see yours when you are done

thanks, i am trying to make it my own, the way i want. I dont mind negative commentary, not everyone likes the same thing, thats what makes us all different, it would be a pretty boring place if we all liked the same thing. I know when my bike is done it will be a head turner, with a mean look, and the power to back it up. good luck with your build there is alot of parts for those bikes to make into a bobber or chopper. have fun with it, thats what i am doing.

[Nightengale]

thanks again

I am glad you are having fun with your bike, Like I posted on a different thread, I dont think even ONE XS /XJ in the picture at the top of our fourm is all OEM Love to see yours when you are done

things are going slow with the bike but steady, i dont have alot of time to work on it but this weekend i should be able to get some more done. Like i said i am doing this on a budget so i am making alot of things myself, and that takes time. like my fake oil tank is made from two kitchen canisters that i put together, and added a small piece of pvc to make a filler neck.

my liscense plate holder i made myself out of some sheet metal that my brother gave me ( it took almost all day to make). I used an oval LED tail light that i got off of ebay for $25 and the rest i made. here are some pics.

[fredintoon]

- - - my liscense plate holder i made myself out of some sheet metal that my brother gave me ( it took almost all day to make). I used an oval LED tail light that i got off of ebay for $25 and the rest i made. - - -

Hi nightengale,
nice work but it's blue? Even the light is blue? Or at least that's the colour it is on my screen.

Hardtail story for you:-
guy turned up at one of our CVMG meetings showing off photos of the XS650 he'd just rebuilt.
It was a hardtail with a Harley back wheel & frypan seat.
So we had this conversation:-
"Why did you do that you brainless effin' Vandal?"
" I bought it cheap, it had been run over by a truck and it's back end was squashed.
I had no money to buy a replacement frame, swingarm, wheel, fender etc.
What I did have was a stack of steel tube, a Harley rear wheel and a TIG welder."
"Congratulations, that is a really nice bike you have there."

[natemoen]

Where are your parts on ebay? Can't find any of them!

[dpotter58]

I picked up the fairing Sunday and it was in nice shape. The tank looks solid, it does have a dent but overall it looks nice. I think the dent is in a place that wouldn't show if your bike has a fairing.
He has parts so if you are interested I'd suggest a PM since he was offfering them to us on this site prior to fleabay.

[natemoen]

I was pming him and he said he put the tank up on ebay for sale.

[Nightengale]

Hi nightengale,
nice work but it's blue? Even the light is blue? Or at least that's the colour it is on my screen.

Hardtail story for you:-
guy turned up at one of our CVMG meetings showing off photos of the XS650 he'd just rebuilt.
It was a hardtail with a Harley back wheel & frypan seat.
So we had this conversation:-
"Why did you do that you brainless effin' Vandal?"
" I bought it cheap, it had been run over by a truck and it's back end was squashed.
I had no money to buy a replacement frame, swingarm, wheel, fender etc.
What I did have was a stack of steel tube, a Harley rear wheel and a TIG welder."
"Congratulations, that is a really nice bike you have there."

its a satin black they both need a couple more coats.

[Nightengale]

not on ebay yet

I was pming him and he said he put the tank up on ebay for sale.

i havent posted them yet, havent had time been working alot lately. pm me and lets see if we can make a deal.

[Nightengale]

time for more welding

this weekend i plan on getting my solo seat mount welded up along with a starter button and relocate the ignition switch, will post new pics after saturday.