Absolutely beautiful work here. As soon as I saw the battery box, I said "wow". That is really a demonstration of quality work. Also, the camera work at the beginning was certainly quite stellar. Thanks for putting in the time to add that bit in because it did pay off. Just brilliant all around.
Very nice work! I love how you cleaned up the area around the battery box and what you did with the rear swingarm. I hear what you're saying about doing a job, re-doing it and then doing it again. I don't know how many times I've redone my wiring but I have to do it again.😊
Thank you mate, I'm really happy with how the battery box turned out. I did a few cardboard designs and kept testing for fit etc. I had one template made from steel, then the final one made with alterations and powder coated.
Hi mate, watched this series with great interest. Really like what you did to accommodate the rear tire. Is it possible to replicate this i.e. do you sell any of the parts you've made? Cheers and happy riding
Hi Mate, oh great that you like the series. I don't, they are all one off parts that I had to bribe my engineer with money and plenty of biscuits to do for me.
The details on your bike are top notch. Looking at your bike, I feel compelled to go for a brushed finish on my engine, sliders and cast wheels. It never really stops does it?
Thank you, for me when looking at anything intended to be nice the detail is what makes it for me. Yes the brushed look in my opinion gives it that high quality finish.
Beautiful,attention to detail,hard work,my brother,and myself, are restoring,a xs2 650, 1972,to concours standard,attention to detail is paramount,your bike will look superb,regards,Mike, Derbyshire Mike,Derbyshire
Vision+Drive. A steadfast grip on what should be achieved, you were not f#£@g about with the quality end product for sure! Watched them all and only commenting now, should have had more views/subscribers from the XS devotees. I put a stock xs in a 90 gsxr 750 slingshot frame and one hard mount vs rubber mounts was straight forward but head steady required too much thought, too much control then not enough, gas struts or " bumpers" heat expansion and over bracing etc etc = Give up. But in your case- Excellent 👍 and enjoy your build (it really was yours and you claim the trophy) Now, rest and repeat! Best wishes
Thank you very much. And I'm glad you have been following the build. I'm just currently sculptureing the seat foam and will hopefully have another vid soon.
Again nice work. I seem to remember reading that these engines tend to develop cracks in the bottom end above a certain HP. I don't recall what that number is. You may want to research this. You've put in too much work to have it wrecked by having " Too much" fun.
Hi Ed, I did lots of research on these motors before starting the build and they are very bullet proof with many sidecar racers taking these to 880cc and higher BHP. My 744 will vibrate much less also than a stock engine as its rephased.
Absolutely beautiful work here. As soon as I saw the battery box, I said "wow". That is really a demonstration of quality work. Also, the camera work at the beginning was certainly quite stellar. Thanks for putting in the time to add that bit in because it did pay off. Just brilliant all around.
Thank you very much, very kind words. More to come, I'm looking forward to doing the rolling open road footage.
You spent some time and money on that build bro , looks the Dog's Nut's cant wait to see it finished 😎😎🤘🤘🇹🇭🇹🇭
Very nice work! I love how you cleaned up the area around the battery box and what you did with the rear swingarm. I hear what you're saying about doing a job, re-doing it and then doing it again. I don't know how many times I've redone my wiring but I have to do it again.😊
Thank you mate, I'm really happy with how the battery box turned out. I did a few cardboard designs and kept testing for fit etc. I had one template made from steel, then the final one made with alterations and powder coated.
That is one beautiful machine - I cannot wait to see the finished article. Gorgeous m8. 😍
Thank you. You and me both, its been a long road to get here.
Nothing bodged on that bike, excellent work and attention to detail!
This bike is going to be amazing…
Big dollars on that bike !! Very nice build.
Omg such a great build!!
Thank you :)
Hi mate, watched this series with great interest. Really like what you did to accommodate the rear tire. Is it possible to replicate this i.e. do you sell any of the parts you've made? Cheers and happy riding
Hi Mate, oh great that you like the series. I don't, they are all one off parts that I had to bribe my engineer with money and plenty of biscuits to do for me.
@@danryan4997 a familiar process 😭. Thanks for responding and ride your machine in the very best of health!
The details on your bike are top notch. Looking at your bike, I feel compelled to go for a brushed finish on my engine, sliders and cast wheels.
It never really stops does it?
Thank you, for me when looking at anything intended to be nice the detail is what makes it for me. Yes the brushed look in my opinion gives it that high quality finish.
Beautiful,attention to detail,hard work,my brother,and myself, are restoring,a xs2 650, 1972,to concours standard,attention to detail is paramount,your bike will look superb,regards,Mike, Derbyshire Mike,Derbyshire
Thank you Mike, much apriciated and I wish you and your brother well with your build.
Nice! Like the details. Is there a build topic on some forum to follow?
Thank you, yes I'm well into the details and enjoy putting them together. Here and their you cand find parts of people's builds but mine is only on YT
Vision+Drive. A steadfast grip on what should be achieved, you were not f#£@g about with the quality end product for sure! Watched them all and only commenting now, should have had more views/subscribers from the XS devotees. I put a stock xs in a 90 gsxr 750 slingshot frame and one hard mount vs rubber mounts was straight forward but head steady required too much thought, too much control then not enough, gas struts or " bumpers" heat expansion and over bracing etc etc = Give up. But in your case-
Excellent 👍 and enjoy your build (it really was yours and you claim the trophy)
Now, rest and repeat! Best wishes
Thank you very much. And I'm glad you have been following the build. I'm just currently sculptureing the seat foam and will hopefully have another vid soon.
I'll go over the build again soon and look forward to future stuff. Thanks for response 👍
Again nice work. I seem to remember reading that these engines tend to develop cracks in the bottom end above a certain HP. I don't recall what that number is. You may want to research this. You've put in too much work to have it wrecked by having " Too much" fun.
Hi Ed, I did lots of research on these motors before starting the build and they are very bullet proof with many sidecar racers taking these to 880cc and higher BHP. My 744 will vibrate much less also than a stock engine as its rephased.
I may have missed it but...what size sprockets are you using? Did you vary from stock? 18t front?
Funny you should say, just re looking at that now. I'm running 17 32 but will be buying an 18 to run 18 32