New here Just saying hello!!

Just picked up my new toy. Can't wait to see the final project.
got this 1980 XJ650 seat was missing other than that everything seems to be here. I


I always wanted a bobber so this will make me a great fun ride. I am new to working on my own bike game.. so GOD help me ill do my best.

Motor runs good but it idles really high. i think my to do list will be like this in no particular order

1-take it all apart clean it
2-check valves
3-compression test
4- replace all-spark plugs
5- something else
6- something else
7- cut the back end
8 make new seat
9- replace handle bars with drag bars
10- replace tires.
11- replace breaks.
here is my progress so far hard to take a bike apart with a 2 yo son running around.. any help would be highly appreciated..

 

Welcome. Looks like the bike is in decent shape- should be a fun project. Keep us updated!

 

Thank you. And I'll sure will keep updating ..