HONDA SLR650 STREET TRACKER PROJECT

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Yours? I don't think we ever got that bike over here.

 

You got it as the XR650
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/267/1/Motorcycle-Video-Gallery/Honda-XR650R-Videos.aspx

 

Comp' at 60 psi, should be 90, new rings at least, got the new tank CG 125, wheels to be re-spoked with polished SS, new oversize tires, to be Continental Twin Duro, Front 120x90x19- Rear 140x80x17, will fit a K&N pod & enlarge the main to 180 & lift the needle 1mm. Rear part of the frame has to be cut away & rebuilt, suspension stays as is.

 

did you ride it yet?

 

I have & I actually like it as it is. ;o(

 

New CG tank laid in place, shouldn't need to much fettling.

 

The second gear is awesome, 1.750:1, has a great range.

 

The first cut is the deepest.

 

Mock up.

 

your dog looks mad that he wasn't invited to the photo shoot

 

Nah, he's just feeling remorseful for taking a chunk out of a fat Labrador.

 

Laminating seat base-tail fairing-side panel template.

 

Rear light & plate carrier-in-line fuel tap-side panel brackets.

 

Awesome! Looks like a ton of fabbing is on your plate

 

Battery carrier, mount for fuse board, starter relay, igniter & reg/rec.

 

Hinged side panels.

 

Wheels stripped for re-lacing with polished stainless steel spokes.

 

i believe i see a Eastwing 16oz rip hammer there. leather grip? 30 years old?
I saw a guy lace a wheel on TV once, he looked a little crazy. So be careful

 

There was this show on tv once, where an average guy was brought in to Exile Cycles and given 30 days to build a custom bike from scratch, If they got it done in the time limit, they could keep the bike. Almost everybody got screwed lacing the wheels! Apparently it's a pretty tough thing to do! Maybe it's just cuz I had a BMX in the '80s, but I always liked Mag wheels! Yay! I finally like the easy way!

 

Rule #1, take pictures before you cut the spokes out. Members may remember I rebuilt the wheels on the '78 XS 650.

 

Reconfigured right step and brake.

 

hot plastic reservoir ? heat shield ?

 

It's further away from the pipes than the picture than the picture makes it appear, the bracket is also cranked outwards.
I feel privileged to have someone of your calibre monitoring progress.

 

it's a lot easier to ask questions than it is to do it. Now get back to work

 

Refurbed' Hagon.

 

That is a pretty part. I like the aluminum bit at the bottom...

 

Well, you have to give it some attention as it is probably half the value of the bike.

 

Swing arm, new foot on kick stand, starter refurbished.

 

frame finished.

 

Cleeeeaaannnn

 

Reunited.

 

I see you are using Reticel rigid insulation in your walls. Smart choice, that is a top notch insulation product.

Bike looks like it is coming along nicely, too. I rofl'd at the Hagon comment, sad when something like that is almost the entire value of the machine.

 

Swing arm & cushion.

 

Looking goood.

 

Dominator skid plate & fork boots.

 

Woot! That is a long way from where you started! She won't even be able to recognize herself! Looks awesome.

 

Re lacing with S/S

 

Lookin' really good. Should be an awesome bike. Keep us updated, wizard.

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Yeh, no problem.

 

K&N angled pod filter fitted, main jet up 2 slow jet up 1 & needle raised 1mm.

 

Looking good can't wait to see the bike complete.

 

Progress.

 

Looking awesome wizard!

 

C/W exhausts & brakes.

 

You do seriously good work wiz.
Great looking bike.

 

Finished.

 

Nice!

 

birds will nest in those exhaust cans!
I like that do-dad over the headlight

 

Oh! The fun you'll have! Looks like a wheelie machine! Hooligans beware. There's a new king in town!