Xj650 Rat Bob update

r u talking like just making solid struts instead of cutting and modifying the frame?

 

Tensor Bike looks sick man just got my exhaust back getting ready to wrap them hopefully tomorrow will post pics soon

 

how did you do that tank

 

Assuming this is towards my prev q.
I'm talking about modifying the frame(although struts would be the same story),
"normally" (what's normal :? ) the upper rails(and lower rails) will go to an axle plate. In this case the upper rails runs to the shock mount. This is just a fairly small strut/bolt, which might be fine when the shocks compress to take the impact. Now however that strut will carry all the impact. Not too sure if that will actually hold up.
I've seen it done a number of times but I still can't stop poundering about it :roll:

 

I have solid struts on my bobber, that are mounted where the factory springs are, and I've been riding it like that hardtailed. and I weigh 360 lbs. so Im sure if it hold me it will hold you!

 

i drew the line i wanted with a permanent marker and just beat it in with a hammer i spent about 2 hours taking my time to get the lines right the reason i did it is i figured if i screw this tank up il get a peanut tank so i wouldn't attempt if you don't have a backup plan but its pretty sweet i must say you dont see it done a whole lot anymore

 

going to get the tank bondo done and all the paint this weekend also will make a battery box and fender struts out of chain watch for the pics its gonna be saweet!

 

tanks done too but my neighbor is painting one of my tattoos and some pin stripping on it

 

Nice job on the sissybar and fender, can't wait to see the tank.

 

I made the same sissybar for mine, then after i got it on the bike and looked at it awhile I changed my mind and scrapped it. But looks good it should looks good with the dished tank!

 

yeah welding every sing link was kind of a pain because i held it straight myself and welded at the same time talk about inovation

 

haha I rigged mine up to hold itself. I found the middle link that I wanted on top, hooked a coat hanger to it, then hooked that to a string that I tied to a rafter in the garage and pulled it up tight and tied it up there to hold the chain in place so I could weld it. my dad came home saw what I was doing and goes WTF are you doing, i said its my homemade device he laughed and said INGENIOUS!

 

ha ha nice i would have done something like that if i had a garage i do everything in my driveway or on my little porch

 

nice bro. real bike building then. sweet man. keep the pics coming

 

looks great. Can't wait to see the tank done and back on there.

 

any one know how or where to go to get my wiring done i have most of the connectors from the stock wiring harness but its in pieces i have no clue what to do its my las hurdle before the bike is done any help would be greatly appreciated

 

if you can help at all please call or text me at 509-948-1637 im in eastern wa in the tri cities not sure if theres anyone close but it sure would be sweet

 

looks friggin awsome. what size rear tire is that?