blonkans build thread

Hey.

Thought i would start my own thread since i've been lurking for a while. I take pictures of my build anyways as i go along so why not share them.

We're talking about another one of those xs650s. This is going to be a motorcycle. Simple as that, haha. A motorcycle with a hardtail and simple yet effective solutions. I like them narrow looking bikes, so it'll be something towards that direction. It's a budget build, but still almost all my funds go towards the bike.

It also got a little brother, xs400 which is getting upgraded from last season. but main focus is on the "big bike".

Here are some pics to get this thread started.
The hardtail was done by calles chopperdelar in sweden using the stock frame.







not sure about the rear fender, i like the fat bob fender, the way it sits up. But i would like a sissybar, and that would probably look ridiculous. both are the wrong radius, but i plan on fixing that when i've decided. any input?

also made some distances for my forks to lower them.




the engraving was done because i need to practice, the first turned out ok. the second not ok, but i'll let it sit.

more pics on the way soon.

stay cool.

if you dont want the fat bob fender you can send it my way!
looking great so far keep it up!

Lookin' snappin'!! Wanna second look at my custom fit fatboy rear fender? Just stop by..

I've never really been a fan of the fat bob fenders. Did you have a rear wheel installed when you welded the hardtail up?

Originally Posted by DarkEgo06

if you dont want the fat bob fender you can send it my way!
looking great so far keep it up!

haha, we'll see what happens

Originally Posted by Stabler

Lookin' snappin'!! Wanna second look at my custom fit fatboy rear fender? Just stop by..

Will do that, just need to find an opening in my schedule when i have a car.
leaning towards the fat bob, it's been one of the original ideas from the start, and if I don't like it after a while i know that a flat fender looks ok.

Originally Posted by Pendulum

I've never really been a fan of the fat bob fenders. Did you have a rear wheel installed when you welded the hardtail up?

I like them when they are bobbed, this is the pic that got me hooked and the look i'm going for:


I didn't do the hardtail, so no. no rear wheel installed.
Why did you ask? curios.

Alrighty! Let me know.

Originally Posted by hajpojken

I like them when they are bobbed, this is the pic that got me hooked and the look i'm going for:


I didn't do the hardtail, so no. no rear wheel installed.
Why did you ask? curios.

Still not a big fan, but it's a lot better

I asked about the hardtail because a friend just did his on his XS and says it's crooked. He thinks it's because of the metal expanding and him not having a wheel installed. I think it's because he's not that great of a welder, but I don't know jack about frame building.

Great start! I like the lines of the tail. Look forward to see more!

Yesterday I shaved my legs.
They still need polishing, but look ok.






i also started on making my seat mount-mount.
there is a hole in it, so I can weld the hinge-holder from the bottom.

You missed a couple tabs on that one fork leg...

Originally Posted by livingdeadmc

You missed a couple tabs on that one fork leg...

ahhah, same thing happened when i did mine. fucking weird.

good thing i missed them tho. i ended up needing them.

I hope I never need mine lol

Originally Posted by livingdeadmc

You missed a couple tabs on that one fork leg...

Originally Posted by cros36

ahhah, same thing happened when i did mine. fucking weird.

good thing i missed them tho. i ended up needing them.

Haha, yea. sometimes you miss a few details. Sure no one will notice.

Looking good there! Shaving legs is a bitch but well worth it. Where did you get that seat mount of yours?

Originally Posted by Stabler

Looking good there! Shaving legs is a bitch but well worth it. Where did you get that seat mount of yours?

It sure is, I need to remember the face mask the next time around though...

The seat-mount is a biltwell, bought it from lowbrow. http://tinyurl.com/6r8yyp8

reassembled my carbs tonight.


had some catching up to do on the reading as well. haha.

I hear ya on the face mask. Heh..

Just got some trays from ikea(!), they are 38cm across, around 2cm short from perfect, but no gap. So im going to run them as wheel covers. Painting the outer part of the mag wheel black, so they pop a little bit more.


I also made my break pedal a little longer.



Still polishing them fork legs, next up is welding some tabs to the frame so I can mount my gas tank and seat. Its damn cold, my work space is not heated so im standing in 7 layers of clothing with -2 celsius screaming from the thermostat. But its getting warmer by the day now.

Can't wait to see some more progress, I like the way it's going so far.

been busy with my other bike for a while (xs400). the 650 is waiting for its little brother to be finished, which should be this weekend.

here is a preview of the little guy: