kdotlowe Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 So cleaning/polishing spokes is probably the worst job ever. Makes me wish I had mag wheels. Anyhow, wheels are nearly both on. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kdotlowe Posted January 30, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2018 Almost ready to come down from the stand. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Haven't done much other than dropping my seat off here.... Greg gave me whirl on his FR50 and Gyro which was the first time I've ever ridden a scooter. All I know now, is that I need one in my life, or a rowdy 2 stroke at the very least. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Wee little order from 4into1 for all those tiny annoying bits and pieces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky_t Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 That bike is looking so damn sweet. Keen to see the finished product! Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Really starting to look awesome! You have nailed the lines on that bike. It could be made of pure gold and still look like shit if the lines are wrong...but you've got it looking just right! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 12:55, Kimjon said: Really starting to look awesome! You have nailed the lines on that bike. It could be made of pure gold and still look like shit if the lines are wrong...but you've got it looking just right! Cheers man! Can't wait to have the seat on to finish it off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Build's on a bit of a hiatus as I fix the mess that is the top end on the XL250. Prior to me cooking it, a friend took some photos of the bike in studio which look amazing! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 So I skived off again back to Vietnam to do some more motorcycle riding hence the lack of progress. Here's a video if you're interested. Truly spectacular place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUqzvXVK6vw Now that I'm back, and in post-holiday depression. I've started attacking the filters. Burning out all the epoxy and paper filter material to be replaced with foam. This is a temporary fix until I can find myself some NOS items. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Finally have some time off work to get stuck into the bike. Painted the air filter enclosures, bent up some new wire mesh and purchased some air filter foam. Will reassemble once everything is dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Air filters all finished. Hopefully they breathe the same or similar to the originals. We'll find out soon enough. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Hot off the press. Greg has sent me a pic of how the seat's looking. I'll install it this weekend, along with the exhaust and I should have a cosmetically complete bike. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 So Greg did an incredible job on the seat. Fits perfect, looks great and has me super excited! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Spent ages trying to find a good looking tail light - ended up going with a $5 one from AliExpress haha. Back off the stand and had my first sit on the bike with the new seat. I'm short, and never thought I'd ride a bike with my legs hunched up and at a height where I can flat foot it - still, it's super comfy and should be a fun zippy bike around town. Next up is finding some indicators that are tiny yet look period correct. Will mock up the exhaust this week. Still deciding whether to run open pipes for maximum rowdiness or fit some sort of silencer. After that it's gauges, side covers, control cables, switches and wiring - then I'll be done! I really wanted the bike to take styling from the likes of a BSA Goldstar and I'm super stoked I've pulled this off. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kdotlowe Posted July 25, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2018 My whole body is itchy from wrapping the exhaust with heat wrap. Did a rough test fit and decided that I'll probably try find some chrome tips to finish it off. Mo approves. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Few more parts arrived from 4into1. Trying to get the controls fitting nicely. Normally the bike would have the switches and lever perches in one unit. Going custom and having seperate levers/switches means I'm running out of space on the bars. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Wow it's been a while. Purchased most of the parts I need to finish this thing off. New cables & switches on their way. Installed a speedometer today. Decided to flag having a tacho as I don't really need it and I like the look of having a single centred gauge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Yeah ive always been the same with just having a speedo. Where is your one from and what Diameter ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdotlowe Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, Chris.QCR said: Yeah ive always been the same with just having a speedo. Where is your one from and what Diameter ? It's 60mm in diameter. I bought it from China through Taobao using an agent (I purchase a lot of random things from there). Cost me a whopping $12.86. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kseries.rookie Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I can relate so hard with so much haha.. Polishing spoke wheels - I gave up and painted black Itchy body from wrap - I had to throw out the clothes I wore to wrap my exhaust the first time. Second time I did it wet and used welding gloves and wore a long sleeve haha. Good read man, i'm looking forward to seeing the final result. That tank looks lush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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