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XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
So, not that I was worried or anything... But, the Bobber has been torn apart for over a year and a half. So, I was pretty surprised that it fired up on the second or third kick. Starts off the remote control starter after it's been warmed up a bit, too. How cool is that...

I setup a Blog to track the progress. I won't keep bringing it up here repeatedly since it's not everybody's cup-o-tea. And, well. It's not a Road Star...

But, the website should be easy enough to remember. Stop by and check it out once in a while. And, if you see me going in the wrong direction, let me know before I make a fool of myself...

http://www.TampaSVT.com






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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
NICE !!!
 
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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Rich it's really lookin good That will be a blast to ride.

Put your site in my favorites file.
 
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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Very nice work so far tampa. Im very impressed with the battery box set up you have there B ) would that happen to be a hobby box from radio shack?
 
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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I like it!!

At first glance, I thought drag bars. But then again, with apes it would look so cleanly old school.

Great job, Rich.
 
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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Thanks, guys.

smokescreens wrote:
Very nice work so far tampa. Im very impressed with the battery box set up you have there B ) would that happen to be a hobby box from radio shack?

Yep. You've got a sharp eye. There's nothing that'll run hot inside of it, so I kept it simple.


Fireman:
I'm still debating on the type of bars I want to run on it. I've got dragbars coming tomorrow or Monday. If I don't fall in love with them, I'm probably going with apes as a second choice this time.


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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Seriously diggin it Rich. I'd love a project like that myself and the xs650 twin is the perfect motor for the setup. I really like vintage look rubber and amber headlight. It's touches like that make all the difference. I didn't read all the comments on your site, you going to paint it or go with polished tins? FWIW- The clean look works on that bike.

I'll be checking in on your progress. Nice work. Keep it up!

P.S. You ought to include a link to that site in your sig too. Just a thought.
 
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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Something like this might be cool..

 
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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Dude, super cool!
 
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Re:XS650 Bobber Update - It Lives... 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I like it. and if you want to post it here go ahead
 
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