front brakes
The front brakes are ready for new pistons and sealings (after the saw dust on everything is removed of course …).
playing with ergonomics
Finding the right ergonomics can be quite tricky, I figured out. The purpose of the whole thing I’m doing here, is not to create a bike that just looks good in a showroom or on photos. I gonna ride this thing.
front calibers ready for painting
Looks pretty much like I’ve finished all the super dirty jobs, with the preparation of the front calibers. It’s very satisfying to see almost 40 years old doggy components in a new shine.
Valve compressor
So far I’ve only written about home or shop made tools. I really like the idea to use tools to create tools. Gives me somehow the feeling of independence and freedom. Anyway, now I’d like to write about a tool
xs750 engine – part 4
The engine is back in the frame and the pistons and the cylinder of the 78 engine are mounted. Still got some work to do on the cylinder head. I had some trouble with two exhaust valves. I guess they are not
Xs750 – rear end is almost completed
Finally I am becoming the feeling that there might be light at the end of the tunnel. Slowly everything is getting there. The rear brakes are waiting for brake fluid now. Then I got to do the front brakes. One
Shortwave
doing small steps with the xs
but at least in the right direction
XS750 – engine is back in
at least most of it
biscuit joining with a router – video
Here’s a short video, showing the modified router in action.