it’s rolling – finally a rolling chassis
Finally I got a rolling chassis. Almost like a motorcycle – just without engine!
inlet trumpets or k&n?
I’m not exactly sure if I should go for K&N filters or inlet trumpets. The filters keeps the dirt away. But the turbulences they are producing are not exactly what I’m looking for. At the moment I tent more towards the
wheels and fork – powder coated and new bearings
finally I finished the wheels and almost the fork. New bearings and seals in both rims. Cause I don’t own the fancy tool for that I used a punch and a hammer for both – getting the old bearings out of
new bearings for the rims
After hammering for an hour (at least it felt like that) the bearings for front wheel are in. I always start way to gently when doing things like that…
rims and fork powder coated
This morning I picked up the rims and parts of the fork from the powder coater. I’m quite pleased with the result! Now there is more then enough work waiting for me. Once the fork is assembled and the rubber
new tires – Metzeler Sportec Klassik
A set of shiny new Metzeler Sportec Klassik tires just arrived. I like the design – it reminds me of the Metzelers I used to ride on my beloved TZR250 back in the early 90th. Still waiting for the rims and
xs750 engine – part 1
As I bought two bikes, I got two engines to choose of. One bike was built in 1977 and one in 1978. The plan is in the end to have one running engine and a some spare parts. The 77 engine
xs750 thread on the frame
One of the threads of the mounts of the rear suspension was badly damaged. There was just not enough material left to fix it. Because there is not really a big load on the screw – it just prevents the
xs750 seat – part 2
The next step as the upholstery work. It was the first time for me to do something like this. Luckily there are a few quite helpful videos on youtube. An other plus is the fact that I’ve used a sewing machine before
xs750 seat – part 1
The seat is so far the only real custom build part of the bike. I made it last year when I was for work in Germany. With the Photoshop render I did, and a very rough model which represents the