ratranger

I'm probably going to start withthe rear plates, it looks like I'll be able to go from the CB mounts to the web the swingarm mounts on...

I don't think it'll be a concern unless I go significantly smaller on the sprockets. The swingarm is sitting where the shocks would be...

Engine location is set, so next is fabricating mounts.

Engine roughly in place. I made spacers to take up the cylinder height so that I could have the head on while keeping weight down...

Hub is on the axle with custom right side spacer. And front sprocket has been narrowed for 520 chain. I'm not worried about cutting...

I've read about the importance of bracing the headstock. I've seen a few different methods, and I'll decide which way to go once the...

Yep, and I don't use credit to get parts faster. Until I can pay cash for a part, it has to wait. Really makes you think twice before...

Finished the rear axle. It has the internal spacer as part of it so that it will stay in the wheel.

Cost really depends on what a bike needs and how deep you are going. Running, good condition probably won't cost much. Basketcase...

Should be fun, but compared to the XS some of the CB parts are spendy. The timing and primary chains, bearings, etc. Pistons aren't...

I think the motor will be an easy fit once I remove the middle mount tab from the frame.

That's better, not spotless but clean enough to work with.

Cases split, next step is to clean them in the parts washer, then vapor blast.

So far the engine is looking decent inside. Cylinders are in spec, but will need to go 1-2 sizes over to get rid of all the staining...

So new to this forum, but have been on XS650 and dotheton for years. Recently finished my XS650 tracker and getting parts to start my...