Chuck everything

So figure we need what? The engine, engine mounts, tank, hubs and frame, hmmmmm anything else. Nope.
Wait, maybe that goofy front brake disc, skinny little fork and weak trees with the maybe cool, haven't decided yet, leather damper with big tension knob.

The rest of the stuff Cody and I took off looks like worthless crap. Chuck it all.

Second thought maybe keep the headers, might need the flanges or something.

Won't need so much, bars, controls, new carbs, saw those on MikesXS, only couple hundred bucks for some mikunis. Seat, shocks, wheels, still not much to get it going again.

Couple of other parts. Better get on Ebay and see what we can find.

Start with one...

Lay in bed Sunday morning. Convince self (and Tracy), that I (we) can afford the time and money to build a fun, cheap, cool little bike.
Do little to no actual research other than maybe one or two Google image searches.
Ask Frank to find me a slightly used XS650. He calls back in short order with a number for Paul.

$200.00, sight unseen, seems like a fair price for an "almost complete, no papers XS from some year or another", bike.


Convince 9 year old son to get up and go with me to pick up our new bike.

Cody, almost ready to ride. Have to find a spot for some passenger pegs :)

Start by removing all broken, rusted or unnecessary parts... or just remove all of them.