1979 XS650 Hard Tail Project



Original Craig's List picture



As Purchased



TC Brothers Hard Tail





Disassembly



Old frame cut and hard tail rolled in placed



Hard tail tacked in place. Crossbar and  long bolts as "legs" to level the frame.



Working on final welds












Rear brake reaction link and starting to mock up the harness



6 inch risers, drag bars, headlamp and mounts



Original tank on to make it run.





















Pipes straightened out and wrapped. Ignition moved to the left side to free up the right for the clutch. Rear fender cut off and struts reworked. Sparto tail light with mini turn signals.


Finished