Golden Spike

my friend David Newkirk shot some photos of my XS650 chopper before i take it down to the Born Free show in LA later this week. these are just a few, there will be more to come.

i came up with a name for it a few weeks ago while assembling it.
Golden Spike

thanks!
-Greg

XS engine cover

I cut this engine cover a little bit, I didn't like how it had a different angle than the electrical box, so I trimmed it back, I'm pretty happy with the results.

Also, I'm trying polishing (kinda) for the first time. The engine cover was pretty oxidized before, I hit it with some 220 grit, then brown polishing compound.
It's nowhere close to mirror finish, but it's cleaned up, I don't want it too shiny.

Nickel plated

I got the XS bits back from the plater today. I decided on nickel, rather than chrome. I figured it'd complement the brass nicely.

Escalante

Tins painted

I had Old School Helmets paint my tins. It looks good! I can wait to see this stuff on my XS!

Good beginning of the week, and summer

The last couple days have been rad. Moto Monday was last night, there were definitely some cool bikes there.

I got some parts from The Factory Metal Works for the triumph chopper, so I got it running and took it around the block, I've still gotta get a proper rear tire and fender. Then I'll look more balanced.

Triumph

The chopping is coming along got a unity headlight, but I need a 12v bulb for it. Got a rad taillight from Troy fab as well. More progress on this soon