This just got EXPENSIVE [XS650 chopper build series part 3]
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2024
- This just got EXPENSIVE [XS650 chopper build series part 3]
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TC Bros XS650 Carburetors www.tcbroschopp...
28 minute long vlog... who do you think you are the TV?! I guess I could have separated this into two different vlogs but I felt like neither one really stood on its own so I combined them. Much love to anyone who actually makes it through the whole thing. More vlogs coming on the Yamaha XS650 chopper build so stay tuned and subscribe for more!
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Shadetree surgeon, I watched this series years ago when you first released it. But now I have bought a 78' XS650 to build my own chopper. I'm re-watching your series now. Thanks for you contribution bro, I appreciate it so much!
badass certified shiny things... five out of five stickers for you brother !
STOP USING SANDPAPER unless there are serious flaws in the surface. Also the wheels must be kept clean after each time you buff(remove old compound with a buffing wheel rake). Each time you change compounds you get lighter on the wheel, your last compound buff should be done very lightly and the final on a ultra soft wheel with no rouge ...I do this all the time and that`s what works for me. I get a chrome like finish
+RAIDER69 thanks for the tips man! I didn't even know what a buffing wheel rake was haha.. now to go get one of those!
shadetree surgeon just use a flathead screwdriver against the pad while its spinning... and center the pad on the arbor.
Yeah you can use a flathead but it won`t work nearly as well as a rake, plus rakes are cheap enough(about $15). Right tool for the job makes things so much easier...A rake fluffs the wheel while removing the old rouge. It`s the most important stage in buffing to a mirror shine. If you don`t want to buy a rake and have a old 4" hole saw laying around it will do a better job then a screw driver...this is just my opinion and what has worked for me for 30+ years...your results may differ.
Also bare in mind that using a sisal stitched mop for aluminium is to much as the metal is like butter under friction/heat, just a nice calico or moulton mop then a soft swans down mop after would be perfect mirror finish. It's jerky because the swansdown mop after a sisal is not graded down correctly. Like going from a P240 linish belt to a P800 linish belt, it just masks the tougher process. 👍🏻
DAMN! Thanks for the support on those motor mounts! I appreciate it....
Absolutely! Thanks for making a great product 👌🏻
XS650 is and always will be my fav. On my 5th build,which was my first bike I ever owned. 1978 xs650 bobber build. Going all out on it.
Wow I love your channel just came across it tonight I started building my 1987 exit 650 special probably eight years ago before I got married did the whole family thing didn’t work out getting divorced and now I think it’s time for me to get back into the garage and do what I love the best I’m a welder by trade in a metal fabricator your channel has inspired me to start working on my project again
there's something v so therapeutic about polishing metal!
Building an xs650 now. Have to say love how you are honest when u dont know for sure what you are doing. This is my first build and you learn along the way, best part. I have 16 years of metal fabrication experience but the bike still makes me think. Spending the time on the little things is what takes it to the next level. Keep doing what u do man thank you. Subscribed
I liked the shoutout for free parts, these companies need to realize your video is more important for sales than their entire marketing teams budget.
Looks pretty good for being painted and off an older bike. You cleaned it up well.
You are doing fine with the polishing! Anything cast aluminum isn't ever going to get to that mirror shine. The sanding with fine grit sandpaper will definitely help, but your using the buffer correctly. I would recommend using Mothers Billet Aluminum Polish to hand polish after buffing. It's more expensive but you will notice the difference. It's way better than the standard mothers aluminum polish. Try polishing something machined from billet and you will see the difference, you can make billet aluminum shine easy. In my bikes I powdercoat anything cast aluminum because it's just not worth trying to make it shiny.
I am proud of my self for making it through 27 minutes of this video, when I should need working on homework. Thank you for making a good video that kept my attention and was well put together.
+Roadtoad rivara what a trooper! Thanks for shirking your homework man... ;)
I know this was a while ago, but the biggest tip I can give you (I’m a custom knife maker) is to make 1000% sure that you entirely remove the lower grits scratches/scratch pattern before moving up a grit. The best way to be sure your doing that is to alternate sanding directions by 90 degrees, any scratch in the opposite direction needs to go before moving up. The progression itself is much less important. Good luck!
Great job! I don't do patience well either. I just closed myself in the garage for 3 months straight after work every day till I was done. Keep it up man it's all about the experience
Dude I'm seriously digging this series of videos. As someone who has aspirations of trying to do something like this soon this is definitely a worthwhile look at the process for beginners. Thank you sir and godspeed
What can I say sir I love the stuff you and triumph girl do I'm new to this but it's bin a blast I'm just blown away with the effort and detail you put in to the video thank you again sir I look forward to more...keep it fun keep riding....
Dude your on the right path an you will get better with experience. I have the exact same setup an use it all the time. I will tell you I've gotten a higher shine using a angle grinder equipped with a 5in buffing wheel, the bench buffer doesn't have near the rpm's of the grinder so even when you lay on it the grinder is doing twice the speed an that really makes a difference. Plus the manuverability of it is way better. Also I finish with Never Dull, it easily removed polish residue an is less messy than Mother's paste. Hope this helps, good luck an stick with it you'll get better. PEACE!!!
That motor turned out really nice looking man good job
+Roosted Films thanks brother! :)
I really like it..... looks really good. Inspiration to be back to my FB4 project!
I went to vocational school for body work, and I think that it looks pretty good. Seemingly being your first time trying all this, I say great job. And in my opininion, perfectly imperfect is the way a personal job should be. It makes it yours. I look forward to more as always, keep it rocking brother.
That motor looks way better than "OK" to me. I like the look of a polished, but not mirrored, finish on aluminum. I'm working on a XS400 scrambler build myself, so I know what you mean about the money adding up quick. Then if you figure in your time, you better just do it for the love of it. Thanks for the videos.
Your hard work is paying off, The motor is looking great.
That motor looks awesome. I'll eventually catch up with all these videos.
loving this build series, keep on keeping on, just one more step in the marathon. But at the end it will be an amazing experience that can never be replaced
I used this method on a my tank after painting it and some guitars I painted as well and got a solid mirror finish. Not sure how it'll turn out on aluminum but I'm guessing it would work as well. It's a lot of work but I got fantastic results. I used wet dry 600-1200 and micro-mesh in soapy water from 1500-12000. Afterwards I use meguiar's Scratch X 2.0 with a microfiber cloth to get all the fine scratches out. At this stage I used other waxes but since you're doing aluminum I'd say now would be the time to finish with the aluminum polish with a microfiber cloth as well. When using the scratch x I did small circles and worked it in a few times.
That looks good. Bravo on painting the engine. At first i thought that was the factory finish under the black paint.
Hey bro, it's looking good. I've done my share of polishing. The devils lettuce helps thru the monotony. Green scotch bright cookie on an angle die grinder will speed up the first part. The rpm and finesse makes a difference. I always use the Mothers polish first. Sometimes that's all you need. Quality of the aluminum will effect the outcome. Try NOXON metal polish or WORLD'S EASIEST METAL POLISH BY SATIN GLOSS. Satin Gloss I don't think you can get in stores but they have a facebook page. I bought a bottle at a swap meet. Satin Gloss works best on finished product on a chemical level rather than rubbing. I seem to always use Mothers the most. High speed soft pad and not burning the polish in will always give a nice finish. Doing the work is the only way to learn what works best and you're doing it nicely. In the end the satisfaction of doing it yourself overrides the labor involved. Rock on!
Another polish to try is called Barkeeper's Friend originally made to polish brass. Try putting a thin layer of Fluid Film spray from Lowes on it to prevent oxidation, also good for chains and to prevent steel frame rust. Dupont Chainsaver spray from Walmart is good for the top of fork seals, and a thin layer on headlights and turn signals during the day makes dead bugs come off much easier- just wipe it off before riding at night. Also look up the Seal Mate tool that you can make yourself with a piece of plastic milk jug.
Might try some Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish. Works great on several types of metals. I use it to polish custom knives that I make.
i enjoyed this video a lot. i have a 1980 GS550 bobber that was sitting for a while before the previous owner bought it, so i need to polish the aluminum casings
+The Blue Disco Nova nice! I put my final technique in here towards the end... not sure it'll work for everybody but it at least got my stuff looking halfway decent
I'm a big fan of eagle one never dull. Works really well for polishing gun bolts and mustang parts, so I'm sure it would definitely work for you as well.
in my experiences with polishing aluminum is to use 600,800,1000,1200 because by going in that order not only are you mechanically polishing the metal but you are filling in the crates left behind, so when it comes time for the final polishing stages, the end result will be perfect
Now that you have the right tools you can polish your knob at home LoL
Watching this at the end of the build is fun because i know that you are going to be polishing the fork sliders from rough cast to mirror
You're right about tools; they don't count because you keep them if you sell the bike. I got an Ironhead but my last Imperial bike was back in the nineties so I needed new spanners, sockets, hex keys and a ridiculous hydraulic ramp for the thing to go up and down on if I so much as want to oil the chain.
Dude... looks like its going to be an awesome bike! Once I finish my cb750 chopper (hopefully tomorrow) I am looking to get into an xs650 and making it a 750 chopper! Thanks for the insight, can't wait for the final product.
+Zebulan Zillion hell yeah man! I'm hoping we don't fuck it up 😆
Congrats on the cert's, can't wait to see the beast when she's done...
Engine looks mint, Josh. Well worth the effort. I'm grateful for you covering the costs properly. No one does that, and you need to know that shit, right? I've never done a build and always have fancied the idea. But then I think of how relatively little time I get to ride anyway, and I know what I'd rather be doing. Then again if I spent half the time wrenching that I spend on Instagram and you tube I probably could have built three choppers by now. Arrgh, that's a painful realisation!!
dude I got an orbital sander and that thing will make quick work of polishing for the initial bit! It was 10 bucks at a garage sale GET YOU ONE, DUDE!
it gets better, as your polishing cloths gets worn in, the hair gets significantly less. When I was making shoes and we were using the buffing wheels to get the mirror shine on the shoes, after about 2 months of changing to a new wheel, things got clean.
also, you'll personally get a hang of what you need to do. Basics look good. Youll start to realise how long you want to leave it touching the wheel, how consistent with the pressure you're applying to the wheel, how fast you shift from point to point etc. it takes awhile, but dont get discouraged, you're doing good man!
+Jake Goh I've come to realize it truly is an art form... there doesn't seem to be one "right way" to do it like you said. Just dedication and practice... thanks brother :)
Looks 10 times better than it did black. Nice work!
Man you did a bang tidy job 👍👍 your a mental man on a mental journey keep on rolling man it looks good. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks shadetree really enjoy your channel
Congrats on the awards josh, the new carbs will be a well justified spend😉 and all the time + effort on polishing is making it look good, well done m8😎
All in all I'd say that motor looks pretty good. Just a quick note for future builds. in my experience you can go straight to the red rouge on the hard wheel for results about like what you ended up with on aluminum. Like others have said you only need to go more aggressive than the red rouge if there are obvious scratches/gouges in the surface.
You've done a great job on this motorcycle.
No joke, you need to stop dogging yourself. You're doing great! seeing that engine all clean, painted and polished makes me so happy lol. I love seeing clean engines. Can't wait for the finished product!
After you slide your Buffing wheel on you are putting the collet or washer on backwards. The indention is to go inside of the polishing wheel and center it. Kick ass videos keep up the good work
Getting better and better man, I'm digging this build I've always wanted to do an xs so it's a good heads up
Looks pretty good to me, a well cared for older motorcycle always looks better than a new factory finish in my opinion. I think you did a damned good job.
Use a sanding pad with your sand paper too when you use your fingers the pressure your using constantly changes. And will show up as a cloudy finish
I don't know that I'd use sandpaper, which may be why it never came up to a mirror finish. But it still looks really nice and you are getting some great learning experience out of it. Next time, you might consider trying the aluminum foil method and see how that works for you. Cheers!
One trick I use when using polishing compounds, is spaying a little water on the part I'm polishing...just a little. It works for me when polishing my cues.
Mothers' Billet Polish after the aluminum polish takes it up another step. The problem with polished aluminum is the maintenance after wards. It sure is looking good brother! Keeping it weird here in Illinois. As if it takes any effort on my part !!
Man, I knew you were good, but I never realised you were Ichiban good!...My bad.
Proud to be a Patreon. Love ya Shadetree can't wait to see the bike finished. 🤘🏻
God bless you with all that hard work. I hope your engine looks like a Swiss watch when you are done. Me I'm lazy I would rattle can that thing black if it were me or maybe send the engine out to be powder coated. Hell, you can even powder coat something with a chrome finish. I guess in the end there is nothing like a nice mirror finish buffed shine.
Ayyo, I am diggin this cheer build. I own a '73 TX650 and am very much enjoying this build. Anyway, my previous owner did some dumb shit too and I had to fix it. Once I saw the carbs from your PO, I rolled my eyes. Anyway, if you want parts to trade hit me up. I have some straight pipes, seat, other bobber/chopper things. I did the opposite and turned it into a cafe racer from the original state of bobber.
Great job man! I love you were so elegantly draped in polishing wheel fibers afterward. Should of just worn it to the Shame!
Do yourself a favor. Put a bushing in the polishing wheels so they run true. Someone already told you about sandpaper. And the rake. AND wear a mask.
Next time you need parts, give Ichiban Moto a call. I hear he gets parts. I love those certificates. 5 out of 5 badass stickers for getting those.
Hot damn that engine is looking real good.
$17 for a whiteboard? No wonder you blew your budget!
good video thanks for sharing your time experiences and videos with us looking forward to seeing more.
+spacystacy51 of course! Thank YOU for supporting the channel and helping me do this stuff :)
shadetree surgeon y'all's should stop by sometime I'm in Clearwater Largo area. meet up sometime.
Youve inspired me to rebuild the 1977 yamaha 650 my parents rode when they were dating and i inherited!
Best polishing method I've found for aluminium is eagle one acid wash and aluminum polish with a buffing cone.
Best polish for chrome is quad zero steel wool.
Congrats dude. So proud of you. Bro keep on keepin on.
+jeremy england thanks man! I'm gonna do my best to not fuck this thing up :)
Messing up is part of the learning process. So its ok to f up things. You will do great
It's clean man as long as you like it bro
That bike is going to look sick when it's done man. Already looking 1000x better than it did when you got it.
+tom_m14 thanks my brother... I hate that I had to paint the engine but I'm still pretty happy with the looks of it. :)
Oh I didn't even notice! I was thinking that it looked like it was straight from the factory at the end when you did that panning shot of it.
+tom_m14 that's definitely what I was going for when I painted it, so I guess that's a good thing! Haha
nice job man, inspiring me to look at doing this on my next bike/project. currently in the market for a vulcan 900 custom
project is coming along nicely. can't wait to see it finished.
I have about 10 of those TC Bros koozies. I love that company. stand up dudes over there.
relaxing to watch, looks good
nice job man , lookin good and i think the effort was worth it for sure. YOU did that..Cheers
+Just Tex thanks my man, it was a lot of work but I'm cautiously allowing myself to be proud of it LOL
haha . Be proud sir . perfect is not achievable..... without years of knowledge and practice. Cheers
I bought a 1979 gs400 for $350 AUS and spent another like $4,000 to do an almost full ground up resto on it. And that wasn't even going taking it back to stock that was just getting what ever parts that I need and I could get cheap from ebay or other sources.
So I can already feel your pain. These sort of builds can turn into money pits really quickly.
The secret too polishing aluminum is powdered sugar. That's what psi supercharger uses. Also the plating process has a ton to do with the materials ability too take a polish.
you should be using the smoothest sandpaper you can get and use that before your polishing and then spend alot of time on the polishing mirror finish requires hours of work
Shadetree -- spare a thought about us fella's who live at the bottom of the earth (New Zealand) and have XS's and need to buy parts from all over the world, convert our Kiwi dollars to other currency and then pay shipping and once it's in NZ you pay tax on that. You pretty much double whatever the cost.
Really digging you're doing an XS and I like your style.
Cheers.
looking great so far!! but you forgot to mention, your also humble!
I love your video's man! Very well spoken words.
man bud don't be so hard on ur self it looks awesome especially for ur first time doin it nice job
+Matt Smith thanks man... I'm cautiously allowing myself to be proud of it. But very cautiously lol
we love you man we know your not an ego head but recognition is good keep it up
+batman66ism thanks for the vote of confidence my man! :)
Awesome job. I can't wait to get started on my 650!
also, on the engine casting finish you were talking about, I used gloss clear VHT engine spray paint on raw aluminum on the intake manifold on my nova, it looks pretty trick
+The Blue Disco Nova nice, thanks for the tip man!
Well done. keep up the good work. and who wouldn't be jealous of those certifications.. man I wish I had them. :) cheers.
+Chi Guy only the best 😂😂😂
Brought myself a Kawasaki w650 for $1200. looking at doing a few mods. Not much experience when it comes to stripping down bikes. watching yourself will give me some good tips. 👍
+Andy Canham haha well I don't know if I give very good advice but at least you'll see some things not to do :)
this guy knows what he's doing!
No.... No he doesn't .... That's why it's amusing.
+Christopher McDonough haha not really... but I appreciate the vote of confidence! :)
i appreciate most that this is all an adventure for you "i think thats enough to hold it, we're about to find out" very yes. much entertain.
Love the round side carbs, so much easier to work with. The CV carbs are good if you do a lot of changing elevation changes, ie live in Colorado.
Give yourself more credit man, that looks great! I love learning the hard way too..makes for a better appreciation when it's done.
Im a fan of the powdercoat everything at once till it looks like a deformed crayon under your legs. Really easy to clean and makes it impermiable to wet weather ;)
Came out good, personally I think if you got some Harley wrinkle black and painted the motor with it it'll look sweet against the polished hardware and engine covers. Would have been sweet to sand the fins and polish those too if the motor where black. Either way can't wait to see the rest of this project.
Good stuff man! Did you know that MikesXS, Randakk's, Z1 and Dime City are now under one roof in Brandon FL? Stop by!
I wish this was a Netflix series so i could watch all of them!!!
Elbow grease love and a whole lot of patience. Rock on man =)
I always start with a green scotch brite pad and move to automotive polishing compound, and maybe silverware polish if I want that extra touch. Unless there are deep scratches that go super deep you shouldn't need sand paper, especially 400 grit. And when you move to a more fine grit switch to left to right movements so you can tell if you've sanded all the way through the scratches from the previous grit. And don't forget to clear coat the pieces after, otherwise you'll lose that crisp finish in a few months. Oh, and the better you center your buffing wheels the less mess they will make, or just get the right size wheels :P
Very Nice job. You will only get better at each time you do a buff job as you get to see the results of your efforts. I'm no expert but many years ago did a lot of polishing on a an old bike's casing. Its mucky work as that polish will stick to anything! Remember that parts can be 'highly polished but still deeply scratched' I got that from my late Grandad. The first stage is probably the most important in getting out the deepest scratches and achieve that brushed finished look (in straight lines) before moving to the next stage.
sometimes I don't agree with you but keep watching anyway this was good stuff man keep it up! looks great and you should be proud man I bet ur old lady is.
Garage warrior just like me. Love it.
I have heard many good things about the XS650, always thought abut getting one. And yours is still under $2K anyway. And that last 2 minutes of the vid? Beautiful job, brother.
That engine does look good!
+Jason Bethea thanks man! :)
pretty fine, better than mediocre job 😅 I think it looks good man, that's lots and lots of hard work
I know how you feel man I'm fixing up my Triumph Bonneville and seeing the total number rise hurts a little. good luck with the build!
Wish you would continue this series...
+SouthernxLord saving up money to do it my man! Coming back soon :)