XS650 project

This project got started with a swap meet gas tank and exhaust system last year. The exhaust was in good shape with just a few minor scrapes and dings, but had some serious discoloration on one of the pipes. Discoloration is normal on single wall pipes, and I think it looks neat, but this needed cleaned up a bit.




I used Noxon 7 metal polish to give them a more even look.




I think they look fine on the bike.


I've also been doing some other assembly, the rearsets for one. I still need to make the shift rod for the left side rearset. Rebuilding the carbs will be next.