Comments on: Glen Raisbeck – Finished Project xs650

By: glen raisbeck

glen raisbeck — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 10:55:30 +0000

In reply to Robert Brown. Hi Rob , ps my phone number is 01642 640552, Regards, Glen

By: glen raisbeck

glen raisbeck — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 10:54:14 +0000

In reply to Chris Walton. Hi Chris , My business went about 5 years ago , however im still painting bikes. If your still interested , please contact me through my email address or phone me on 01642 640552, Regards, Glen

By: glen raisbeck

glen raisbeck — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 10:51:52 +0000

In reply to Robert Brown. Hi Robert , My business went about 5 years ago , however im still painting bikes. If your still interested , please contact me through my email address, Regards, Glen

By: Chris Walton

Chris Walton — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:35:51 +0000

In reply to Robert Brown. If anyone knows the where abouts of glen please let me know. He painted my GSX 1100 ex that won best 1980's bike at Stafford and I now need another bike painting, but I cannot locate him anywhere.

By: Robert Brown

Robert Brown — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:50:48 +0000

Please help trying to get in touch with Glen Raisbeck at Cleveland Bike Spray but all numbers, website and emails not answered does anyone know where he isd has he gone out of business I hope not he did a paint job on a BSA A10 for me and it was flawless I now have a BSA Gold Flash and want him to do the paint job on it for me any help would be most apprieciated if I cant fine Glen if you know of anyone who can do a 1st class paintjob let me know

By: jason

jason — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:54:39 +0000

plenty of hours gone into that one, lovely job, nice to see a few more being built in the uk.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:25:07 +0000

Hey Glen, super job! details are just flawless… Love both fenders, they really make the bike stand out, as most hardtails discard them (not that there’s anything wrong with that). the rack in back is gorgeous and perfectly set up. It’d be nice to see closeups of that, and also the front fender brace/bracket. The forward controls also stand out (especially for not ‘standing out’ so much), rubber pegs and pedals fit nicely in that compact setup. Also appears that the top of the drive chain runs thru your battery box; care to comment on that? Handlebars, speedo, calipers and cables… All in all, super nice job, I love it.

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:16:20 +0000

LMAO, ALL HAIL TO THE INDIVIDUAL !!!! Rock out your XS any way you see fit. Out of the ones here, there are only about a dozen that seem awful to me…

By: scott h

scott h — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:42:36 +0000

guess it depends on how the site serves em up mike. i just know out of the last 40-50 i’ve received via email, the vast majority of them have been hardtail/spring seat. they definitely don’t catch my eye or make me remember. that should be obvious from my original post. they all just blend together. good luck w/ your project tho. maybe it’ll hit 91% LOL

By: mike lytle

mike lytle — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:38:51 +0000

Scott H so i got curious and went through the first 20 pages of the site, out of those 20 pages there were 78 hard tail-spring seat. there were 58 something else. nowhere near 90 percent. not so much trying to start an argument, as at first i just assumed (remember what happens when we assume?) you were right!! maybe it just seems like alot of hardtail spring seats, because those are the little beauties that catch your eye, make you remember. ohwell just an interesting conversation about the evolution of the xs650. sorry to say this winter project for me is a hardtail, spring seat for my xs! allready in the shop getting stripped down tc bro’s hardtail on the way. i just can’t help myself, probably need some meds???? thinkin about yellow plug wires, just to yank fanoboss’s chain a little LOL, peace brothers

By: mike lytle

mike lytle — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 06:54:57 +0000

Scott H all i can say is IF IT AIN”T BROKE DON”T FIX IT !!!! peace brother

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:03:34 +0000

…AND NO YELLOW PLUG WIRES !

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:02:43 +0000

XS650-check. sporty tank-check. solo seat-check. drag bars-check. ALL BLACK-CHECK HELL YES !!! Envy of all my friends, PRICELESS !!!! And YES, I WANT 3 MORE JUST FREEKIN’ LIKE IT !

By: Barney

Barney — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:02:01 +0000

As for myself, this site inspired me to build a bobber because they look so cool on here. I went with the TC tail and sport tank. Although it’s not black and there are many bobbers on here as well as cafe racers, choppers, etc. I built one anyway because it is the only one i’ve seen on the road in my area or bike show or run.

Some people may get bored seeing the same bike on this site but there are many first time builders on here and there are still a number of catagories this one bike fits in.

By: scott h

scott h — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:32:59 +0000

mike lytle – there’s cafes, bobbers, dirt trackers, etc. I did a cafe/dirt tracker combo. i just don’t see why so many folks would go through the trouble of customizing when they’re building something that looks almost identical to what everyone else is doing w/ their 650s. and again, i’m not trying to take anything away from people’s craftsmanship. just would like to see more unique ideas.

By: glen raisbeck

glen raisbeck — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:20:01 +0000

Thanks for all the positive comments. Mutch appreciated. No probs with numberplate on the side for mot.

Believe it or not the engine is just painted with an aerosol ( rattle can to our american friends ). I just get engine as clean as possible ie wire brush , degrease etc, mask up the shiney bits and give it as many coats as necessary. I use Hammerite smoothrite. I find it far better than heat resistant paint which washes off easily with a solvent or lifts if your carbs drip petrol. Well this stuff doesnt. Its well hard once the engine has cured it . It doesnt say anything on tin about being heat resistant but this stuff works everytime. If you have access to a spray gun ,just buy a small tin and thin it with a normal paint thinner ( dont even need to buy the proper finnigans thinner) until its a nice sprayable consistancy.
Just thought id share this with you.

Regards, Glen

By: mike lytle

mike lytle — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:41:59 +0000

Scott H, interesting statement, what have you got in mind for “other than a hardtail and spring seat”??

By: scott halbleib

scott halbleib — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:33:36 +0000

it is very nicely done. i do wish though that people would try and create something unique out of these bikes. there’s so many options other than buying hardtail kits and spring seats. I bet 90% of the bikes are here are these hardtail conversions. still nice work man. very clean

By: Guy

Guy — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:51:27 +0000

YEAH, WHAT mike lytle SAID, MATE THAT MOTOR IS CLEANER THAT THE NON-SENSE IN MY CUTTLERY DRAW!!!

By: norm younger

norm younger — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:27:24 +0000

Looks like half the other bikes on this sight.

By: mike lytle

mike lytle — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:16:30 +0000

you are quite crafty!! very nice job on the bike. that is the cleanest looking engine i have ever seen!!! looks better than brand new. thanks for sharing

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:32:19 +0000

^^^^ “… just another black XS…” WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN ?!?!??!?!?!!??? I guess you’re gonna say ,”…just another sporty tank..” NEXT !!!!!! LOL

By: Jacques Strapp

Jacques Strapp — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:48:14 +0000

It may be just another black XS, but it’s done right.

By: Andy Larmouth

Andy Larmouth — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:41:50 +0000

clean and beautiful. nice job!!

By: Rev.Robert Abramson

Rev.Robert Abramson — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:19:26 +0000

This is a bike anyone would be proud to own!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:40:19 +0000

Oh yeah!!!

By: chaz macnasty

chaz macnasty — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:35:49 +0000

just what it should be a riders bike,to the point. form follows function.

By: randy t

randy t — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:31:11 +0000

i love the clean lines and the rack on the rear fender POPs. Looks very English in a traditional way. I love it……. Great Job

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:26:18 +0000

i like

By: Bartman

Bartman — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:13:41 +0000

Nice and clean job just as we like them.

By: jeffy

jeffy — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:13:34 +0000

wow, great craftmanship!…i’m surprised metal work isn’t your profession

By: Barney

Barney — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:35:49 +0000

First one i’ve seen with a rack on it. The bike is very polished. Awesome job!

By: pratstyle

pratstyle — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:23:16 +0000

I really like this bike .. its all about the comfort level and ride ability . Very nice and don’t worry my XXS is also just another black XS

By: Brett

Brett — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:09:33 +0000

Nice Glen, very clean bike. Being a UK bike, did you have any problems with the licence plate at the MOT?

By: reynoldburton

reynoldburton — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:53:03 +0000

I like your stainless rack !

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:52:10 +0000

Wow, nice job, forward controls look great.